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New Britain herald., 1917-02-23
CHy Hen1s

le Working Girls Club will hold a and cake sale and serve lunch heir rooms in Judds Block, PAP < street, Saturday afternoon. ic is cordially invited. {. mporarv office of E. M. Zimmer-
 at II Vine street, Tel. 172-5. Pol folders Trotected.-advt. 'bmen's $4.50 Champagne kid bs, now $3.50. Damon's Shoe dEadvt.
 eat Italian dance given by Good ids Saturday night. Foresters'
 Berlin. American orch. All ,me. Adm. 25c, ladies free.-
New Britain herald., 1917-02-23
Events Tonight

Dlplomacy,' Lyceum theater. High class photo drama. FoX's theater.
 Moving pictures and vaudeville Neeney's theater.
 Ladies' Auxiliary, U. $. V. W.Jmeets in C. A. k. hall.
 Ladies Auxiliary, A. O. H., meets in Electric hall.
 New Britain council, F. E. l.. meets at 242 Main street.
 lotion pictures, Swedish Luther an church.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-23
WASHINGTON ST. s.L" RUNNING.

Boston. Feb. z3.--Trafic on the Washington street elevated railway in the south end district, was resumed today after having been interrupted for more than 36 hours because of the danger of collapse Of the walls of the Columbia theater building, which was damaged by fire Wednesday night.
New Britain herald., 1917-02-23
TWO DIE, IN ALASKAN FIRE

Dawson, Feb. 23.-Charles W. c. Tabor dean of the Dawson bar, and w. H. McAdams, veteran stage driver on the White Horse and Dawson over land route, lost their lives here last night in fire which destroyed prop erty in the business section of an estimated value of $200,OOO
New Britain herald., 1917-02-23
COUNCIL. MEETS WEDNESDAY
Business Not Completed at Regular
 Session to Be Taken Up.

The common council will meet again on next Wednesday evening to consider all business that was not acted upon at the regular session on
 Wednesday evening. When the eN- element in connection with the fire panic became too great at the meet ing Councilman Landers moved for an immediate adjournment and on
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Senator Thomas and OIeomaro oarine

Thomas of
arayed himself against the agricultural
receiving certain condemnation the agricultural
nzed in the interests of the
Recently certain influential manpuao of the
cia backed by the cotton
would be to their
the
the diyrg
able portion the
engaged in the dairy business Particularly
central and
The people of the south opposed to the present law which
Underwood
ton who would undertake the dairy
Senator Charley Thomas
Of easily work
section He of
garine into competition with butter.
agricultural
ton the matter opposition the proposed They
III He reply that
wood bill defense
try color their butter and sell it the article
the butter
the the
will Charley should
1t will be remembered that this
minded statesmen who changed
This
in the first instance the second BY their placing the tariff hack
admitted
Republican doctrine of tariff not expedient
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Juan basin. In the various lines. the
elegant goods he purchased for the
ladies ready to-wear department and
the millinery department are wor-
thy of special mention. These are
TO be featured by this store as never
before. The latter line was selected
by an Eastern millinery, of national
fame. Purchases made are to arrive
daily at the store. Mr.. Musser found
weather conditions in the east even
more unpleasant than in the past. He
declared today was the most delight
ful one he had seen since he left the
state. While Mr.. Musser was bust
ress looking, Mrs. Musser and Rob-
er spent the time in the Kansas City
vicinity having delightful visit with
relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
LINGERING COUGHS ARE
DANGEROUS

Get rid of that tickling cough that
keeps you awake at night and drains
your vitality and energy. DR.. Kings
New Discovery is a pleasant balsam
remedy, antiseptic. laxative and
promptly effective. 1t soothes the
irritated membrane and kills the
germs; your cough is soon relic
Delay is dangerous-get DR.. Kin
New Discovery at once. For nearly
fifty years it has been the favorite
remedy for grippe. Group, coughs and
colds. Get bottle today at your
Druggist. Soc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Republicans Support the President


treated most fayob by the Republicans and truout
the usual
the Of the majority when that majority making
liking of the
President Wilson has the entire
In the Republican
the believes that atho will
conditions
best of the situation and get the best laws that i possible
Then time
they do not have the ability with the able leaders of the
Republican
1t well known the il of Demo-
the
has the North probable will
there ten
from the north Climatic conditions
in mi develop
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
DON'T EXPERIMENT.
'ou VIII Make No Mistake if You
Follow This Durango Woman's
Advice.


Never neglect your kidneys.
II you have pain in the back, urin-
ny disorders, dizziness and nervous
iess. it's time to act and no time to
Tperimcnt. These are frequently
'ymptoms of kidney trouble, and
3 remedy which is recommended for
he kidneys should be taken in time.
Doan's Kidney Pills is a good REM
'dy to use. No need to experiment.
It has acted effectively in many cases
n Durango. Follow the advice of
Durango woman.
Mrs. j.. A. Strom, 800 Fourth AYR,
Durango, says "Some years ago. Y
recommended Doan's Kidney Pills and
have not changed my high opinion
# them. Doan's Kidney Pills brought
ne relief from kidney troubles that
we're both annoying and painful"
Price SOC ut all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
poan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Strom had. roster-Milburn Co.,
Props. Buffalo, N. Y
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
The Shame of America

Think ef t. In this the greatest food producing earth
the all
three appealing
the that be TO look after this matter The predictions
the
effective being done prevent bad condition becoming
That woudbe statesman from Illinois Senator Lewis has introduced
snffs when the president finds that monopoly exists Think of that
Will 1t will kind
this fa, land Of ours and then to come forward with was
for the President to have the look into those things This
expedite
undertake the prevention drowning when he
third would
cen mir o a
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Congregation Outgrows Capacity
or Church.

The membership and attendance at
the Free Methodist church have out
grown the capacity of the church
and plans are being made for the
erection of structure adequate to
their needs. So much interest has
been manifested in the special meet
irgs the church has been holding,
arrangements have been made to con.
tinue these for another week. During
this period the building between the
Bowman store and the Perrung bak-
cry will be utilized for the church
quarters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
WANT STATE TO PURCHASE
FOOD FOR DESTRUCTION

NEW YORK, Feb. 26. - Repre-
sentatives of l26 unions and Socialist
and women's organizations have
planned to urge the legislative APP
preparation of one to ten million dol
lars for the purchase of food to be
old to consumers at cost
The officials predict a break soon.
While the protesters continued their
:ampaign. Retail poultry deal, g
'ave been forced to close on account
If a boycott
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Mr.. and Mrs. ID. X. Mckinney
Home from Extended Trip.

Mr.. and Mrs. d. r. Mckinney ar
rived on last nights Eastern from n
Trip that extended as far east as New
York city and as far south as San
Antonio, and included stops at the
large commercial centers en- route.
In wholesale, retail and manufactur-
ng lines, Mr.. Mckinney found bust
ness conditions extraordinarily good
He holds the newspaper reports of
1ood riots in the east are to he taker
with a grain of salt instead of being
considered as very alarming stat,
of affairs. In big eastern cities there
: always poverty in the cold winter
nonths and this year the high cost
ii living has made it bit more diff
more difficult to meet and protests
n the form of food riots resulted
Mr. Mckinney says conditions il
New York, Chicago, New Orleans
rallas, Fort Worth and other cities
justified the belief that the country
= going to have the biggest business
ear in its history, and conditions n
'olorado indicate that San Juan basin
going to receive its quota of pros
'erity. In points east of Denver and
n the SOUTH he found every section
iarder hit by the II. C. of l.. than
lur own. The splendid bargains he
ound IN merchandise is going to
make it possible for him to do his
hare in protecting his customers
lgainst the advancing markets. He
was able to purchase goods at such
advantageous prices that he can sell
hem without asking the full ad-
'ance. From the standpoint of pleas
IRE the trip was also very success
al one. Both Mr. and Mrs. McKin-
'ey had a delightful time, and are in
better condition physically than
ior years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Home From East.


Mr.. and Mrs. ]. J. Musser and son
returned from the east last night
where the former spent a number of
weeks purchasing spring and sum
mer goods for the Graden Mercan-
tile company and Mrs. Musser and
Robert visited relatives. Mr.. Mus
SCI is highly pleased with the success
that attended him on the expedition.
1t was his good fortune to secure the
finest line of goods the store has ever
handled, and at prices that rfill be
reasonable compared with those pre-
vailing in other markets. In securing
his wares he spent considerable time
in st. Joe, Kansas City, Chicago
Philadelphia and New York. His
years of successful experience as a
buyer in these markets proved of ma
terial assistance in securing goods
that meet the wants, tastes and pock-
let books of the residents of the San
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
SEVENTY -YEAR.oLD COUPLE

MIR. and Mrs. 7. B. Carpenter, Har-
isburg, Pa, suffered from kidney
rouble. He says; "My wife and /
'!rered from kidney trouble and had
heumatic pains all thru the body.
The first few doses of Foley Kidney
Ills relieved us, and five bottles en-
rely cured us. Altho we are both
the seventies, we are as vigorous
is we were thirty years ago." Foley
Kidney Pills stop sleep disturbing
bladder weakness, backaches, rheu-
matism, swollen ioints.-S. G. Wall.
Durango Drug Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Encounters Snow Slide.

The passenger Silverton bound last
night encountered snow slide and
was forced to return to Durango for
the night. Another attempt was
the train reaching its destination
cnly a little behind schedule time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Durango Girl 10 Resume.

just us soon as weather conditions
will permit, John Hickey, of Silver
ton, who has the Durango Girl, and
the Bessie G mines, in the Orc Fino
district under lease, will commence
development work on both properties.
1t is understood that Jack Slattery
is associated with Mr.. Hickey in the
Orc Fino mining venture. The district
welcomes these gentlemen with open
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Home From the South.

After an absence of nearly seven
weeks, B. Chaser returned from Tex
rs last night. Mr. Glaser spend sew
eral days in Denver on business
mission before he journeyed south on
pleasure bent. His travels extended
as far as San Antonio where he
found the hotels, apartment and
rooming houses crowded to capacity
With tourists who migrate to that
section during the winter months.
Stores were busy catering to the
wants of the 1000 soldiers station
ID there. An influx of residents OF
DcXico who had been driven over the
horder by Villas activities had part
n adding life to the business of the
:ity and section. Talks with real es-
ate men assured him that aside from
his temporary prosperity, conditions
@ere not better than in other sec.
ions. However the residents are all
.ood boosters and the spirit is a val
liable asset TO the country. He found
limatic conditions much less favor
bile than here and this sections nat
raj resources far greater than there
10 bring about the favorable develop
nentof our resources Mr.. Chaser i.
, more firmly convinced than ever ;
standard gauge railroad connecting
is with the south is necessary. This
ne believes will be secured, if oul
people unite in harmonious efforts
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Memorial Service.

4 goodly number assembled at the
Presbyterian church last night to
unite in the union services which
were memorial to the memory OF
frances Willard, one of the nations
great women, who for many years
served as president of the w. G. T.
u. The fitting program arranged
fo the occasion was well rendered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
SHIPS BATTLE IN NORTH SEA

LONDON. Feb. 26. - British ara
German destroyers battled in the
North Sea last night, Sir F,dwavd
Carson announced in the house az
commons. The engagement was a
heavy one. The British ships were
not damaged. 1t is not known 10
what extent the damage was to tie
German destroyers which were she'll
ed
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
BATTLE NEAR U. S. BORDER.

PRESIDIO, Tex. Feb. 26. - Mex
cans arriving here report that bat,
e was fought thirty miles west of
)Jlnga, between Carranzistas and
'iillstas Seventeen Carranzists
ave been killed and many wounded
md only ten Villistas were killed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Mrs. Nj. ]. Hurley Home.

Durango friends are very much
pleased to know that after a three
months absence Mrs. NJ. j. Hurley
returned home last night enjoying
much better health than has been her
portion during the past five years.
After her hospital experience, she
visited her sons in Chicago and Ala.
mesa and friends in Denver and
Chama.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Hcme From Silver Wedding Tour.

Dr. John Haggart returned last
night from the silver wedding an
riversary honeymoon, he and Mrs.
| llaggart have been taking the past
three weeks. Mrs. Haggart and Mas
ter John are now in Los Angeles
where they expect to remain for
some time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Prospective Game Laws.

As passed the house of represen-
tatives on the second reading, the
Barlow Thompson bill closes the sea-
son for deer until 1924, for sage
chickens until 1924, makes perina-
nent closed season for doves, and fix
IS the nonresident hunting and fish
'ng license at 80.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Mrs. Don McEewen of Aztec left
tor Dolores this morning for visit
with relatives, after spending the
week end with her sister-in-law, Mrs.
Will Wipplesworth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
PRESIDENT ASKS FOR RIGHT
TO PROTECT AMERICANS S

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26. =
President Wilson appeared before
congress this afternoon and in a
most important address asked au-
lhority to arm merchant ships and
axe other means that might prove
necessary to protect American lives
no interests on the seas.
Realizing the steps taken by Will
on might draw the nation measur-
bly, nearer to open hostilities with
ieimany, congress listened with
eepest gravity to his announcement.
Why Step Is Necessary
As evidence of Germany's determi-
lation to carry out its campaign of
uthless summarizing, the President
'ited series of offenses against the
United States and other neutral ma.
ons since the diplomatic break on
'ebruary 8.
'The time has come,' said Pres
tent Wilson, "when influences other
han material things must be consid-
red if the nation is TO uphold the
ights and privileges of ner citizens -
resident Not Seeking Declaration
of War.
The President is not asking for n
cclaration of war. He merely wants
rmned neutrality. In making the re-
est he faces bitter opposition in con-
;ress, but counts upon patriotic
MON to oppose these forces. AS a
esult he expects to be able to pre-
cnt united front to Germany and
he world
Desired Cooperation of
Congress
The President recited the effect
nc German order has on American
ommerce. He intimated he believed
..e had power to act without the con-
sent Of congress, but desired to have
congress with him.
"No one doubts what it is our du-
ty to do" the President said. "We
must defend commerce and the lives
of the people amidst the present try
ing conditions and circumstances. We
must act with discretion and with n
clear steadfast purpose.
Wishes TO Safeguard Rights of People
81 am not proposing or contem-
plating war or steps leading to it.
E:erely request you accord me by
your vote definite bestowal, means
and authority to safeguard in prac-
ticc the rights of our great people
Who are at peace and who are desil-
cas- of exercising pursuits of peace"
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26. -
Chairman Flood of the house foreira
committee may introduce a resolu-
lion late today giving tha President
the authority asked. The resolution
viii provide for hundred million
dollar appropriation for emergencies,
but will not give the president blan-
Of ,,n,va,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

County Superintendent Miss Nell
u McCartey will make Fort Lewis
nor headquarters this week, wh, {
V sitting schools in that section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

The basket ball game between the
Telluride and Silverton teams result
ed in a victory for Telluride's first
team and defeat for its second.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

The next county examination fo-
teachers will be held three week
hence, March Is and 16.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
MYERS Home From South.

Mr.. and Mrs. ". I. Myler, a genial
couple that number their friends by
their acquaintances, were bound for
their home in the Montezuma valley
This morning, after trip to Hot
Springs, Arkansas, where they tar
rled Il month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
off For El Paso.

UT FOF Fl PasO.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kellenburger
and daughter Miss Erna departed for
ri Paso, Texas for visit with the
eldest daughter of the family, Mrs.
Charles Ruhmland and members OF
her household. Inclination will die
tate the length of their stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Back to Old Home.

Back 10 OId HOME.
Mr.. and Mrs. N. W. Hammond
were treated to a surprise Saturday
evening when their son Gilbert Ham,
mond and wife, and the interesting
little daughter of the household ar
rived from Montrose to locate here.
Arrangements have been made where
by Mr.. Hammond will take charge of
lis fathers blacksmith shop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Burr Putnam and
little daughter Pauline were Sunday
visitors from Hesperus, where Mr..
Putnam is electrician for the Porter
Fuel company.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

John Real left for his La Plats
sheep camp this morning, after {
few days visit with the home folk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

R. X. McKelvey and family were
on their way to the Aztec section this
morning, where they have leased a
ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

arms, their entrance means the estab-
l;shment of some real mines at the
lead of Junction creek. Mr.. Hickey
is in the city today on business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

H. F.. Perkins of the Delta section
recently sold 10000 sheep for S135
600.
Mrs. Letha Belmear Byers is over
from Dolores visiting friends and rel
atives at Animas City.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Rev. Mr.. Bennett, former pastor
of the local NJ. f. church, is now en-
gagged in evangelistic work. At pres
ent he is holding very successful
series of meetings at Olathe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
BRITISH MAKE TWO BIG
GAINS AGAINST TEUTONS

LONDON, Feb 20. - The British
have achieved their greatest territor-
al gain since the battle of the Marne
vas fought, with practically no loss
IS. Bapaume is almost with the
grasp of the British. The Germans
have abandoned section of six
square miles and the German retire
ment from Bapaume is confidential
ly predicted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

John link was an early morning
visitor from the Animas valley on
ranch business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

Grip seems to be hitting the junior
population in our town very hard.
Rev. Hanford Miller was an over
Sunday visitor from Marvel.
The snow is melting very rapidly.
Except on the country roads sleigh
ing is a thing of the past.
Friends of Sister Mary Luke learn
with regret that the condition of her
health is far from favorable.
The late Major General Funston
was splendid example of what a
go-getter can accomplish.
Before this nation goes to war, the
town of Durango should make war
on moor sidewalks and unsightly
shacks.
Asa Martin returned to Aztec this
n orning after few days visit with
his daughter Mrs. Byron Eddy and
family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Orleans is in the center of the Gil
ronde river and vii! dock at Bor-
ceaux tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

NEW YORK, Feb. 26.-It has been
learned that the liner Lapland ar
rived at Liverpool Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

LONDON, Feb. 26. Kut el Amara
has been recaptured by the
British forces chancellor of the ex-
cequer, Bonar Law announced in
the house of commons this afternoon.
He said the Turkish garrison was in
full retreat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
WAsHINGToN, d. G.. Feb. 26.
. BRITISH SHIPS SUNK

TOXIC, Japan, Feb. 26. - The
British steamers Perseus and Wor-
,estershire have been sunk off Co
,ombo. No details of the sinking
nave reached here. However It is re-
ported that the two vessels We're tor.
Dedoed Saturday.
1t is the belief here that Germany
5 seeking to force the Netherlands
into the European struggle so that
she might raid the country and cap
.ure their supplies. 1t is pointed ou,
tkat this explains the massing OF
large German forces on the Dutch
border.
LONDON, Feb 26. - A woman
and some children were killed when
a German destroyer shelled Margare,
Rtoadstairs Sunday night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
Hard Luck in Dry States.

Hard Luck in Dry States.
A well-known Montezuma county
resident met with bad luck at the de-
pot this morning, when he lost por-
tion of his baggage as the result of
The cork coming out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Writ return
ed to Dulce this morning with their
most precious possession, the wee bit
Of a daughter who came to grace the
family circle couple of weeks ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01
,6 AMERICANS ON
TORPEDOED SHIP

LONDON, Feb. 26. The Cunafd
iner Laconia torpedoed eff the IRISH
'ast was ei route from. New York
- lhgland.
LONDON, Feb. 26. The Laconia
Fas sunk one hundred and sixty
niles west of Fastnet, without warn
ne. One was killed and several were
.cported missing. The fate of the six
Amerlcan passengers is unknown.
There were 20 American members of
the crew.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Death of Mrs. Albert Bernard.
Just as we were going to press
news came of the death of Mrs. AL
bert Bernard, who has been very
low for many weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

George Ord, a young man born and
reared in the San Juan basin, was
here last night en- route to Rico and
Ouray. A number of years ago his
father was an employe of the smell
tel. Later ne engaged in farming II
the section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Miss Mac Chittenden, who has rem
dered such good service as deputy
district clerk the past three years,
has resigned and will leave for her
home in the Pennington section in
a few days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

After spending couple of days
i'cre having some dental work done
Mrs. NJ. c.. Hanger returned to her
home in the Riverside vicinity this
morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

FREIGHTERS ARRIVE SAFELY
PARIS, Feb 26. The freighter
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

John Glanville, assessor of San
Juan county, was here last night on
Ills return from Denver where he at
tended the meeting of the assessors
of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-01

Grip seems to be hitting the junior
population in our town very hard.