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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
GERMAN OUTLOOK
FOR 1914 GLOOMY
Financial and Commercial
Conditions Far from
Satisfactory.
lBy Cable to The Tribune. |

London, Dec. pa prominent ,nan.
cial man who has just returned from
an extended visit to Berlin and Other
important German cities says that the
outlook commercially and financially in
Germany for 1914 is extremely bad.
Bad as was 1918. things are expected
to be worse in 1914.
Although the Reichsbank has been
greatly strengthened in it's gold re.
serve, the general banking situation IA
very discouragipg. The banks havs
very little money and It is scarce and
hard to get, with prospects Of becom-
ing rapidly scarcer. Loans are being
refused on all sides, and II is almost
impossible to get loans to start new
enterprises or extend old ones.
The trouble, according to this author.
ity, Is largely due to the overextension
Of German commerce on borrowed can
ital in the past. The principal part OF
the business Of the German banks has
been the financing Of German CONNER
cial enterprises on long time loans
Consequently, tho banks are so init
mately tied up with German commerce
that this stability is absolutely de-
pendent on keeping industrial affairs
going.
Meanwhile tho merchants and bud.
ness men have boon following tho DOL
icy Of giving long credits and making
email profits, and depending on the
banks TO furnish, through loans. tho
large capital needed TO keep business
going under these conditions.
The business mon arc now unable 20
collect debts, and are therefore unable
to pay the banks, while the banks dare
not call loans through fear that a uni.
versal smash would follow such a
course, but, on the contrary. still must
seek to find money to keep afoat the
enterprises they have already financed.
This is the situation In which the
German commercial and banking world
now finds itself, and for this reason It
is believed that 1914 will be the worst
year Germany has yet seen.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
FRENCH CONTEST AHEAD
Electoral Struggle Promises To
Be Unusually Fierce.

Paris, Dec. 27.-The campaign for
the general elections in May next be-
gan this week with the formation Of a
new Conservative Republican party
under the lead Of eX-Premier Aristide
BRAND and J. Louis Barthou. Stephen
Pichon, Jean Dupuy, Joseph Reinach
and Alexandra Millerand have given
their adhesion to this group. which
comprises 50 Senator'S and 40 Depu-
ties.
Electoral tours are beginning north,
south. east and west, but there is no
question yet OF French politicians form
ing two great parties, which would still
be impossible, although the number Of
political groups is to-day, for the first
time since the establishment OF the
Third Republic, reduced to only four,
namely, the Radicals. led by Joseph
Caillaux, now in power; the new BRAND
Conservative Republicans, the Unified
Socialists Of Jean Jaures and, Of
course, the ti-Republcan Reaction
ISIS, lnCIuullB tNoy dlSls, iHipti idli7to
and Clericals.
This energetic move Of ex-Premier
BRAND clears the air BRAND and
Caillaux are both fighting types, while
the figure OF NJ. Doumergue, the pres
ent Premier, is to a large degree eff
faced by the stronger personalities OF
these two leaders, especially as Caillaux
has behind him cX-Premier Clemen-
ceau, the old war horse OF French poll
tics being still in fighting trim. He
deals hard blows almost daily at
BRAND, whom he compares with Bou-
LANCER, but with the inferiority that
BRAND lacks the panache-i. G., has no
black charger and no white plume in
his hat.
The issue Of the next elections
framed on this new line will make
the great struggle between now and
May fiercer than any known in France
since the days Of the Dreyfus affair.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
RAMP0LLA WILL MYSTERY
Talk of Exhuming Cardinals
Body Heard in Rome.

Rome. Dec g.-Oficials of the Vatican.
as well as intimate friends and relatives
OF the late Cardinal Rampolla, to-day de-
med emphatically rumors put i'm circula-
ton in certain quarters in Rome OF mys-
terous circumstances surrounding the
prelate's death. They also declared there
was no intention OF exhGming his body for
medical examination. as the cause OF
death had already been established.
The rumors in question are assumed 10
have been founded on the disappearance
OF n small box supposed 10 have contained
some private papers.
In spite OF the denial given out at the
Vatican the "Messagero," a popular news
paper, says the elimination OF the body or
Cardinal Rampolla has been ordered IN
consequence of the suspicious aroused by
his sudden death and the disappearance
of his will, which. it is thought may have
been connected with IL.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
LORD BURNHAM H0N0RED
Representatives of Press Give
Address on 80th Birthday.

London, Dec. 2.-Representatives of the
British and foreign press gathered to-day
at Hall Barn, the beautiful and historic
home of Lord Burnham. the grand old
man" Of the British press, TO present him
an address on the occasion OF the eigh-
tleth anniversary of his birthday, which
occurs tomorrow.
Lord Burnham Is still active in his con-
troll OF THE Daily Telegraph" OF which
he is the chief owner. and his services to
the newspaper world were suitably re-
corded in an address signed not only by
the leading English newspaper men but
by representatives of the American, Euro
pean, Canadian, Australasan. New Yea
land. South African and East Indian
press.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
PAINTERS SECRET OUT
Death Reveals Hermit's Collec.
ton of MASTERPIECES.

Paris, Dec. IA few days ago there
died In an obscure corner OF Montmartrs
a curious old man. A little band OF paint
ers visited his dilapidated studio.
There on the walls, the floor. chairs and
easels was a collection OF pictures that
caused cries OF admiration. Inquiries
showed that the old mans name was Fer
dnand Pelez.
Twenty years ago Peiez, one Of tbs most
brilliant artists Of tho day and chsva-
lier OF the Legion OF Honor, disap-
peared suddenly. Haunted by the misery
he saw everywhere around him, he de-
termlned TO devote himself to the cause
OF the poor and friendless.
Tramps. unfortunates, Migrants, beg
gars. consumptives and thugs alone wers
admitted into his sanctuary. For twenty
years he worked on, living on next TO
nothing, merciless to himself. but always
kind and helpful to others.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
HISTORIC PAPERS FOUND
Give French View of Washing
ton and His Associates.

Paris. Dec. ls--Claude Halstead Van
Tyne. the historian, of Ann Arbor, Mich,
in searching through the French govern
ment archives has come across mass of
letters by NJ. Gerard. the French Minis
ter to the United States during the adj
mnistration OF General Washington.
The correspondence contains minute de-
scriptions of political and social life dur
ing the period and many personal refer
ences to and sketches of distinguished
persons among them Washington, Hamil-
ton and the Adamses.
Mr.. Van Tyne has talked over with
Gabriel Hanotaux, president OF the comite
ce-Amerique, the possibility OF pub
fishing the letters. which would make two
large volumey
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
TANGO POPULAR IN ROME
Practically Universal in Salons
of Eternal City.
tBy Cable TO The Tribune ]

Rome, Dec. 26.-The strenuous ef-
forts at the Vatican to suppress the
tango in Italy have proved almost
failure. Following the example Of
Rome. there has been issued through
out the country a circular giving in
structions to the clergy to initiate
crusade against the tango and such
like dances as being offensive TO the
purity OF every right minded person
end unworthy OF being introduced into
houses and receptions attended by
Catholic women"
All the great Italian pulpit orators
have Illuminated against the fashion,
which is now, however, practically uni
versal in the salons OF the Eternal City.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
NEW THEATRE FOR LONDON
S125,000 Fund Planned for
Permanent Repertory.
INV cable to The Tribune. !

London, Dec. 27.-Granville Barker is
working very diligently to enlist public
support for a permanent repertory the
atre. He wants 10 find a thousand men
willing to subscribe S12J each.
Montague Wigan, long associated
with Miss Horniman, is bending his eff
forts in the same direction, and consid-
cradle interest is being taken by the
theatre going public.
The scheme has received a stimulus
through the recent purchase by the
Shakespeare Memorial National The
atre Committee Of a site in Blooms
bury.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
BOOK INTERESTS PARIS
Young Doctor Gives His I'm
preston of the Blind.
[By Cable to The Tribune. J

Paris, Dec. 2T.-Great interest has
been aroused in Paris by the pubica-
ton Of the first book OF a young Lyons
doctor, Andre Curtil, who, during many
years work among the blind has
struck a number Of curious phases Of
their psychology and the peculiar phi
losophy of their outlook resulting from
being deprived OF their sight
DR.. Curtil noted his Impressions and
wrote the volume for his own pleas
ure. 1t has caused something of q sem
sation in literary circles. LIE Temps"
commenting on the book, halls the au-
thor as new Maeterlinck. DR.. Curtil
is twenty-six years old.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
Blows Exchanged in New Diet

Agram, Croatia, Dec. 27.-The new Cro3-
tan Diet was formally opened to-day
and was informally adjourned after
brief and riotous session, in which blows
we're exchanged because of the inability
of the members to agree peaceably on
date for the next meeting
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
Pardon for Maza Asked.

Havana, Dec. 21.--The Reporters AS
ISOLATION and the Press Association, OF
Havana. to-day requested President
Menocal to pardon Enrique Maza, a Cuban
journalist. who is serving a sentence OF
two and half years Imprisonment i'm
posed In August, 1912, Tor assaultins
Hugh S. Gibson, at the time charge daft
falres OF the American Legation here.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-12-28
SYRIA SEES AN AER0PLANE
Vedrines Honored in Beirut
Causes CONSERVATION in Jaffa.

Beirut, Syria, Dec. 27.-Jules Vedrines,
the French aviator now on an air trip
from Paris to Cairo. caused a complete
suspension of business here to-day. when
he made the first aeroplane flight ever
carried out over this city.
The Patriarch presented the aviator
with bouquet prior 10 his departure for
Cairo.
jana, Palestine, Dec. 27.--Jules We'd
rines. the French aviator passed over this
port to-day on his way to Cairo. causing
CONSERVATION among the inhabitants, most
OF whom were ignorant of the existence
OF flying machines.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22
No More "Red Tape"
In his last Washington letter, Com
gressman Heating says:

In his last Washington letter, Com
gressman Keating says:
".Red Tape'-that ancient enemy.
Of deveiopment-is doomed, at least
in SO far as the Interior department
Is concerned. Secretary Lane hss
passed the word to his subordinates
that failure to cross u or dot an II
is not a capital offense and that =
man who is attempting to make .
home on the national domain 10 en-
gagged in laudable undertaking and
should be encouraged by the repre-
sentatives Of the federal government.
1.-THE secretary will do anything
within reason for the little feliows'
but he is tougher than Bryan when
he comes to dealing with the big
monopolists, was the way Lanes
assistants explained his chiefs at
titude to me.
ALMOST every day we are fur.
nished with pleasing evidence Of the
change in policy Of the department.,
and always 1t is something which
smoothes the path for the home
maker and never anything which
tends to foster monopoly.
Take for example the experiment
which the secretary is making In
Colorado concerning final proof by
homesteaders. Hereafter. In all pro-
tested claims, final proof will be
made upon the Rround-that 10, on
the claim itself. The entryman will
have al opportunity to confront the
official who made the protest and
every point in controversy will be
threshed out where all the evidence
is at hand. There will be no more
hearings and rehearings with the at
tendant delays and expense. A
square deal will be assured and the
nerve-wrecking red tape will be cut
out. What this change means to the
homesteader only q westerner can
appreciate. For the time being the
experiment will be confined to Colo
RADIO but am confident 1t will b.
such a pronounced success 1t will be
quickly extended to all the public
land states.
"Another blow at red tape is con-
tained in the announcement by the
Geological survey that settlers who
desire to have designated as subject
to the enlarged homestead act need
not employ attorneys and other ex.
psrts to prepare their petitions. W.
are told that tits Secretary LAnss4
Idesire that xiss sAsGisf- shaH 4x1ss III
simplest and most direct means to
make his wants known" No definite
form of petition is required. The
settler is expected to write letter to
the Geological Survey, Washington.
d. c., giving q description of the
land he wants to take up, the
description Of his original home
stead entry (if he has made
one) and such evidence as he pos
sesses to prove that the land he seeks
is non-irrigsbie. On receipt Of this
letter an ofiicial investigation will be
made and the applicant promptly
notified Of the decision.
"All very simple, isn't It? And how
different from the old system"
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22
St. James Church

There will be two special sermons
preached by request next Sunday.
That In the morning will be on
Is requested by the
governor.
The sermon In the evening will be
on temperance, which is asked by
the Church Temperance society.
Service on Thanksgiving Day at 10
o clock.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
thanks to our friends for their kind
ness, sympathy and assistance dur
ing the illness and death OF our
beloved little one.
f. A. and MRS. MERRITT.
Meeker, Colo, Nov. u, 1918.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. L. E. Jones Of Range
.ly. was the inscription on the Meeker
register, after the arrival Of the stage
evening. Chief Clerk Low
Immediately spotted the Jones' as
and assigned them to the
bridal chamber. He WAS right. L. E.
Jones and Miss Grace Hildenbrant
were married at Longmont, Colo,
November 18th. Good luck to them.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Roady Kenehan has been getting
1t from all sources for his attitude in
relation to paying the expenses OF
the state troops now in the field.
Roady will come through" as soon
as he gets the limit on free advertis-
ing. The horseshoeing statesman is
q close second to Little Ben and
Roosevelt when it comes to working
the press for free publicity.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Mr.. o. J. Aldrich was In town this
week, ell route from Thornburg to
Grand Junction, for the winter.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

That fine display Of grains and
vegetables on display in the Oldland
windows, was grown on the J. H.
Mitchell place on Strawberry and
are dry farm products.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Simp Harp sold seventeen young
bulls, last week, for $l,7OO, and, they
were cheap at that.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

J. B. limerick was autographed
at the Meeker, Wednesday, EN- route
home after month on the outside.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Pioneer Ed Wilber of Danforth
park, mingled with the town folks
Saturday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Evan G. Thomas was among the
Park folks who visited town during
the week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

We notice that the churches Of
Denver have taken to advertising to
draw attendance. Another indrose-
ment Of the efficiency of printers ink.
They have all got to come to 1t IL
they want to be in the running.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Olaf Anderson of the Park, was In
Saturday interviewing Simp Harp
relative to disposing of some of his
thoroughbreds.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

A spell Of winterish weather set in
Thursday night, continued all day
yesterday. Considerable snow fell
and melted about ~ fast ~ It came
down. making very disagreeabie
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Elmer Clinard Of Buford, was
town visitor Thursday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Shuman Of the Park
were town visitors Saturday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22
At Denver

Joe Neal received $8 for heifers,
l$8. 55 and %. 75 for steers at Denver.
Neal 4 Wilson, on the same
market, received $8 for cows and
l$8. IS for steers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Mr.. J. M. Walsh, accompanied by
his daughter, Miss Walsh, spent part
OF the week In town. MIR. Walsh is
one of Rangely's pioneer settlers.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Colonel J. c. Duffy registered a
the Meeker this week.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

George Warren Of Rosedale, at
tended to business matters In town
Tuesday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Boyd Walbridge received *72 per
head for his steers, at Rifle. Very
good considering the recent down
ward tendency of the market.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Hugh and Mrs. Jones Of Buford,
spent Saturday and Sunday in town.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

J. M. and Mrs. Hayes were shop
ping Saturday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Wyman of Thorn
burg, are spending a few days In
town.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22
A Program Of Sports

Is being arranged for Thanksgiving
Day at Meeker, weather being fav-
orable.
One Of the principal events will be
horse race between the Boner and
Wyman horses, for stakes Of 500
a side.
A bucking contest is also on the
program. An expert from Little
Snake river, is coming over to take
Tor attempt to. take) the conceit out
of joints the Walbridge money
getter.
A foot ball game will be another
attraction.
In fact, weather permitting. there
will be fun for all.
The Boner and Wyman horses are
fast ones, and a lively contest is sure
to be pulled of.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

I Augustus Edward, jr., son Of A. E.
and Bessie Merritt. was born in
Meeker, July q, 1918, and died No.
vember Is, at 28 p. m. The little
one had never been strong, and in
spite Of the best of care aud medical
skill gradually faded away into the
life beyond. The funeral services
were conducted from the home We'd
inesday afternoon, by DR.. DeMotte Of
the Methodist church. A sincere
sympathy goes out to the bereaved
parents.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

The building boom 10 starting in
early; getting a good start for the
big rush, booked for the coming
spring.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

FOR SALE A good 4-year old
work horse. Enquire at this office. nj
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

The Denver News force dast
Saturday night must have been
short on "live" copy. A colum n
article and a half-tone photo is de-
voted to our erstwhile Meekerite,
Miss Helen Hilsher. The fair Helen
and her friend, Mrs. DR.. Jones, are
quietly living on the latter's home
stead at Roggan, Colorado.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Tom Scott returned from Denver
Friday.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

The theme next Sunday morning
will be 1.-THE Value Of the Christian
Church." and for the evening, 1.-THE
Danger of Unbelief."
A cordial invitation to all.
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Will pay tic for all dry hides. The
Meeker Market. n8-tf
The Meeker herald. [volume] (Meeker, Colo.) 1885-current, 1913-11-22

Galvanized chlmneys, any size,
made to order, by A. E. Lytle.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-25

The Rie Gift Contest Of the Albu=
uueruue Mornins Journal, the biggest,
most popular ana most successful OF
any newspaper contest ever conducted
m New McNico and Arizona, and one
0f the greatest ever conducted in TINS
part of the country. rs now "a matter
of history. All that remains to he
done ~ for the young women who
proved their rights 10 the magnificent
prizes hV their earnest work during
The two months or more OF the con
test. TO call and claim them All the
prizes are ready 10 he turned over To
those who have won them by dint Of
personal popularity and Industry
And right here 1t might he proper to
state that. with hardly single eX-
ception, the candidates worked with
a spirit OF energy and determination
worthy of amy cause, proving their
unequalled ability to really accom-
plish things after once having made
up their minds.
The contest itself closed In a fitting
blaze of glory Saturday nighi at
O'Clock, and all dan long candidates
and their friends throneed the oftice.
and the contest department was taxed
to ita limit TO handle the votes and
subscriptions which the eager ones
were anxious to turn in before the
cnll OF time put AN end tp the work
Promptly az O'Clock yesterday art
cruoon the ballot box WAS turned over
10 the Judges, Messrs y. Is. = Sellers
Dr 4. r. fukens and John Baron
Burg. Who proceeded To the work ot
counting the votes contained therein,
which work at Is complctioni was
destined to make number OF the
Young women of Albuquerque and
surrounding territory he happiest
morlals in this section OF the country.
The business office of the Morning
Journal where the count was con-
ductod ia public was well filled with
candidates. their friends and even
those who hnd no interest in any canr
didate but had, nevertheless, taken
"a deep interest In the contest since its1
inception. Tho crowd which Was
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1913-03-25
Winners in the journals Big Contest

We undersigned Judges in Albuquerque Morning Journals
Popularity carefully canassng the votes hefe declare
following o The various prizes
oi8 Buick Completely Equipped Touring Cur
Mrs H. H. STAMPS AhuQueroue 45cGso votes
SECOND PRIZE
RondSer
Mrs Gus WEISS i@guna District No 2.tt.ttt.'t tVzfVV Fo''
DISTRICT
Prize Ia Each District
ftarnrd q lAndemann Upright
Galmp District No t29yntV votes
lsarurd a kiue fpiieh rtano
nENRfE1rA District Se $50 votes
nls h. N noNo msdra ba,ric Ne isa7Go votes
lindemann $500 Upright Piano.
HOWELL District No la2sV votes
Learn q findemam taoo Upright Plano
KATHLEEN CANNON fabian District 80 e'.tt'' os'V VOTES
u Each District
" RtseuArPr Guam District No 2tt'.' ieoSaV votes
Diamond
MRS T. L. HEAD District no 1iii5eo votes
mas y 'q pp0elrS S ubuaueruc District No. 1ilesoo
erNt l'2 ' snn ' T District No s...... e7ae2o
ELIZABETH MCINTYRE Carthage District 80 .'f osV'V Noe7
Prize IN Zach District
Ladies' Solid Watch
MARGAREr District Ne l32l0gO votes
So
MAtnNg MOORE nc ragd +foi21so votes
ISABELLE oBANNoN District So i 9essio votes
FNEpA BECKER Heen District NO. Nfe-o FoeS
solid Gold Watch
MARGtNB District 30 Oist'o votes
II Each District
Complete The Albuquerque Business colese
BROWN Albuquerque District no. 9tSfbO votes
FLORENCE Williams District No 71fa0O votes
lst,sr At,lerr tcrnauo District N,
ncrpfNn rntNT sl,e civ, District Ne I...
HoIcoMR Lakewood District SO 5litao votes
lsigncl X SELLERS
c. LuKENs,
JOHN BARON BURG,