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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

legislative body from the San Luis
valley and every elector in the val
ley can testify to the truth of your
speech. They are alleged to be a
fair average of that body good ex-
amples by which to Judge the others.
Men who have not only been selected
as you express it, but also by the
corporate interests who when confer
ring among themselves prior to the
selection of such Legislators, acted up
on the theory of Mark Anthony when
he said:
"'And tho we lay these honors on
these men,
To ease ourselves of divers SANDER
Gus loads,
They shall but bear them as the ass
bears gold.
To groan and sweat under the busi-
ness,
Either led or driven as we point the
way;
And having brought our treasures
where we will
Then take we down their load, and
turn them off,
Like to the empty ass to shake his
ears,
And Craze in commons
at is unfortunate for yourself and
constituents that you had not the
ourage of your convictions to stand
Up for what you were compelled to
believe and so tersely state the facts
to be.
"Very truly yours
~. ID. PITCHER"
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
WHAT PITCHER THINKS
ABOUT COLO. LEGISLATORS
"Hon. Willis V. Sims,
"House of Representatives,
Denver, Colo.

lion. Willis V. Sims,
House of Representatives,
Denver. Colo.
Dear Sir:
81 cannot refrain from expressing
my admiration and approval of your
speech before the Rotary club at its
luncheon at the Albany hotel as given
in the Denver press of the 10th, and
my chagrin and disapproval of your
apology before the house of repre-
Sentatives later on. You certainly ut
tered a great truth, and while l ad-
NIT no human being could do that
body justice in its condemnation, or
portray it in its true colors, no man
has ever been sufficiently versed in
the English language in this country,
not excepting Webster, Clay, Cal
houn, Ingersoll or ingalls, to do so.
"You are certainly the Calico of
that body, and had you permitted it
to expel you for telling the truth
about it. your name would have gone
down in history with that of Wash.
ington's and Lincoln's. 1t would have
been the greatest honor that could
have been conferred upon any intelli-
gent or respectable citizen in the
state of Colorado, to be expelled
from a body that should be properly
termed "An Institution for the Feeble
Minded" A man Of intelligence or of
responsibility has no place there. He
is not at home there. One might
have the largest and the strongest
magnifying glass obtainable and sur
vey a major pnrt of the membership
Of that body for hours at time
without discovering the slightest
trace or evidence of intelligence;
while on the contrary. YOU discover
the most idiotic, imbecilic, fatuous
and mutton-headed selection of asses
(among whom are scattered a few
knsves) that you would be able to
meet at any place other than in the
legislative halls Of the state capitol.
1--WE have two fair specimens sf this
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS

Notice is hereby given that there
will be special meeting of the
stockholders of The Biggs Furniture
Company, held at its office in Du-
range, Colorado, on Saturday the
tenth day of March, A. d. 1917, at
2 O'Clock p. M, for the purpose of
considering the question of the dis
solution Of said corporation.
This notice is given by order of
the hoard of directors by resolution
adopted at special meeting held
January 27, 1917.
BERTHA BIGGS,.
Secretary.
Durango, Colorado, January 20, 1917.
First Publication February 8.
Last Publication March 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
NOTICE OF PAYMENT TO
CONTRACTORS

NOTICE is HEREBY GIVEN,
That at meeting of the Board Of
Directors of School District No. 8 in
the county Of La Plata AMI State Of
Colorado, to be held in the City Of
Durango on the 1st day of March,
1917, payment will he made to NJ. j.
kenney, contractor for the construc-
ton Of high school building, and
The j. C. St. John Plumbing and
leating Co. contractors for the heat
ing and ventilating of said building
in said District, and that claimants
to whom sums are owing for labor
OF 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. 0.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
SPECIAL MEETING OF STOCK.
HOLDERS
Boston, Mass, Feb o, 191

Boston, Mass, Feb 0, 1917.
Dear SIR
A special meeting of the stock
holders of the Paragon Mining Com
pany will 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 IL O'Clock
noon, for the purpose of ratifying
the action of the Board of Directors,
taken at meeting held by them on
February 9Th, 1917. The action of
the Board of Directors, heretofore re-
ferred to, was vote to recommend
TO 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
;uch action will not be necessary in
the event of the stockholders sup
lying sufficient funds to carry on
he work.
AS this is matter of Importance
10 every stockholder, if you do not
intend to be present, please sign en-
losed proxy and return to me at
once.
HARRY f. WRIGHT,
Secretary.
First publication Feb. 49,
Last publication March. %. W&SW.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
THE PINE RIDGE DITCH
COMPANY. NOTICE OF
STOCKHOLDERS MEETI

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. 2O6 to 2O8 Century Building, in
the City of Durango, County of La
Plata and State of Colorado, on Sat
drday, the 10th day of March, A. d.
1917, at the hour of (2) two o'clock
z. 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 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Davys Airing Domestic
Trouble in Court.

Mrs. Divinia C. Davy, has start
ed suit in the Denver courts for a
divorce from her husband Fred
Davy, formerly of Durango, La Pla,
ia City, and points in Montezuma
county. According to the Post Mrs.
Davy alleges that her husband has
not made reasonable provisions for
her support for more than year
oast. She has been making her home
with her sister According to her
complaint when her husand made a
visit there the place was turned into
a war zone. Mrs. Davy stated on
the occasion of his last conventional
call, he attacked the whole household
with his fists and her souvenir of the
affray was pair of black eyes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
sHERIFF's SALE OF
REAL ESTATE

Notice is hereby given that under
and by virute of an alins execution
issued out of the County Court of
La Plata County, Colorado, upon a
certain Judgment therein and on the
9Th day of July 1914 rendered and
entered therein, for the sum Of one
hundred ninety-one dollars and forty
cents (S19l.40) damages and twelve
dollars (s12.00) costs, in favor Of
The Independent Hardware and Lum-
Der Company against T. ]. Bradshaw,
wherein am commanded to make
the sum of two hundred and forty
six dollars and twenty-aix cent?
(s24s.2d) Of the lands, tsnemsnts,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
THREE AMERICAN SEA HEROES
COMING HOME FROM LONDON.
lRy j. w. Peglerl

'
LONDON, Feb. 90. - Three Amer
lean sea-heroes are sailing home with
s25,000 and the formal thanks of Il
British salvage court as their reward
for one of the most courageous ex-
ploits in British maritime history.
They are Bob Ferguson of San
Francisco, and Tom Welsh and John
Smith of the U. S. A.
BY sudden impulse they pledged
themselves to stand by one another
and the sea-going tug Vigilant, of
New York Battling one of the fer
cest gales the Atlantic has ever
known the trio refused all aid and
brought their doughty but badly pun
ished little craft safe into Cardiff.
Ferguson told this story to the
United Press as he left the salvage
sourt hearing, man of Independent
means.
1--WE ran into rough patch of
weather soon after leaving New York
asst October 49, he said. at made
us dodge into Halifax for day but
we reached st. Johns on the seven
teenth. That very afternoon we sail
ed again, with Captain Ince and 81
crew of sixteen. was second Off
Ger.
1--WE had dirty weather from tle
start. But as the days passed oui
coal grew lighter and we rolled more
and more. Four days this lasted
Then, 800 miles off the Irish coast
Captain Ince wirelessed for help.
Queenstown replied that patrol
boat was coming but she never did
lind us. Meanwhile we put out dis
'ress signals and sighted vessel 2
miles off. She never hesitated.
"on Sunday, the Goth we ran into
he fiercest gale have ever exper,
'enced in all my years of sear-far.
ingo. Captain Ince was afraid W,
would turn turtle so he signaled The
Holland-American line Ryndam fol
help and gave the order to abandon
hip.
81 didn't want to quit so I wen
below to get volunteers to save tn:
tug. There l found the crew dressed
IN their shore clothes, with life pre-
servers under their coats.
"They gave me the big laugh =
thought I was kidding. passed then
, and went into the engine room
There was Welch, getting ready II
leave.
"I looked him straight in the eye
'Welch' said you told me yesterda,
you were no bar-room sailor. Now
your chance to prove it, He didn'
say anything, just stuck out hi
hand and we shook. Then we go
Smith and the three of us told tn,
Captain we We're going to stick.
"rhe Ryndam came tumblin,
along. Captain Ince and the res
went off in boat still calling u
fools and the last we saw of the lin
,r passengers were at her rails civ
ing us a last cheer.
"Welch went down to the engines
Smith took care of the fires and
took the bridge. We had no food;
just chewed tobacco. At last W,
sighted the Scotch vessel, Flying Fo,
which sent us six men to repair
breakdown in our steering gear
After that it was comparatively eas,
to reach Cardiff"
FERGUSON made just as hard ,
fight for his salvage, the ships own
ers wanted to give him 81 900 and az
inscribed gold watch and $500 t,
each of the seamen.
Ferguson replied nothing doing
nd fought his case in court.
He received s12,50O and Welch an
Smith $500 each.
i
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Death of Mrs. Nellie McElroy.

Mrs. Nellie McElroy died at her
home, li5 West Park avenue, last
evening at 5 o'clock. after an illness
Of weeks duration. A blood clot
on the heart was the immediate
'ause of her death. The deceased
is survived by four children, Mrs. A.
l.. Kolz and Miss Lillian McElroy Of
Durango and Mrs. Isabel Alexander
md Frank McElroy of Globe, Ari-
'ona. The remains are Mt Ames &
'Bradford's undertaking parlors
Funeral arrangements are delayed
awaiting advice from the members
Of the family in Arizona.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
goods and chattels of 7. J. Bradshaw.
NOW. THEREFORE,, 1, John Alex

goods and chattels of 7. J. Bradshaw.
NOW, THEREFORE, l, John Alex
ander, sheriff of La Plata County,
Colorado, pursuant to the command
of said alias executor, will, on Tues
day the goth day of March A d.
1917, at the hour of 10 O'Clock in the
forenoon of said day, at the west
front door of the County Court House
in Durango, La Plata County, Colo
RADIO, sell to the highest and best bid
der for cash, at public yendue the
following described lands and prem.
ises:--
All of the right, title, inter
est, claim and demand of T. j.
Bradshaw in and to Lot number
Four (4) in Block number Four
(4) in Halls First Addition to
the Town of Ignacio, Colorado;
together with all improvements
thereon situate, and standing in
the name of Wilburn l.. Ander-
son;
to pay and satisfy said judgment
and alias execution with interes
costs of sale, as by said executio,
commanded.
Dated February %, 1917, at Du
rango, Colorado.
JOHN ALEXANDER,
Sheriff of La Plata County.
First Publication, Feb. 26.
Last Publication March 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

WANTED-Every farmer to have
letter heads and envelopes printed
by the Herald job office, giving.
the name of the farm, where it is
located, what the owner keeps on
hand to sell and other information
that will assist the farmer to sell his
stuff. 2-S-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
County Court.

County Court.
F. A. Hutto, farmer at the South
rem Ute Agency today filed his re-
port of the sale of real estate of the
minor heirs of the Johnson and
Watts families, Indian children. An
undivided half interest in the prop
rty the johnson children owned was
sold to W. w. Nossaman for $780,
The real estate owned by the Watts
-hildren was purchased by r. A.
Candalaria for s3,125.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
CHATTEL MORTGAGE SALE.

whereas, on the 18th day of No
vember, A. d. 1915. Walter X. Liven-
good and James X. Livengood, of the
County of La Plata and State of
Colorado, did by their certain chattel
mortgage bearing date on said day,
and duly recorded in the office of the
clerk and recorder of said County on
the 18th day of November A. ID. 1915,
in Book 147 at page 56 of the records
of said County, mortgage and convey
to James W. Jarvis, the following de-
scrlbed property, to secure the pay
ment of their certain promissory note
Of even date herewith, for the sum
Of seven hundred and fifty dollars,
due eight months after date with in
terest at ten per cent per annum
from date until paid, interest payable
Mt maturity. to-wit:
All the tools, machinery and
equipment of Livengood Bros,
situate in the Jarvis Garage in
the City of Durango.
Cisco Engine Lathe, chucks.
bits, betting, pulleys and equip
ment complete.
1 Barnes No. 7 drill press,
drills, betting and shafting.
l St. Louis Grinder, betting,
shafting and equipment.
l Vulcanizer and equipment;
2 vises and all hand tools used
in connection herewith.
Air Compressor, air tank and
piping.
Presto Torch.
All office furniture and fix
lures; including all the equip
ment used by said Livengood
Bros. in the auto repair shop of
the Jarvis Garage; except l Pres
tolite welding outfit and one 5
horse power electric motor.
And, whereas, the term of said
mortgage has been duly extended
from time to time to and until the
18th day of February A. d. 1917.
And, whereas, said mortgage pro-
vides that in case of the failure of
payment of said promissory note or
the interest thereon when due, or the
failure in the performance of any of
the conditions therein, the said mort
gagee might take possession of said
goods and chattels and sell the same
ut public or private sale; and,
Whereas, default has been made in
the payment of said principal sum
and the interest thereon, the said
mortgagors having paid thereon only
the sum of eighty-seven dollars on
the nth day of November A. d. 1916,
and the undersigned mortgage has
taken possession of said chattel prop
erty according to the terms of said
mortgage, for the purpose of selling
the same to make the amount due on
said note, with interest, attorneys
fees and costs and expenses of fore
closure.
/ NOW, THEREFORE, the under.
signed will, on Tuesday the 9Th day
of March A. d. 1917, at the hour OF
ten o'clock in the forenoon, at the
Jarvis Garage, No. 702 Second Ave
nue., in the City of Durango, County
of La Plata and State of Colorado,
sell all of the above described mort
gagged property, or as much thereof
as may be necessary, AT public ven-
due, to the highest and best bidder
Cor cash, for the purpose of paying
the balance due on said note, interest,
attorneys fees, costs and expenses of
said sale.
Dated at Durango. Colorado, Feb
ruary 21, 1917.
| JAMES W. JARVIS,
Mortgagee.
BY WALTER NJ. FOLEY,
GENT
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Pleads Guilty.

Frank McCoach, who was arrest
ed on a statutory charge a couple OF
weeks ago, changed his plea of mot
guilty" to guilty" when his Gaze
vas tried in Justice Draper's court
this afternoon. He was given SEN
tence of 6 months in the county jail.
On account Of illness, the ease oi
Emma Edwards, the woman arrest
ed on the same charge, has been -on-
tinued for ten days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Buy your canned Peaches and To-
matoes direct from home cannerv at
Wholesale prices. Write for prices.
HOPKINS BROS, Palisade, Colo.
2-22-5-t W&SW.*
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Between three and four hundred
dollars in cash was taken from the
Fountz & Dunstin trading store at
Shiprock a few nights ago, when
burglars entered the store thru the
window.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Sheep Deal.

This week o. S. Galbreath and DR..
rreen purchased the Lee Parr sheep
rom Mr.. Parr, about 1000 head,
'aving practically $4,000 for the
Luz ch. They viii make the Galbreath
ranch at Keams the headquarters
for the flock, and It is probable they
vill feed there in winter, says the
pagosa Journal
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

After !; woman has quarreled all
day with her children she doubtless
feels she is patient because she re-
Trained from killing them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

acting as deputy u. s. Marshall in
an effort to arrest Tse- Ne-Gat, the
Ute Indian, charged with the mur-
der of an Indian sheep herder.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Lunacy Charge.

A lunacy complaint was filed in
county court this afternoon against
Claude f. Houston of the Pine river
valley. The man was brough. to
awn and placed in the custody of
the officers by George f. Trone. who
filed the complaint.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Mancos Teams vietors.

In the basket ball games at Man
COS last night, Silverton lost both
games, the score being 46 and for
the first teams. and 10 to 16 for the
recond. Tonight Silverton plays Tel
luride. lVWn
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Mr.. and Mrs. ]. o. Brown, who
have had charge of the hotel at Cor
tez for several years are to turn over
the management Of the institution
TO Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Creveling,
formerly of Durango, the first of
March.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Death of San Juan Basins
Eldest Citizen.

Probably the eldest citizen in the
San Juan basin passed away, when
Mary Wordsworth Royce, died in
Montezuma county few days ago
at the age of 98. Until few weeks
Aefore her death she possessed an
lnusual vigor of mind and body.
Among the grandchildren in
her family is Mary Royce, who re
Gently became the bride of Dob
Buchanan, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Rob-
,rt Buchanan of this city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
appeals Case.

b. Romero Of Ignacio who was
found guilty of bootlegging and fin
I'd 500 and sentenced to the county
Jail for 30 DAYS has appealed his
ease to the county court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
Human Life Cheap.

The national house of representa-
lives has passed bill to pay Mrs.
Joseph C. Akin of Dolores, the sum
ri 81 1876 ON account Of the death Of
her husband which rssultsd from .
gun shot wound ~ rsssived while
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
PRESIDENT WILSON'S
COURSE is DANGEROUS

II is difficult to understand why
President Wilson is so urgent in re-
|gard to peace in Europe while any
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Charles Morast, express messeng-
er on the Southern, returned to work
this morning, after few days at
home, recovering from an injury Of
the ankle
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

Ore shipments from Silverton this
month total 1856 cars.
Miss Eileen Kelly of Mancos is a
guest at the Strater.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Scheer are
business visitors from Silverton.
Miss Martha Clarke, a Cortez
teacher, is in town for eye treatment.
G. ]. Roth of Grand Junction was
an arrival from Siverton this morn
ing.
Fred Carbis was down from the
Animas valley today marketing
ranch products.
Mrs. j. c. Bcrgh of Dolores under
went another surgical ordeal today; |
her third in less than three years.
II. G. Caulk left for his home at
Chrome this morning, after having |
his eyes treated by a local oculist.
Mrs. Hugh Linebarger and Miss
Ruth Linebarger were in from Tiff
fany today on shopping expedition.
Miss Hilda Bennett returned to Ok
ford today after visit with Miss
Teresa Fackerell.
Thomas Mason, who has been laid
up with grip for several days, is re-
ported better this afternoon.
Mrs. Frick, Sr, departed for her
home in Pueblo today, after visiting
with her son who is employed in the |
office at Graden's.
George N. Raymond went up to
his Animas valley ranches this morn |
ing to look after land and stock in
terests.
Mrs. NJ F. Leonard and children
were bound for May Day this morn
ing after a visit in the Bayfield, sec
ton.
Mrs. l.. NJ. Garrett of Pennington
was on her way to the Kansas City |
vicinity this morning in response to
q message that her. mother is ILL.,
IL you were far enough away from |
your audience, you also might do
like the war correspondent and claim
anything.
The remains of the late Oscar |
Bowman will be forwarded to Falls |
Creek, Pennsylvania tomorrow for
burial.
Miss Blanche Edgar of Colorado
Springs, one of the state officers of |
the Christian Endeavor of Colorado |
is here for four months visit with |
Rev. and Mrs. Walter Jaeger.
Charles M0rast, express messeng-
er on the Southern, returned to work |
this morning, after few days at
home, recovering from an injury OF
the ankle
McCaw Brothers have rented their
Florida mesa ranch to Carl Tovrea.
ganized at Dolores a few days ago.
The association has applications for
loans totaling $4,000.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. O. Brown, who
have had charge of the hotel at Cor
tez for several years are to turn over
the management Of the institution
10 Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Creveling
formerly of Durango, the first of
March.
appeals Case.
b. Romero of lgnacio who was
found guilty Of bootlegging and fin
I'd 500 and sentenced to the county
Jail for 30 DAYS has appealed his
ease to the county court.
Mancos Teams VictOrs.
In the basket ball games at Man
COS last night, Silverton lost both
games, the score being 46 and for
the first teams. and 10 to 16 for the
recond. Tonight Silverton plays Tel
luride. l"n
Lunacy Charge.
A lunacy complaint was filed in
county court this afternoon against
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

McCaw Brothers have rented thei,
Florida mesa ranch to Carl Tovrea.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

ganized at Dolores few days ago.
The association has applications for
loans totaling $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Miss Blanche Edgar of Colorado
Springs, one of the state officers of
the Christian Endeavor of Colorado
is here for four months visit with
Rev. and Mrs. Walter Jaeger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26
DURANGO MARKETS.
February 81, 1917.
Prices Offered

Stockers, rs to 100 pounds -. l-2e
llogs, 100 to l25 pounds 7 to Ia ,
Fed hogs, 200 lbs. over. 8 12 to 9c
Meat Dressed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Mrs. Frick, ST., departed for her
home in Pueblo today, after visiting
with her son who is employed in the
office at Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Thomas Mason, who has been laid
up with grip for several days, is re-
ported better this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

The remains Of the late Oscar
Bowman will be forwarded to Falls
Creek, Pennsylvania tomorrow for
burial.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Mrs. l.. NJ. Garrett of Pennington
was on her way to the Kansas City
vicinity this morning in response to
message that her mother is i'll.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

If you were far enough away from
your audience, you also might do
like the war correspondent and claim
anything.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

George N. Raymond went up to
his Animas valley ranches this morn
ing to look after land and stock in
terests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Mrs. NJ. F. Leonard and children
were bound for May Day this morn
ing after a visit in the Bayfield, Sec
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

Miss Hilda Bennett returned to Ok
ford today after a visit with Miss
Teresa Fackerell.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-02-26

II. G. Caulk left for his home at
Chrome this morning, after having
his eyes treated by local oculist.