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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
SPIRIT OF rs ALIVE

CHICAGO, March %. The great
est wave Of patriotism ever known in
Chicago is sweeping over the city
School cadets and nurses are parad-
ing the loop. Scores of girls and
women have applied for navy enlist
ments. All recruiting has been great.
ly increased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
SOUTH AMERICA TO
REMAIN IN NEUTRAL LIST

BUENoS AIRES, March 23. -
South America fears that if the
United States is forced to enter the
great European struggle that it will
seriously affect her finances by cut
ting off loans.
Officials believe however, that the
South American republics will re-
main neutral.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
NEW USE OF WIRELESS

MARION, o., March %. - Intro
ducmg the wireless detective. The
Marion county fish and game protec-
tive association plans a series Of
wireless stations all over the county
TO trap violaters Of the fish and
game laws.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Denver Bound.

r. +. Soam and daughter-in-law,
Mrs. X. II. Sloan, left for Denver
this morning where they will visit
relatives while the former transacts
business. Mrs. Sloan will extend her
travels to Boulder to spend & few
days with her daughter Miss Helen,
who is a student in the state univers-
ity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

LONDON March %. - Dispatches
from the front indicate the French
and British in pursuit Of the Ger
mans have encountered oppositions
as the Germans are reaching the Won
Hindenburc line, previously prepar-
ed. Heavy artillery is being brought
up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
KAISER HAS NERVOUS
PROSTRATION-OH, MY!

THE HAGUE, March %. --- The
Kaiser is reported on the verge Of a
nervous breakdown. He has gone to
Hambere, a health resort. where he
win receive Bethmann- Hollweg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Four Score Years.

Our esteemed townsman, G. f
Tiffany, Sr., celebrated his eightieth
birthday anniversary st. Patrick's
day. Hosts Of friends showered him
with congratulations and extended
the wish that he might be with us
10 celebrate the Tooth milestone
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Mrs. |. N. Jack returned to Ignacio
this morning after spending Il few
days in town visiting her sister, Mrs
Glen Russell, and learning to run
the new Dodge car her husband rec
emily purchased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
CARRANZA COLLECTS BIG
TAX TO PAY SOLDIERS

Ell PASo, March 90. - General
Murguia, the Carranzista commander
is reported to have levied forced
loan of fifty thousand pesos on the
merchants of chihuahua city to pay
his troops with.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
HOUSE PASSES MILLAGE BILL

DENVER. March %. The house
passed the millage bills. Senator
Schormerhorp. of Montrose, is lend
ing a fiilibuster in the senate in an
attempt to force the passage of the
bonc-dry prohibition bill. He is still
speaking this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Filled For Record.

Among the instruments filed for
record in the county clerks office to-
day were the following; warranty
deed, John 5. Willden TO Mary j.
Warren; power of attorney, Henry
Hirsch to William Schumacher; quit
calm deed, Frances r. Kern to d.
Kern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
ALLIES CONTINUE ADVANCE

PARIS, March %. The French
'lre pressing forward north of Sois-
sens The Nivelles forces have de
feated the Germans and have inflict-
I'd heavy losses and are driving them
back to Grand Seraucourt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Clarence Tyler, the Telluride city
marshall, returned home today after
perfecting arrangements to purchase
the horses and fire wagon used by
the local fire department before the
days of the motor truck.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

Frank II. Wilcox, of Pennington,
left for Omaha today with ship
ment of lambs, numbering $50 head
Mrs. G.. N. Towers returned to lg
nacio this morning, after short
stay in Durango, the guest of Mrs
W. o. Jemison.
c. c. Fitzhugh and r. l.. Ewell, Jr
of Chrome are making the Savoy
their headquarters while transacting
business in Durango.
Mrs. NJ. j. Hurley went to River
side this morning for couple of
days visit with her sister, Mrs. Ed
Hendricks.
Miss Elizabeth olbert returned to
Oxford this morning, after spending
a few days here visiting Miss
Florence Davis.
Rev Paul Whittle of Denver was
at the Palace overnight ON his way
to Flora Vista to take charge of the
Southern NJ. f. church,
W, A. Nichodemus, a prominent
Durango resident in the early days
is down from Telluride on business
mission.
Mrs. o. A. Vinton returned from
Southern California last night very
much improved in health as result
of her stay in the low altitude.
Cattle consigned to the Denver
markets were shipped from the Tiff
fany yards by Hans Aspaas and 9th
ers today.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Gilbert and
daughters and Mrs. Olbert's nephew
Roy Evans were among the motorists
returning from Southern California
yesterday evening. They report a
pleasant sojourn in the tourists mec-
ca.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

holdings here. Mr. Fields reports
conditions improved in his section
this year The farmers are getting
good prices for their products and
are planning to raise increased acre
ages of crops that find ready mar
ket.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

WASHINGTON, March %. -.
President Wilson and Secretary Ian
sing are convinced the sinking Of the
tanker Healton is proof of the de-
termination of the Kaiser to force
America TO declare war. The admin
istration will answer BY speeding up
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

WASHINGTON, March 23. - The
impending crisis has resulted in the
navy recalling many retired officers
into the service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. c. S. Bailey return
ed to Aztec this morning, after max
ing arrangements for the former to
enter Ochsner's hospital for surgical
treatment at an early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
REGULARS SENT TO
TRAINING CAMPS

Ell PASO, March 23.-Four troops
Of United States regulars have been
ordered from the Mexican border TO
do duty at various civilian training
camps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
TEuTONS SAY ALLIES HAVE
LOST MANY WARSHIPS

BERLIN, March 20. - The war Of
flee announced that the entente war
ship losses total eighty-five thousand
tons since the war began.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
LAST OF RoMANoFFS
IN DURANGO VILE

PETROGRAD, March %. - The
last of the family of Romanoff now
under detention at Tsarkoe Sci are
being closely guarded by the Russian
revolutionists,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
New Ranch Foreman.

Clifford Kittering was a recent
arrival from South Dakota to accept
a position as ranch foreman on the
properties owned by his aunt. Mrs.
W. T. Darlington at Arboles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Prominent Lodge Visitor.

Jos. w. Loor of Pueblo, deputy dis
tt-ict grand exalted ruler of the Elks,
paid the local order >of Elks an of
ficial and social visit last night. To-
day he tarried over in town, guest
at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
GERMANS RESORT
TO BARbAR|SM
(By The United press)

(By The United Press)
LAUSANNE. SWITZERLAND, MARCH LATEST REPORT
OF THE HORRIBLE ATROCITIES PRACTICED
SENT OUT BY THE SOCIETY ANGER
ED oNER THE DEFEATS THEY ARE MEETING
STATE THAT THE GERMANS ARE SEEKING BY
PLACING THE PRISONERS THEY HAVE CAPTURED
BATTLE LINES AND EXPOSING GRE Attest nan.
GERS ON THE
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

PETROGRAD. March 90 The
four daughters of the Car reported
suffering with scarlet fever are re-
ported worse. The Czarvitch is also
very i'll.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

PETRoGRAD, March 90 France,
England and Italy will follow the ex-
ample of the American ambassador
and convey to Foreign Minister Mi
liukof, recognition by their govern
ments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
WITH THE BRITISH ARMY,

March %. The Germans, angry at
having to evacuate the territory be-
iieved to have been permanently con-
quered, are retaliating by taking
men and women civilians from fif-
teen to fifty and forcing them to
work on German defenses Over four
hundred women and girls were taken
ut the village Rouy Legrand
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

FOR -Cheap-Rug and Car
pet loom. Latest make. Inquire
Herald 3-l4-tf.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Naval Recruiting Party.

A naval party will arrive here
March Is to remain until April 5 tn
interest San Juan basin young men
in answering the country's call for
recruits to the service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Son.

son.
Or. H. s. Deans stork delivered a
fine 6-pound boy to Mr.. and Mrs. Ira
Miller last night. The babes mother
was formerly Miss Beryl Skeels.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Recovering.

Tim McCluer is making slow but
sure recovery from the affliction Of
the foot that has kent him patient
in the hospital since December 8.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
County Court.

Mrs. Vic Day has filed application
for final settlement of the estate of
her husband, the late d, F. Day. The
date has been fixed as May Z, 1917.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Mrs. Charles Singleton, who rec
emily resigned as boys matron at the
Shiprock Indian school. is here visit
ing with her daughter Louise. She is
on her way to silverton to join her
husband, the superintendent of the
Hamlet mine and mill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Deputy Sheriff "Bnl" Norton left
for Buena Vista this morning with
Juan Gallegos, who is to serve an in
determinate sentence in the reform
atory for forgery and obtaining mon
ey under false pretenses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
ALL BIG NATIONS
RECOGNIZE REVOLUTION

LONDON, March 90. Full rec
ognition has been accorded the new
Russian government by all allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Mr.. and Mrs. William Walker and
Mr.. and Mrs. T. f. Brophy, who had
been living on their ranch in the
Cedar Hill section, departed for Colo
RADIO city this morning to remain
permanently.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
Sale of Land.

NhTe OI Land.
According to a warranty deed filed
today, Mrs. Susanna Daum has sold
tract of land in La Plata county To
David Gregor for 81 500.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

the army and navy preparedness
measures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Monroe Fields returned to Aztec
this morning after transaeting busi-
ness in connection with his various
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

On account Of the bad weather the
Silverton train was annulled last
night.
Frank Connors is among the sick
folk whose condition is showing i'm
provement.
Meston Davis is patient at Mercy
hospital suffering with a severe case
of grip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Frank II. Wilcox, of Pennington,
left for Omaha today with ship
ment of lambs, numbering $50 head
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

HERALD WANT ADS BRING
QUICK RESULTS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Mrs. G. N. Towers returned TO Ig
nacio this morning, after a short
stay in Durango, the guest of Mrs
W. o. Jemison.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

c. c. Fitzhugh and r. l.. Ewell, Jr
of Chrome are making the Savoy
their headquarters while transacting
business in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Mrs. NJ. j. Hurley went to River
side this morning for a couple of
days visit with her sister, Mrs. Ed
Hendricks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Miss Elizabeth olbert returned to
Oxford this morning, after spending
a few days here visiting Miss
Florence Davis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Mrs. o. A. Vinton returned from
Southern California last night very
much improved in health as a result
of her stay in the low altitude.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Cattle consigned to the Denver
markets were shipped from the Tiff
fany yards by Hans Aspaas and 9th
ers today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

W. A. Nichodemus, prominent
Durango resident in the early days
is down from Telluride on business
mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-03-24

Rev Paul Whittle of Denver was
at the Palace overnight on his way
to Flora Vista to take charge of the
Southern NJ. f. church.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
THE REST AIR SERVICE WINS.

The percentage of aNiotors lost IL
said to be smaller than that of men
fighting in the trenches. This VIII
nppcal to the predetermined re-
cruit whose desire to serve is accom-
ranied hy a perfectly normal disposi-
ton 20 save his neck. But the fea-
lures of the ;irplane service likely
TO attract the red -blodded young pa
triot are the thrilling adventure and
greater opportunity for personal dis
tinCtion. The names of daring air
men of the fighting front are more
widely known than those Of many OF
the wars prominent generals. What
war thrill equals that contained IN
the news that George Guynemer. the
dashng French aviator has brought
down his fiftieth enemy airplaneP
Who does. not read with enthusiasm
Of the exploits of Rockwell, Parsons
WILLS. Iufberry and Thaw. distin-
guished mcmbcrs OF the Lafayette
escadrire OF American air firGhters!
Ard now comes the Inspiring ac-
count OF HOW Il ifl ANAf'AA NN'''' -
teen flew far and ,ow over enemy
territory. repeatedly. attacking and
routing with his machine gun detach-
mcnts of German infantry ntterly
disregardiug and escaping whole from
their hail Of rifle fire while strewing
the ground with their dead The air
warrior secures Incompatible oppor-
tuniics individual proweSs and the
records of -e1llantry already made
Will live thruout time Moreover he
H., Of incalculablc value in larger
scusc to the army he serves turhish-
ing its for-secing eyes and guiding 'ts
movements and its artillery fire 1t
becomes more and more clear that
the best air service docs and must
win
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
EaIsEKs YOUTHFUL PROMISE.

III the pirates OF old had done their
business N submarines. they would
have found no need to force their
victims to walk the plank. They
would merely have herded their cap
iives on the decks OF their UNDER
water crafts and then submerged, as
a German submarine captain did af-
ter he had taken on his deck IL of the
crew of the torpedoed ship, thus
cruelty toying with his doomed vic
Tins as cat toys with captive
mouse before violently ending its
terrors
Apologists for the kaiser in per-
pOn will urge that he was not re-
sponsible for and would have for
bidden this shocking bit Of cruelty,
but an old record turned up which in
jica.es- that cruelty was recognized
MS a prominent characteristic of Will
liam II even I'm his youth. The read
actual qualification in the heart Of
the German ruler as he contempla ted
the fate of the crew Of the Belgian
prince whose captor pretended to
save" them only to carry them be-
yond reach OF every bit of wreckage
and then leave them to drown.
Writing in 1883 of the young crown
prince (now the kaiser). Harold Fred
eric, the brilliant American novelist
after describing the face and figure
OF tho Hohenzollern heir declared:
The type suggests the notion of "A
perfectly bred sleuth- hound, and in
wnosc smooth, delicately soft coat
lie the muscles of steel, and in whose
the inhorent taste of human blood.
Not that the princes face is sullen
or savage In its expression. one
shuddcrs as one pats the head of the
bloodhound because OF the stories told
of the terrible ferocity which turks
under its sleek and gentle exterior.
In the same way you took into the
face of this young heir Of the Hohen-
Yolcrns and remember with wonder
ing reservations the malignant tales
WnlCn nave Dccn tOld or MS inner ma
ture Ivy those who Knew it best. Aps
partntly all the women-at least all
the English women--who have had
To do with the bringing up of Prince
William hold him in horror and de-
tcstation. This view is that he is
utterly cold, entirely selfish, wanton-
ly cruel: a young man without con-
science or compassion or any soften
ing virtues whatever. That he has
great abilities they all admit, but
they stop there. The real question
is What will he do? The most com
mon answcr is that he will overrun
Europe. 1t seems very probable that
some future Tainc (who found In
Napoleon a medieval surViNaD CEN
tury hence will write to show that
William II of Prussia and the Ger
man empire was n mysterious belated
survival OF the ante medieval Goths
and Vandalism Attila born thous-
and and more years after his time"
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
sEvERING THE LAST LINK.

Mr.. MiChaolis of Glen Cove, J.. l.,
> having his name changed to Wood
bridge and George w Ochs, the we'll
known newspaper editor. has become
George W. Oakes. These are eN
ampies OF many Of the same sort re-
ported from all parts of the country
large numbers of loyal citizens Of
German descent desiring to sever the
last link connecting them with n
country whose dominating element
has wilfully associated herewith the
blckest infamy. DWirg the first
mCnths OF tho great war these, who
now wish to be known by new names,
were naturally partisans of Germany
as against England and France and
proud of it's successes in arms, but
as time passed they became increas-
ingly sensitive. and. whenever they
could honestly 90 80, took great pains
to explain that their ancestors came
from the southern states of Germany
ana were not to be confounded with
the notorious Prussians.
ne ltdNpll ltl All NiAAN 10 'N'A W.
dent. Tho from the outset disapprov-
ing Of German milltarism. autocracy
ana lust of conquest, they did not
consider themselves disgraced by
these What overwhelmed them and
forced them to such an extreme OF
rcpudiauon was the iuhuman war
methods the soulless callousness. the
unparalleled cruelty and wickcdness
that spared neither youth, age nor
sex and tha. made Germany thruout
the world what the scandalized lsrae-
lite Of ancient times would have de-
sciihcd as "an astopishmcnt and Il
kissing" The case hardened war
lords Of Germany fatuously imagine
that their country has lost nothing
thru their monstrous sins but they
will find that the disgust of an out
ragged world long after the wars end
will extend even into the practical
field of commerce and put taboo upon
articles Of Tcutonic manufacture.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02

The razorbacN hogs of the Caroiinas'
Georgia and some other states was
during the almost exclusive reign OF
King Cotton in the south, very lightly
regarded. Now when mess pork brings
$40 per barrel and upwards, and with
the bumper crop Of corn, the fleet
porkcr assumes large economic Hnpor-
tancc. Its flesh has long been highly
esteemed, as it has characteristic
game flavor, acquired 10y the monde
scrip. animal thru free access to mast
it's roaming thru the nut forests ana
its wholesome vegetable diet Now
the southern farmer discovers that the
once despised clippcr-built hog is sus-
ccptible to rapid finish when
brought into captivity and fed literally
with corn.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
Little Benny's Notebook

The Park Ave. News.


Weather Chessnuts.
Sissiety Notes Members OF slsslety
have reserved. invitations frum MI
Sid Hunt to run down his celier IN
case of Zepplin raid. Peenuts wln
be served Miss Mary Natkins mas
returned after absents or uas''
looking about the same.
Suddn Disappeerants. sam Crosse'
tadpole disappeared out of his aquar-
ian last Thersday and frog was
there insted. being Jest what sam
Cross Expected. -,
Sports. A fancy trick bysickel ru-
ing contest was held last Satiuuay
aftirnoon between Ed Wernick anu
Leroy Shooster, Ed Wernick winilIhs
by ony falling off times TO Leroy
Shoosters 7.
Presence Of Mind.
Pome by Skinny Martin.
I was playing loud on my mouth
organ
And my 9 sisters was running a race
In our out thyoo the bathroom doors
But my farthir kepp on shaving MS
face.
wy not have your dog Insured
For 3 sents "A week we VIII take nm
home every time we see him LOOKING
lost. The Ed Wernick and Lew ia
Wis Dog Insurants ompinny. aver
tiZement. .-
Intristing Facks About Intristlng
People. Artie Alexander wunts' iouhu
a 4 leaf clover, which made nm so
lucky he sold 1t for sents.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-12-02
THE REALM or MiKE.BILIEvE.

People in all ages have sought
for a fair country wscrc things were
like we desired To have them. where
the hard facts Of a struggling exist
cuce are supplanted by a kind Of
happiness which depends altogether
upon the good behavior Of the sub
ject himself We have longo1 for md
dreamed about such country, and a
few OF the poetic souls from time to
time have strlven to matcrializc on
paper for our consolation their con-
ccptions Of mind not hampercd by
unavoidable facts and unpleasant
convictions. This in varying degrees
of each age and upon the progress OF
the race itself Fairy tales are nuI as
foolish as some people would have
US. II is good thing IT has found
soul an irreprcssiblc longing for some
thing better and moro undilutedly Joy
ful than the ordinary struggle for
living. And 1t has been good thing
that this longing has remained with
us. II Is a good thing 1t has found
expression in poems and books. and
in the modern triumph of the stage
and the moving picture.
This is an intensely practical age.
We pretend 10 measu the value Of
everything by its efficacy in solving
IN some way the problems that are
the lot Of every person. We have
been disposed to dismiss the fairy tale
aId the imagery of the poet as some
thing which was Of no practical value
AID hence waste of time, If not
positively harmful. We have had
people who held that it was sin to
'ct children got such ideas in their
heads which might unfit them for
cou!l not get them out OF the chill
drcn's heads to Legin with. rhcy
we're already there. The innate life
Of a child, h,s JOY and qualification.
is always to play like" And most
Of us. happily. never outgrow this
tendency. but only learn to make our
dreams in some measure come true.
Il he only difference. after all. between
play and work is the object TO bc at
tanned. We work Just as hard for
and recreation as We do
for practical results. God pity the
man who has lost the sense OF make
believe" lie. indeed. 1t is who is fit
for treaSous. stratcgems and spo.s
The world Is dreary place for nim
who has no Imagination. or who strug-
Fics to forget he ever had any The
mind and SON need recreation as
well as does the BODY, and that man
is short sighted who never permits
himself the joys OF make believe, d"
but confines himself to sordid plans
for material gain. Is 1t not when
ali is said, actually a practical bene-
Gt for a man To save his soul from
ossification by yielding To the i'm
pulse occasionally to look at things
from the clear viewpoint of the child ?
lie strengthens his own soul for great
or conflicts, he gets inspiration for
nobler cndcavors, and, above all, he
gets a glimpse of "A scheme of things
in which human wickedUess is not
the determining factor.