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The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-23

sentimentally nor physically, and that
many of our problems are made more
difficult by the polyglot ideas of our
citizens. Too, it must be remembered
that many disseminators of advice are
not citizens, but people who live here
on account of the so-called "easy pick
ms" which this country affords. So
evident are these facts that great eff
fort is being made to educate foreign
ers and incorporate them into the
civic and social affairs of this country
rapidly.
While this new bill will cut off
many, many people from this great
opportunity of living in America,
those who are here will be pushed to
the utmost by the dominant Ameri-
cans, through fellows of their kind.
The Negro must look to himself for
any advancement; he must shift for
himself; unless he is alive to the Won
derful chances developing in this
country he will be more than ever the
''hewer of wood and the drawer of
water" The next twenty years will
determine to a nicely just what our
status will be, economically, socially
and civilly. The most unfortunate
corrollary to this fact is that we have
no great leader to push our case, no
central and national interest which is
effective in it's scope to reach all the
people. In this we are greatly handi-
capped.
There is no undivided sentiment
among US, nor the other race, whether
it is best for the Negro to bank up in
the south or to veneer the country.
In this respect Of having no racially
wide medium of reaching all our peo-
pie and of not cherishing our local
leaders we show ourselves at least in
adequate to cope with a situation, it
one would not say that we demon
strated an inferiority. The great me-
dunn of the church is not put to work
in This direction and the secret organ
izations are powerless, since there is
no direct connecting link between the
two.
Surely we are face to face with
racial crisis and it is said that lead
er always arises in such hours. 1t
seems like case of the same old story
of each one for himself and the devil
take the hindmost.
1t is true that we are the bone of
much intellectual contention, but no
practical good comes Of it. The great
hue and cry is to get the foreigner to
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-23
FORT DODGE, IOWA.
ESPECIAL to Bystander.)

Miss Bette VIM Of Dayton. Ohio, is
visiting her sister, Miss Ethel VIM OF
this city.
Mr.. Nicely Of Buxton. Iowa was in
the city over Sunday, visiting with old
friends While here he dined with Mr..
Frank Perkins and remained over night
with Mr.. Fred Coleman. Mr.. Nicely
came from Ames here, where he has
been attending the Ice Cream Manu-
facturers' short course, an extension
Of Ames University.
A very enjoyable evening was spent
by all who attended the duplex card
party given by Mr.. and Mrs. A. w.
Steps at the Franklin and Steps
apartments.
Cold weather kept many people from
the birthday reception given Rev. L..
W. Biggs last Tuesday.
Plans for Easter are under advise
ment by both churches; fine program
will be rendered.
The new band organization under the
direction Of Mr.. Frank Perkins gave
al entertainment Wednesday for the
benefit of the organization. The band
is getting along nicely.
Mr.. w. H. Jameson's condition re-
mains the same.
MIR Fred Coleman and Mrs Clarence
Coffman made trip to Boone Wednes-
day,
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bed" writes o. J. Metcalf, Weather
by, Mo. II bought two bottles OF
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and it
was only few days until I was COM
pletely restored to health. l firmly
believe that Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy is one of the very best medi-
cines and will know what to do when
I have another cold" Obtainable
everywhere.
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-23
HEALTH HINTS.
A. J. Booker, M. D.

The passage of the "literacy testim-
migration" bill is going to have
great effect upon the future of the
Negro. Any act which is wide in its
scope will work hardship on some
classes, while others will be greatly
benefited. In the passage Of this bill
there was a backward step so far as
the open door policy Of this country is
concerned; the attitude is quite con-
The bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1916-1922, 1917-02-23
Reason Enthr0ned.

Because meats are so tasty they are
consumed in great excess. This leads
to stomach troubles, biliousness and
constipation. Revise your diet, let
reason and not a pampered appetite
control, then take a few doses of
Chamberlain's Tablets and you will
soon be we'll again. Try it. For sale
by all dealers.
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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

mess as The Truchas Lumber and Tie
Company, the Defendant, above
named, GREETING:
You are hereby required to appear
in an action brought against you by
the above named plaintiff in the Dis
trict Court of La Plata County, State
of Colorado, and answer the COM
plant therein within twenty days
after the service hereof, if served
within this County; or, if served out
of this County, or by publication,
within thirty days after the service
hereof, exclusive of the day of ser
vice; or judgment by default will be
taken against you according to the
prayer of the complaint. And if
copy of the complaint in the above
entitled action be not served with
this summons, or if the service hereof
be made out of this State, then ten
DAYS additional to the time herein
before specified for appearance and
answer will be allowed before the
taking of Judgment by default as
aforesaid.
The said action is brought to re-
cover S115s.57 with legal interest
thereon from November 1, 1916 to
date of judgment, for goods, wares
and merchandise sold and delivered
to defendant by plaintiff as will more
fully appear from the complaint in
said action to which reference is
here made.
And you are hereby notified that
if you fail to appear, and to answer
the said complaint as above required,
the said plaintiff will take Judgment
against you according to the prayer
of the complaint for the sum of ST.
1887 with interest thereon at eight
per cent per annum from Nov. 1,
1916, to date Of judgment and for
the costs of suit.
Given under my hand and the seal
Of said court at Durango. in said
County, this 10Th day of September,
A. D. 1917.
CLEMENT l.. RUSSELL,
(SeaI Clerk Dist. Court
First publication, Oct. 25th.
Last publication, Nov. 18th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
WILD ANIMALS DESTROY
LIVESTOCK IN WEST

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, Nov. II.
Members of the New Mexico Cattle
nd Horse Growers association have
.ppealed to the secretary of agricul-
ture for immediate expenditure of
100 900 of federal funds in the state,
n an effort to combat the ravages
ipon stock by predatory animals. Es-
imates based upon the tax rolls
llace the number of head of live
stock destroyed by mountain lions,
volves and coyotes as follows, dur
ng the past year: Cattle, 24,350, val
ed at s1,374,000; sheep 5000, ST.
10000; horses, $50, s21 ,250.
1t is conservatively estimated that
100000 pounds of edible meat is
destroyed annually by wild animals,
nd in view of the necessity for con-
icrvation of every ounce Of meat for
var rations, It is believed federal
authorities will heed the request for
federal assistance in combating the
menace to the livestock industry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
JOTICE OF FINAL SETTLEMENT
AND DETERMINATION OF
HEIRSHTP

Estate of Lura A. Cobb, deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on the
5ixth day of December, A. d. 1917,
he undersigned will present to the
1ounty Court of La Plata County,
'olorado, their accounts for final
ettlement of administration of said
state, when and where all persons
n interest may appear and object to
hem, if they SO desire.
Notice is also hereby given that
DUPLICATION for the determination of
neirship of said Lura A. Cobb, de-
eased, has been made and that the
.,ourt will on said date hereinbefore
or at any time to which
The hearing may be continued, pro-
eeed to ascertain and determine who
are the heirs of the said Laura A.
IRE the heirs of the said Lura A.
Cobb, deceased, and as such entitled
10 inherit any lands, tenements,
aereditaments or other property, real
or personal, constituting all or part
Of the estate of the said Lura A.
cobb, deceased, and enter q decree
4ccordingly, at which hearing all
lersons claiming to be heirs at law
+ said deceased may appear and pre-
ent their proof.
BESSIE C.- PIKE,
GRACE C. KRUMPANITZKY,
ADMINISTRATORS of the Estate of
Lura A. Cobb, deceased.
First publication, November 1, 1917.
LAST publication, November 20, 1917.
McCLOSKEY & MOODY, Attorneys.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
\ AMERICAN PHYSICIANS TREAT
FRENCH VILLAGERS
BY J. w. Pegler
United Press Staff Correspondent J

WITH THE AMERICAN ExPE-
OITIONARY ARMY, France, Oct.
II. (By Mail.) American doctors
his winter will try to clean up the
william population of the American
lone. Their success in the job de-
.ends largely upon the tactful hand
ing of a delicate situation.
During three years of war the civ
ian doctors of most of France have
zen with the armies. In their alb
ience from the civil districts many
ases of disease have run either un-
hecked or with inadequate attention.
Ailments have spread to many vic
inns who in ordinary times would
lot have contracted them.
With American troops moving into
hese dozens of tiny, isolated farm
ng towns it became necessary to
lean up the civilian population as
/ protection for our troops. In pur-
uance of the program decided upon,
}ur dctors have opened dispensaries
here civilians are given free treat
nent for whatever ails them.
If the French villagers were to
think themselves the objects of char
ty or of mechanical cleanup cam
,aign, scores of ufferers would nev-
apply for atment. 1t is by
actful inquiry among the population
hat our people expect to find out
Tho is suffering and by diplomatic
handling of the situation they hope
o encourage the people to come
around and apply for treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
PLATINUM
CONTROLLED BY
NEW YORK FIRM

WASHINGTON Nov. 13. An
American firm-Adolf Lewisohn and
Son of 81 Broadway, New York, has
the valuable concession-an absolute
monopoly-of mining Colombian plat
mum.
Platinum-a war metal more cost
ly than gold, is today selling for
$110 an ounce, the Council of Ma
tional Defense states, although the
government is filling all its needs
at $65 an ounce.
Before the war platinum was worth
only $40 an ounce. Stopping the
Russian supply to America-before
America entered the war, and the
urgent demand for platinum for
making sparkers in spark plugs,
boosted the price
Today, prospectors are securing
the far corners of the world for plat
mum deposits. The rich placer plat
mum deposits in the San Juan and
Condote rivers in Colombia are be-
'ng drawn on heavily to fill the need.
While there is no national shortage
in America for war platinum, the
Council of National Defense has eau
TONED against lavish use of the prec-
GUS metal for making watch or Gig
arctic cases.
Its use in smaller, and more in
tricately wrought jewelry is permit
ted however.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
JUVENILE CASE CONTINUED

The juvenile case set for hearing
in Judge Richard McCloud's court
was heard this morning at 10 o'clock.
A part of the testimony was taken,
but owing to the absence of some OF
the witnesses the hearing was con-
tinued until Friday morning at 1C
o'clock. DR.. A. w. Robbins, men,
ber of the county board of visitors.
was present in the interest of the
three boys who are facing trial for
breaking into store building,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Jess Leeper, who came up here
from Aztec a short time ago to work
with the telephone company, left this
morning for his home. The bright
lights are all right, Jess said, but
like other people, down the valley,
he has enough grub put away in his
cellar to shoe the wolf away from
the door for many months to come,
and being unable to find place here
where he could keep it, decided to
hike back to the suburbs. He will
retain his connection with the COM
pany Mt Aztec for a time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
IAN TROUBLED
FOR TWO YEARS

Men and women should not suffer
rom backache, rheumatic pains, stiff
oints and swollen, sore muscles,
hen relief can be easily had. James
1cCreary, Berrien Center, Mich,
ays he was troubled with kidney and
ladder trouble for two years; would
ave to get up several times during
ne night and had pains across his
.Idneys. He used several kinds OF
IedicIne without relief, but Foley
ldney Pills cured him. Many such
ltters come every day from ali parts
i the country. 5. q. Wall and Duran
U Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
NOTICE OF FINAL HEARING

Upon the application of P. B. Nc
Atee, administrator for the estate of
Theodore C. LaFeiver, Judge Rich
ard McCloud set the Oath day Of De-
cember as the day for final settle
ment and determination Of heirship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
MILLER IN TOWN

W. G. Black, one of the proprie-
tors of the Kirkland mill at Kirkland,
New Mexico, was in town this morn
ing on business pertaining to his
mill. He says that the mill is rum
ming nicely now, with plenty of GUS
tom work to do. The Black brothers
are also buying up wheat TO produce
their brand of flour.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
HoMEsEEKER ARRIVES

N. E. Blanchard of Belleville, Kan,
came in on the eastern last even
ing and continued on to Dolores this
morning. He is loking around the
country for new location, and GER
tainly has found the right place to
lock for it here in the basin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
BOUND OVER UNDER BONDS

A preliminary hearing was held
this morning before Justice Taylor
Maddox in the case of Dorsey Graf
lin, charged with felonious assault.
The defendant was bound over to the
district court under $500 bond.
Deputy District Attorney j. B.
O'Rourlse represented the state, and
Barry Sullivan the defendant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
Notice of Probate of Will
OF COLORADO, !
County of La Plata.

County of La Plata.
In the County Court, in Probate.
The People of the State of Colorado
10 Grace II. Kunkel, Horace 7. Per-
ltins. Albert NJ. Perkins, Grace N.
Flowers, Reba N. Perkins, Carrie
Dele Rexf0rd, Mabel Hendrickson
and Albert P. Maris, GREETING:
WHEREAS, 1t has been made to
appear to the County Court of La
Plata County, in the State of Colo
rado, that you, the said Grace H.
Kunkel, Horace T. Perkins, Albert
NJ. Perkins, Grace N. Flowers, Reba
N. Perkins, Carrie Dele ReMord I
Mabel Hendrickson and Albert PS
Maris, are heirs at law and legatee!s
and devisees of Ellen C. Perkins, de-
ceased.
NOW, THEREFORE,, in accordance
with the provisions of the statute in
such case made and provided, and
by order of Court duly made and en-
tered, you are hereby notified that
IN instrument of writing purporting
TO be the last will and testament of
the said Ellen c. Perkins, deceased
vas presented to said Court for pro-
bate on the 18th day of October, A.
d. 1917, by Frederick c. Perkins, re-
siding at Durango, in the State of
Colorado; that the said decedent was,
at The time Of her decease. resi-
dent of Durango, La Plata County,
in the State of Colorado; that the
said decedent, according to the said
alleged will devised and bequeathed
her property in the words and fig
ures following, to-wit: After provid-
ing for the payment of all just claims,
The expense of the erection of a mon
ument at her grave, and the removal
of the bodies of Monroe w. Perl1ifIt
and Homer G. Perkins from the cemS'
terry at Corning, Kansas, to the ceme-
terry at Durango, Colorado, with the
monument at the grave of the latter
all of her property, real, personal
and mixed, is to be reduced to cash
by her executor, and, after making
the payments above provided for, all
the rest and residue is to be divided
in equal shares among Frederick c.
Perkins. Grace H. Kunkel and Hor-
ace T. Perkins, and the said Fred
erick C. Perkins is named as execu-
tor Of said will.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
to be and appear before said Court
at the County Court Room in the
Court House in Durango, in the Coun-
ty of La Plata, in the State Of Colo
RADIO, on the tenth day of December
A. d. 1917, then and there to attend
the hearing on the probate of the
said alleged last will and testament
of the said Ellen C. Perkins, de-
ceased, and further to do and perform
what shall then, by the said Court
be required and adjudged.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, have
hereunto set my hand and affixed
the seal of said Court at my office
in Durango, in said County, this
11th day of October, A. D. 1917.
(SeaD RICHARD McCLOUD, Cler,uu
Judge and ex-officio Clerk ~
County Court. (yA -
First Publication, Oct A5tA r.,
Last publisatsea, Nov, 1sti, ~
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
MARRIED YESTERDAY

The marriage of Mr.. Walter Ent
and Miss Mae Hubbs of Kline, by
Judge Richard McCloud, is recorded
in the records book of the county
clerk today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY

Estate of Joseph Wielang, deceased.
All persons having claims against
said estate are hereby notified to
present them for adjustment to the
county court of La Plata county
Colorado, on the 3rd day of December
A. D. 1917.
JOSEPH A. CLARK,
Administrator.
Mollette & Clements,
Att'ys for Administrator.
LIST pub. Oct. 18, 1917.
Last pub. Nov. 10, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
DENVER ATTORNEY HERE

H. M. Hogg arrived from Denver
last night and will remain in Duran
20 until after the Graves murder
case is disposed of. He is an attor-
ney and has been retained by the
relatives OF the late Matt A. Pheney
to assist the district attorneys Of
flee in the prosecution of the case.
Trial commences in the district court
Monday morning, Nov. 26th.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

William holland, who is known all
over the San Juan basin as an auc-
tioneer and all around good fellow,
was up to attend the Exchange do
ings last night, returning to his home
in Aztec this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
-FOUR COAL BARONS
CHARGED WITH CONSPIRACY

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Nov. 13.-
Four coal operators of Brazil, Ind,
re charged with conspiracy to set
! higher price on coal than allowed
~ the government They are all
prominent citizens, and have been
released on a $2,500 bail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
WILL TAKE CHARGE OF
GRADIENTS SILYERTON STORE

f. r. Field, who has been en-
ployed at the Durango store Of the
Graden Mercantile company, leaves
this evening for Silverton, where he
will take charge of the company's
store there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

II. T. Henry of Hesperus, is beat
ing the SIS hay game by securing
range rights in New Mexico, near
the village Of Cuba. He has pur-
chased gasoline engine to pump
water for his stock, and with car
load of cotton seed cake is fixed for
the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
OLDER RECEIVES BAD NEWS

C. NJ. Older, linotype operator in
this city, received the news yester-
day that his 13-year-old daughter in
Chanute, Kan, is dangerously i'll
with pneumonia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM TUESDAYS DAILY

John +. Gamsby, In charge of the
fish hatchery at Emerald Lakes, was
in town this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

The Marvel Motor Truck 10 now
making daily trips to Durango. load
ing freight and parcels each way.
Leave freigaa. orders at Ford garage
Marvel or Durango. b-31-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

]. ]. Shidler Of Mancos, who has
been in the city on business tour,
left this morning for his home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
SUMMONS.
STATE OF COLORADO.

County Of La Plata.
In the District Court.
The j. s. Brown Mercantile Com
pany, Plaintiff, vs.. Bessie E. Arm
strong, doing business as The Tm-
chas Lumber and Tie Company, De-
fendant.
The People Of the State Of Colorado,
To Bessie D. Armstrong. doing bps-
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

FOR SALE-Team weighing 1850,
two and one-half inch Webber wag-
on and new harness. Only $500. l..
C. Cornelius, Durango. B-S-tfSW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

John F. Koenig Of Rico, was pas
senger bound for Denver on this
mornings eastern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

Mrs. ]. A. Brothers, wife of one
of the most prominent ranchers and
fruit raisers at Pennington, came up
on the Red Apple this morning, and
continued on to Boulder, where she
plans to visit her daughter for the
winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

Hunter Mercantile people of Farm
ington, shipped up two cars of ap-
pies last evening. People in the low
er valley are also having a time to
get cars enough, but will be able to
ship all the apples that were not lost
on the trees.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

Lieut.. Governor J. A. Pulliam went
over to Pagosa Springs this morning
on legal businsss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

s. Fuller and wife, who have been
living at Dolores, left this morning
for Denver, where they will remain
for the present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

W. f. Mowry, an attorney of Cor
tez, left this morning on the eastern
to look after business on the other
side of the big hill. He is superin-
tendent of claim department of the
state industrial commission at Dem
yer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

FOR SALE-Betwesn 200 and 800
Rambouillet ewes. well bred, for
early lambs. Henry Schultz, 1880
w. End ave.. Durango. 10-31-6t.-S W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

Turn out to see the picture show
tonight, whether you ever go agar
or not. The proceeds of the affair
will be used to buy Christmas pres
ents for our soldiers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

Mrs. G. O.. Harrison of Cortez,
wife Of the president of the First
National bank at that town, left this
morning for Nebraska, where she
will visit relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

FOR SALE-150 acres Of land; plen-
ty of water and Al right; 45 a. in
cultivation; good broom house, barn,
etc. First class open range adjoin-
ing. Ideal stock proposition. Inquire
Durango Herald.
11-10-17. limo. in S.W.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15

c. II. Bacon of the Santa Fe, and
r. L. Brown of the Missouri Pacific,
travelling freight agents for their re-
spective roads, went down to Farm
ington today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-11-15
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM WEDNESDAYS DAILl

S. II. Phlegar, Kansas City ap-
Pile buyer, who has been over in the
Aiontezuma country, left this morn
ing for the east.