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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
30 DEAD; so MISSING
WHEN TENEMENT BURNS,

CHICAGO Feb. 2-Five are known
lead and the police estimated that
20 others were killed in gas ex-
plosion that wrecked a tenement
louse in the Ghetto district. Eleven
injured were taken to the hospital.
More than fifty are missing.
Two thousand inhabitants of near
by buildings were driven into the
streets half naked with the tempera-
lure below zero when the concussion
rocked the buildings.
The explosion demolished the tene'
ment and tore a crevice in the street
In an instant the flames started and
spread until the wreckage was trans
formed into a furnace.
The prompt arrival of the fire
fighters saved many. Ice coated
firemen and volunteers heroically res
cued women and children from the
and adjoining building. Sew
eral fireman were so badly frozen as
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
INDIAN SERVICE AGENT

Last night James Mclaughlin, who
is an old timer in the Indian Service
department of the government, was a
guest at the Strater. He has been
looking after the work of his depart
ment in all the western states and
has just come from the far west.
His mission in Colorado has been
of business with the various Indian
reservation superintendents. He was
also looking after the work of his
department down in New Mexico.
He was pleased to advise our peo-
pie that the work on the Shiprock
Galdlup highway will begin as soon
as the weather conditions permit. He
reports the government agents in
that section very enthusiastic over
the construction of the highway so
much needed by the San Juan people.
Those agents are in hearty accord
with the work and are said to be Civ
ing all assistance along that line.
In some way a recent report reach
ed Durango that the government
agents along the Shiprock Gallup
highway had reported adversely to
the government at Washington as ia
the spending of the $4,000 appro-
priated for use on that road. 1t now
appears that this report was incor-
rect.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
WHY cows JUMP
OVER THE MOON

What American farms produced
last year was worth two and half
billion dollars more than what they
produced in 1915. But the total crops
last year were billion bushels
smaller than in the preceding year.
Here is the meat of the high cost of
living. With demand for all farm
produce constantly growing greater
and with large actual reduction in
cereals grown there can be no other
result than rising prices for cereals
and such things as butter, eggs, milk
and meats. 1t happens that the total
value of all the things including ami
mails which came off the land in the
United States last year was nearly
thirteen and half billion dollars
more than one hundred and thirty
dollars for every inhabitant of the
country. Not only is this by far the
greatest farm output in our history,
measured in dollars, but it is vastly
greater than the farm yield of any
otneT country III any year ShieS
Adam.
The money value of our farm pro-
duction is nearly three times as great
as it was II years ago, but the guam
tity. of things produced in tons, bush
els or numbers has by no means in
creased so fast. Nor has the guam
tity of output travelled even a quar-
ter so fast as the gain in Americas
population. Hence we see the inevi-
table sky-high prices for virtually
everything which comes off the land
The only true answer to the problem
of the high cost of living is to in
crease immensely the quantity OF
farm produce instead of merely In
crcasing the money value of it. The
more cattle we have the less likely is
the price of beefsteak to jump over
the moon.-Philadelphi Ledger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

result of engaging in the work they
had to be taken to hospitals for
treatment.
Twelve families lived in the tene-
ment and each had roomers. 1t is i'm
possible to accurately estimate the
number living in the building. 1t is
known there were 26 children less
than ten years of age. The parents
threw some of them out the windows.
At noon five had been rescued
from the ruins by firemen, police
men and volunteer assistants. One
little girl died while en- route to the
hospital. The others were frozen and
their recovery is doubtful
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

second, and her standing is the more
remarkable because she grows no cot
ton, no tobacco to speak of, but prin-
cipally grains. Iowa is not a large
state compared with some, but is
more generally cultivated than any
other. A curious fact is that her
farms constantly decrease in number,
altho the acreage under the plow in
creases. Farmers are making so
much money that they try to buy up
all adjoining land.
Illinois is third and well below
Iowa in output; Nesbraska comes
next, then Georgia, with her great
cotton output, while Kansas is sixth
and just above Pennsylvania. We
think most persons will be surprised
to know that Nebraska produces
more than Kansas, while Oklahoma
which has grown SO rapidly in the
last few years. is only eighteenth ir
rank.
1t is an interesting fact that east
of the Rocky mountains agriculture
is fairly well distributed, taking into
consideration the varying areas oi
the states. California shows up wei
because of her immense fruit anc
grain crops. New England appears
to be lagging, but all New England
is less in area than great many in
dividual states, and this "steril soil
produced about as much as Missouri
which has larger area than com
bined New England. Massachusett:
produces more value per acre thar
any other commonwealth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
MAN BADLY
SHOCKED AT SUB-STATION
Especial To The Heraldl


SILVERTON, Feb. 2. - William
Compton, an employe of the Western
Colorado Power~company, at the sub
station just north of town suffered a
severe shock from a high power
transmission line at 10:40 this morn
ing. He was rushed to the Miners
Union hospital
A press representative who talked
with him at $50 this afternoon found
HIM feeling as well as could be ex-
pected. He was suffering consider
able pain, but apparently not serious
ly injured.
Regarding the accident the injured
man said, "The force at the station
are engaged in putting in synchro-
nizing switch and / was placing the
insulator when | either backed into
ii or the juice jumped and caught me.
But for the quick action of my fellow
worl<men | would surely have beer
electrocuted. / received a shock OF
1900 volts. / have been with the
company off and on for about 1C
years, and this is my first accident
Mr.. Compton's relatives, mother
brother and sisters reside in Duran
go. His sisters are Mrs. Carl Under
hill and Mrs. Leo Croonenberghs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of The Durango Planning Mill e
Lumber Company will be held at the
office of said company in Durango,
Colorado, on Tuesday, February 9th,
1917 at 10 o'clock a. m. Said meeting
is for the purpose of electing
board of directors to serve for the
ensuing year, and the transaction of
such other business as may proper
ly come before it.
CHARLES E. HERR, President.
VIM. S. PICKERILL, Secretary.
First publication 1-22-l7.
Last publication 2-5-17.
S. W. 5L
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
THE AGRICULTURAL STATES.

From the Philadelphia Inquirer.
We do no usually think of the ag-
riculture of Pennsylvania as very re-
marlsable but official statistics just
issued show that it ran seventh in
the whole country, while New York
is eighth. The total yield of farms
in tliis state is given at almost ex-
actly $3oo,OO0,OOo, or about $40 per
capita.
Once more Texas takes the lead.
but this is almost exclusively because
of cotton, and Texas is enormously
larger than Pennsylvania. Iowa comes
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
NOTICE

Notice of the annual meeting of
the stockholders of the Joe Freed
Ditch and Reservoir Co., will be held
at Redmesa church building on Tues
day, the goth day of February 1917
at 2 o'clock for the purpose of elect
ing new officers for ensuing year and
such other business as may properly
come before the meeting.
VIM. DAVENPORT, Pres.
LEO. s. TAYLOR, Sec.
Feb, S-s-l2-lb, s. W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.


Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of the stockholders
of The Stein Mercantile company
will be held at the office of said
company at the hour of 10 o'clock
on Saturday, Feb. II A. d. 1917
for the election of directors for the
year of 1917 and for the transaction
of such other business as may come
legally before the meeting.
THE STEIN MERCANTILE
COMPANY,
NORRIS STEIN Secretary.
First publication Jan. 18.
Last publication Feb. 1S.
". and s. ".
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
SPLENDID RECORD

A check for s1,3s9.1o, representing
the surplus for 1916, was turned over
to the Treasurers office today by
County Clerk, Mrs. Olive orme. The
amount of the check represents the
balance left in the county clerks of
flee after all expenses including Mrs,
Orme's salary and the salary of the
clerks, had been paid for the year,
and attests to the rigid economy Mrs.
Orme has exercised in conducting the
affairs of the office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

A. L. Mauff and H. Perrin, stock
holders in the Lewis Mountain Min
ing company, were at the Strater
last night on their way to the La
Platas to inspect the Ten Brock, one
of the most promising properties in
the possession Of the company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

When man who is naturally dis
agreeable, makes up his mind to run
for office, and kets out to make
friends his efforts to be Sunny Jim
make the people who know him want
to laugh one minute and cry the next.
His efforts to be agreeable are so
funny and yet so pitiful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
TROUBLE WITH JAPs Is NEAR

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. =
That difficulties with Japan are near
er than generally believed was made
known when Secretary Lansing told
Senator of Idaho, "The laws will not
meet the approval of Japan" Senator
Borah had explained the laws were
not aimed at the Japanese but all
aliens.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
TRAINS STALLED IN WYOMING

CHEYENNE, Feb. 2. The rail
roads west of Cheyenne are complete
ly tied up by the snow blockade. The
city of Cheyenne is facing most ser
.ious fuel shortage. The Legislature
is considering adjourning. There is
no fuel for the capitol furnaces.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
LINER BREAKS CRANK SHAFT

NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-The liner
Philadelphia broke her crank shaft
Yesterday, l,4OO miles from Liverpool
and is proceeding slowly to Liver
pool. The officials are not anxious.
The scandinavian liner, Helligolav
scheduled to sail with three hundred
passengers on board is held here by
orders from Copenhagen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
NOTICE OF HEARING ON
PETITION
state of Colorado,
Y OF La Plata.
IN DISTRICT COURT

IN DISTRICT COURT
In the Matter of the Petition Of
Hildegard Ruh for the Determine
ion of interests in the lands and
.enements of Henry Ruh, Deceased.
TO Hildegard Rub, Arthur f.
Rub, and Herman f. Sanders heirs
at law of Henry Ruh, deceased, and
to all other persons claiming to be
such heirs at law or an interest in
the lands and tenements of said de
cedent, and to Those Whom 1t May
Concern; GREETING:-
YOU AND EACH OF YOU Are
hereby notified that pursuant to an
order herein entered in open court
on January 10, 1917, in the above en-
titled court, the petition of Hildegard
Rub claiming to be an heir at law of
Henry Rub, deceased, for the determ-
nation of interests in the lands and
tenements of Henry Ruh, deceased
and of each and all of the heirs al
law of said decedent was set down
for hearing at the incoming of court
on March ~, 1917.
That such petition recites Henry
Rub died in La Plata County, Colo
RADIO, while resident of said county
and state, on July 7, 1911, intestate,
the owner in fee simple of the fol-
lowing described lands situate in
said county and state to-wit;
The SWh NWA, NWA SWA of
Section 10 and E1a SEA of Section
0, in Township "a, north Range 9,
west of the N. NJ. p. NJ. together
with all ditch and water rights there
unto appertaining;
That more than three years have
elapsed since his said decease and no
administration of his estate has ever
been had; that he left surviving him
as his sole heirs at law his children
Hildegard Rub and Arthur E. Rub
of Takoma Park, Maryland and his
grandson Herman F. Sanders of 105
Powell Street, San Francisco, Cali
fornia.
That this notice is given pursuant
to said order of the Court herein,
and you are hereby notified to be
and appear before the court on
March 12, 1917 at ten o'clock in the
forenoon at the district court room
in the court house in Durango in
said county and state, and file your
objections, if any you have, to such
petition and submit such proofs and
evidence as you may have to offer
thereon.
WITNESS My hand as Clerk of
the above entitled court, and the
seal of said court, at Durango, Colo
RADIO, this 10th day of January, 1917.
CLEMENT l.. RUSSELL,
(SeaD Clerk.
First publication Jan. 1S.
Last Publication Feb. s.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
Checking Blockade Lifting
Equipment.

E. S. Johnson, inspector for the
state utilities commission, departed
for Alamosa this morning, after
spending SO hours here determining
if the d. G. R. G. is equipped with
sufficient blockade lifting apparatus
to give the patrons of the road pro-
lection, when the heavy snow storms
occur.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
GREAT BRITIAN'S REPLY
TRANSMITTED TO LANSING

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 1. =
British Ambassador Spring Rice
transmitted to Secretary of State
Lansing Great Britian's reply to Ger
many's charge of the misuse of hos
pital ships and requested it be for
warded to Germany. The memoran-
dun threatened reprisals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
Visiting Relatives.

J, II. Davis Of Correctionville, Iowa
is visiting his mother, Mrs. Martha
Davis and his brother-in-law William
Boardman of the Florida mesa. He
made a trip to town today to meet
local friends of his relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Robert w. Forbes, well-known
stockman of the Saguache section
died of anthrax few days ago. His
finger became infected when he skin
ned an animal when had been afflict-
ed with the malady.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
DENVER MAN MURDERS
WIFE THEN SUICIDES

DENVER. Feb. William Nc
Grath shot and killed his wife with a
shot gun and then committed suicide
at their home here. The couples g.
year-old daughter witnessed the trag-
edy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Miss Grace Howe has returned
returned from two months visit
with relatives in Rhinelander, Wis.
She reports very pleasant time, but
is glad to get back to the sunshine
of Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
Mercy Hospital Notes.

Mrs. Charles Wigglesworth is bet
ter. Mrs. Shockly is doing fairly well
since her operation. Mrs. Fortier
left for her home at Aztec today.
Mrs. John Adams was released from
the hospital yesterday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
SPECIAL STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING

A special meeting of the Stock
holders of the Animas Consolidated
Ditch Company will be held at the
Durango Exchange, Durango, Colo,
On Saturday, Feb. 10Th, at | o'clock
p. M, for the purpose of voting the
annual assessment and electing a
board of directors for the coming
year.
BY Order of Board of Directors,
Il. E. GAINES, Pres.
Z. ]. MYERS, Sec.
First publication Jan. IL.
Last Publication Feb. 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

The ladies will meet with Mrs. J.
:. Miller to fashion the robes for the
new grange.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

1t is reported that Mrs. Rosa
Probst and family are going to make
their home in Aztec in the spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

James Rogers who was called to
his mothers sick bed reports that she
is improving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
Big Reward Offered by

Sheep Men.
The San Juan Wool Growers assoc
iation is offering $500 reward for the
arrest and conviction of any person
guilty of poisoning or killing sheep
belonging to members of the organi-
zation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

The many friends Of Charles Hill
iker are pleased to know he is re-
markably well this winter, for one OF
his advanced years. Mr.. Hilliker
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

joined the ranks of the octogenarian
several years ago. Nearly half of his
life has been spent in this section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
Cases Postponed.

The juvenile delinquency cases set
for trial in the county court today
were postponed until week from to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

S. A. Masters has been called to
Rocky Ford by the Hines OF his
mother. Latest reports from the
sick woman's bedside are shat she Is
somewhat better.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
sUNNYsIDE ITEMS

The Ladies Aid society will meet
with Mrs. f. L. Lyman, February u.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

turned from Denver last night where
he marketed shipment of hogs.
Joe Freed, Jr., was down from the
Animas valley last night a patron Of
the Southern.
Johnnie Farrell makes his way
down town every day to chat with his
many friends.
Thomas May of Albuquerque was
among the guests at the Palace last
night.
The admonition not to let friend
ship interfere with business is not
needed by some folk.
The San Juan Motor and Accessory
company has received car of Dodge
autos to supply the early spring
trade.
F. C. Hill of Somerset was a guest
at the Savoy last night bound for
Perins on Calumet Fuel company
business.
Judging by the way they make use
of it we wonder why some people
do not start society to conserve
star light.
DR.. Henkel of Silverton left this
morning on his way to New York
where he will sail for Austria If the
relations between the two countries
permit him to make the trip.
Mrs. Mary McHenry returned to
Pennington this morning after Wis
il with her kin folk, James Otis and
daughters and her old time friend,
Mrs. Ellen Galotti.
j. A. Coppinger returned to the
Pennington section this morning
where the Coppinger & Bagby sheep
are grazing this winter. He was ac-
companied by his little grand daugh-
ter, Virginia
jean Larsen, recent arrival from
Lasalle, Utah received injuries that
caused his death, when the engine
he was firing at the Kirkland Now
Mexico mill blew up Wednesday afser
noon.
While crossing the mesa west of
the La Plata river few days ago
G. N. Norton of Pennington passed
within twenty-five feet of big wolf,
who was calmly resting near the road
side, says the Pennington Enterprise.
Santa Fe New Mexico people are
giving serious consideration to the
Jay Turley's proposition to straight
en- the Rio Grande river and thereby
draining the valley which is being
ruined by seepage.
George A. Hollowell, /. c. S. repre-
sentative in this section, heads the
list of representatives in his company
in this district. He has secured an
average of 15 new enrollments month
ly since July.
Mrs. w. +. Williams of Aztec was
homeward bound from Parsons, Kan
sas this morning where she was call
ed by the serious illness of her daugh-
ter and remained to nurse the sick
woman back to health.
Elmer Gilbert returned to Thomp-
sons park this morning with his
fiancee, Mrs. Margaret Pietsch of In
dianapolis. Their wedding is sched-
uled for February 18th. The inter-
esting bride-elect is sister of Mrs.
Carl Schaffer.
The many friends of Charles Hill
iker are pleased to know he is re-
markably well this winter, for one of
his advanced years. Mr.. Hilliker
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Eight cars of ore arrived from the
Silverton camp last evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

d L. Lieubray has leased his
ranch and is selling off his stock.
preparatory tq going back to Victor
Colorado 70 work n the minss,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

w. j. Kenney, tie contractor, left
for Denver this morning on a short
business trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Elmer Gilbert returned to Thomp-
sons park this morning with his
fiancee, Mrs. Margaret Pietsch of In
dianapolis. Their wedding is sched-
uled for February 18th. The inter-
esting bride-elect is a sister of Mrs.
Carl Schaffer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

An exchange speaks of comedy
being rended in their town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

G. r. Bloomfield, post trader
from Crozier, transacted business in
Durango last night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

"Never-Slips" for human beings
would find a ready sale in Durango
this winer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

The dance given by Edison Mason
and Floyd Anderson was a marked
success. Forty couples were in at
tendance. The excellent music was
furnished by the Mason Brothers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Mrs. Anna Ripley and son plan To
leave Monday for Phoenix to join Mr..
Ripley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

II. ]. Barnett, held a public sale
1t his place, east of Allison. Wednes-
day. January 81. Considering the
ce'd the sale was well attended and
everything sold well.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Harry Turner is down from the
Sunnyside mine visiting his family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Joe. +. yelling of Florida mesa re-
turned from Denver last night where
he marketed shipment of hogs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
ALLISON ITEMS

A. H. Anderson has arrived from
Denver to remain permanently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Mrs. w. f. Williams of Aztec was
homeward bound from Parsons, Kan
sas this morning where she was call
ed by the serious illness of her daugh-
ter and remained to nurse the sicl;
woman back to health.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Joe Freed, Jr., was down from the
Animas valley last night a patron of
the Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

The Rex has gone out Of business,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

The San Juan Motor and Accessory
company has received a car of Dodge
autos to supply the early spring
trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

The admonition not to let friend
ship interfere with business is not
needed by some folk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Johnnie Farrell makes his way
down town every day to chat with his
many friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

F. c. Hill Of Somerset was guest
at the Savoy last night bound for
Perins on Calumet Fuel company
business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

George A. Hollowell, l. c. S. repre-
sentative in this section, heads the
list of representatives in his company
in this district. He has secured ar
average of 15 new enrollments month
ly since July.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

jean Larsen, recent arrival from
Lasalle, Utah received injuries that
caused his death, when the engine
he was firing at the Kirkland New
Mexico mill blew up Wednesday afser
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Judging by the way they make use
of it we wonder why some people
do not start society to conserve
star light.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

Thomas May of Albuquerque was
among the guests at the Palace last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05

While crossing the mesa west of
the La Plata river few days ago.
G. N. Norton of Pennington passed
within twenty-five feet of a big wolf,
who was calmly resting near the road
side, says the Pennington Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-05
DURANGO MARKETS.
February 3, 1917.
Prices Offered.

Stockers, rs to 100 pounds .... 6 1-2C
Hogs, 100 to 125 pounds to TIA
Fed hogs, 200 lbs, over, 8 1-2 to 81
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