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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
MOntenegrinS Succeed in Win ming Possession of Key to
 Disputed Territory
VAST LOSS OF LIFE AND
 DESTRUCTION OF PROPERTY
European Capitals Await With Interest Attitude of Powers Towards Victors--The
 Views in London

Cettinje. April 23-After final des- perate attack lasting necessarily for almost 24 hours, during which they brought all their forces to bear to overcome the heroic Turkish resist ance, Montenegrin troops have forced their way into the fortress of Scutari
 which for just over six months since October. 1912, had offered such a stub born defense. The assault which gave the Montenegrins possession of the city which has been the sole object of their war against Turkey, began on Monday night. The Montenegrin army then took the offensive along the entire front They completely surprised the Ottoman defenders by pushing right up to the Turkish posi- tions where they engaged in close bay Onet fighting against the Turkish gar rison.
 The Ottoman soldiers made a mum ber of counter attacks and tried with lacking forces out of their works, but they were finally compelled to fall back and leave their positions in the hands of the besiegers who received constant endorsements.
 It was midnight, last might, when the Montenegrins sustained their foot ing in the fortress and detachments of besfezers entered the city at o'clock this morning. According to one re- port Edsaad Pasha- the Turkish com 4nand er-in-clfef, recognized the use Iessness of further resistance after the outlying key position of Tarakosch had fallen before tlfe Montenegrira and Servian guns He is said to have ordered his troops to cease their de- fense of the fortress. Another report is that the Montenegrin commander in-chfef had been negotiating since Monday with E1dsaad Pasha for the surrender of the place. Still another account says that the Turkish troops defended the city itself until the last.
 Although the Servian troops did not participate in the final attack, their artillery was used by the AIontenegrin gunners and 1t is said that to this fact their success was largely due.
 The act of capitu1ation was signed by the Turkish commander shortly af- ter the Montenegrin troops had reach ed the center of the city.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
New Haven Road Stock Takes
 Another Drop

New York, April 23.-New Haven Road reached a new low record in the stock market today, dropping to 109 F. Opening at III, the loss of E points came on the next few sales
 But New Haven later met some sup port, after the general market be- came steadier and the opening pres sure was relieved.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
COUNTERFEIT 5O-CENT
 PIECES IN CIRCULATION

Counterfeit half dollars, which the government had recently sought to To- cate here are now in evidence, the first one coming to light this morning when it was passed upon 8 local Main street grocer. It is said that bear ing the imprint as the genuine arti- cIe it has the slippery feeling of all commercials after some handling and that it's work is not as regular as that of money legitimately manufactured.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
BIRMINGHAM AWAITS
 ORDER ON CABARETS

1T shball take no action in the mat ter of cabaret performances in this city until instructed by the police commissioners or the Mayor" said Supt of Police Eugene Birmingham when asked today to his attitude towards the many restaurant ts and hotels which today furnish such amusement to their patrons
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
HE VIEW AT ROME.

Rome, April 23.-The capture of Ecutarf by the Montenegrin troops has caused a great impression here. The belief now prevails in Rome that with the Montenegrins occupying the city roercive measures by the European Dowerg will be more difficult than fhev were when they only aimed at forcing Montenegro to abandon the 6e&e
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
HUSBAND AND WIFE ARRESTED.

Mary and William Vliet. residing at 937 State street. engaged in an argu- ment on Water street early this after noon, which resulted in their arrest upon charge Of committing 9 breach of the peace. They are hus- band and wife and domestic troubles are said to have led to the meeting.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
CITY MOSTLY IN RUINS.

Vienna, April 23.-The greater part pf the city of Scutari is in ruins as a result of the six months lombard nent, according to despatches receiv- ed here. today.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
POLICE EXONERATE ALL
 INJURED MEN IN BOMB THROWING INVESTIGATION

It became definitely known this morning that in running down vari- ous rurnors regarding the recent bomb explosion in the doorway of the Water street store of Jacob K1einberger, the police had under surveillance many prominent youths of the Black Rock district who formed a gang with whom John Gallagher and Warren Lewis were known to have associated.
 In speaking of this matter today a policeman identified with the case said: "It is regrettabIe that newspa- per pub1ica ton should have attached the names of the injured men with the planting of this bomb they are well known and there is no evidence to show that they were connected with the affair other than as spectators and victims of the outrage.
 Many of the youths have been ex- amined at police headquarters in an effort to ascertain if they had experi- imented with explosives or had any knowledge of the affair. All have de- nfed their participation and there is no evidence upon which we could base an arrest. This is but one of the numerous angles of the affair which are being traced down by the police"
 At St. Vincent's hospital it was said that while blood-poisoning had not set in, the Lewis boy was badly in jured and that his leg which was man gled at the time was in such a condi- tion that he would be confined for many weeks. as would Carn1ody. Gal Iagher, a t his home. 76 Wilson St., was reported as improving and it was ex- pected he would soon be about.
 Mrs. Mary Partee Staples who died at her home No 15l Re0ham avenue,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23

Mrs. Mary Partee Staples who died at her home, No 155. Benham avenue, Tuesday, is survived by one son, Alex ander H., and one daughter, Mrs. John w. Wheeler. Three grandchildren, John Wheeler, IT., Welton L. and Harmon L. Staples also survive.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
THE WEATHER

Unsettled, showers tonight
 or tomorrow
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1913-04-23
R E AID

The Farmer Help Wanted Ads. They offer good op- portunities for
 GOOD POSITIONS
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
FRANCE WILL DEMAND TWO
MILLIONS FOR AIR SERVICE

PARIS, Oct. 3.-Credits amounting
to S2,72O,OO0 for the development of
Frances military air service will be
demanded of the chamber of deputies
when the fall session begins next
month. Of this sum $1,6OO, 900 will
be spent during 1914. This was the
plan announced today by the Poin-
care administration.
Recent developments in the art of
Tying demonstrating that aviators
are comparatively safe in a yeritable
cyclone have encouraged the French
war office in its old belief that aero
planes are better than the unwieldlv
dirlgibles such as the Germans use
and 1t is whispered in political circles
that not only will the demand credits
pass the house but that sums addi-
tlonal may be given.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
LET ALL WORK IN HARMONY

The Herald is loath to believe that
any number of people will be misled
by utterances of jealous people or
newspapers regarding the work of
the Board of Trade or any other or
ganization tending to advance the in
tercsts of Durango and this south
west. Possibly there are some who
only read or give attention to one
side, feel that different methods
should be pursued at times, but if
this is the case they should make the
fact known as the directors are al
ways anxious to obtain the views of
the membership. There is one place
where all, however, can meet on COM
mon ground and that is the move to
have Durango and the southwest
placed on the automobile map. Out
side Of general road work the state
and county commissioners are spend
ing this year in La Plata county over
$25,000. While the outlay is well
worth the money simply as matter Of
good roads for our own people, farm
ers as well as city people-in fact
more so, because it is the farmer
who receives the greatest benefit
from good roads--it is splendid ad-
vertisement. Good roads attract
tourists from all sections and while
tourists are not the whole thing"
they have made California and the
south and Switzerland would hardly
be able to support its own people
without the tourist trade.
Durango will be the natural center
-diverging point in four directions
and with our fishing and hunting, adj
ding the scenic attractions and Mesa
Verde National park will become
famed. To this end let every inter
ested citizen get busy and boost. AS
soon as the road is logged by Mr..
Dods a blue print of the route will
be prepared and cuts made for every
town and county touched by the road.
Durango can have one of her own
showing the side lines and attract
ions. Neatly printed stationery
should then be in every household
not business houses alone-but for
the correspondence of the home. This
will be an inexpensive way of adver-
tising. Several thousand letters go
east from Durango every morning to
all parts Of the world. A letter to a
friend will often result in that friend
telling others about orr good roads
and attractions. If we are not to
have southern outlet by rail in
the near future we can obtain the
next best thing.
Get in the band wagon and push.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
FLOOD CONDITIONS WORSE.

AUSTIN, Tex, Oct. 3.-The flood
conditions of south Texas are worse,
rivers and small streams still rising,
while rains continue in many sec
tions of the state,
1t is estimated that the damage to
railroads will reach S4,O0O,00O.; the
damage to crops and business and
commercial interests, $1,OOO,OOO. A
million bales of cotton have been lost.
1t is estimated that the damage to
San Antonio will reach a quarter of
million dollars. Waters are reced-
ing from San Marcos and vicinity.
but another rise is forecasted. The
crest of the Colorado river flood has
not arrived here, and the river is al
ready up 20 feet, Is feet more than
was expected. The dam in the river
at this place has been reinforced. 1t
is said the crest of the flood will nat
reach the lower courses for two DAYS.
Destruction of crops in the vallys
for two hundred miles south of here
is certain. The Rio Grande is report
ed to be up 20 feet at Brownsville.
and Laredo hundreds are fleeing from
the lowlands.
Eight fatalities have been reported
so far, four at San Antonio and four
at Georgetown.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
WASTE IN THE KITCHEN.

Orators of the windy kind may
feel that from schemes of national
magnitude to modest proposals for
domestic science courses as a prevent
i've of kitchen waste is too great a
drop. But the practical speakers at
the packers convention did not ig-
more the question of conservation or
ceremony in the average household.
Indeed, one Of them said that the
greatest waste occurs in the kitchen.
Greatest, greater or great, waste
there is, enough to account for many
failure to make ends meet. The
average American housewife, or her
servant, wastes good meat that might
go into palatable and nourishing
stews, soups or hash, says the Record
Herald. Contempt for small economy
is a national characteristic, and no.
where, is it more in evidence than in
the Kitchen, Meat is not the only
thing wasted by any means. Economy
IN millions of homes would mean
much in the aggregate, even if it did
not solve the cost of living problem,
which, of course, is too complex to
yield to any simple, sovereign solu-
ton.
Domestic science in the schools is
an excellent thing. But the women
who cannot be sent back to school
should also be reached. There are
various ways of reaching them. Clubs,
leagues, literature, lectures in social
centers and park field-houses might
deal with the subject. Waste is al
most criminal. We work-most of us
too hard in this world to be justi-
fled in throwing away anything that
we or others could use. A dollar
saved is dollar available for COM
fort, pleasure, or provision, for old
age. He or she who makes seven
meals grow where six grew before is
benefactor of mankind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06

coAcSiv..D.e tnat aerJpianes mignt De-
come useful in light packet business
where quick deliveries were of the Ut
most Importance. Suppose, for ex-
ample, that Garros had had dis
patch to convey that could not have
been handled by telegraph. 1t would
take boat a full day and more to
make the distance that he made in
the time between 5:52 a. m. and lao
p. m. Not only might the difference
be of critical Importance in war, but
there might be many occasions when
people would be willing to pay well
for service of the sort in time of
peace. OF course the regular service
is hardly in sight yet, but from what
Garros has done we get glimpses of a
future in which the aeroplane will be
something more than dangerous
plaything g.-Record-H Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
NEW YORK MILLIONAIRE
HELD OR ASSAULT ON GIRL

NEW YORK, Oct. 2.-Herman Oel-
richs, Jr., worth $40,OO0,OOO, was ar
rested for felonious assault upon In.
ellie Singleton this morning and is
neing held in $4,000 bonds for hear.
ing October z.
Attorney Martin Taylor suggested
a delay in the hearing which the court
granted. oelrichs seemed chastened
this morning.
Last night Miss Singleton asked
detectives to telephone ID. NJ. Clap.
norm" her companion Tuesday night
Inc detectives telephoned and Oel-
richs appeared and admitted that he
mad posed as Claghorn. He was ar.
rested and kept in a cell two hours
before he was bailed.
1t is reported the girl told Oelrichs
she would not prosecute him if given
$4,000 compensation"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
BY AIR LINE FROM FRANCE TO
AFRICA.

Roland G. Garros, French avi-
ator, made a record in an oversee
tlight from st. Raphael, France, to
biberta, port of Tunis in North
Africa. st. Raphael is small city
that lies a little to the west of Nice
on gulf that opens. upon the Medi-
terannean. Bizerta is a few miles
northwest of the city Of Tunis, and
direct flight would have taken the
aviator over the Island of Sardinia.
lie made 55S miles in Z hours and 53
minutes, an average speed of nearly
II miles an hour.
Looking over the schedules of fast
trains out of Chicago we find that
the distance to Pittsburg, 1924 miles,
is covered in 10 hours and 20 min
utes; to Buffalo, $40 miles, in from
some minutes less than 12 to more
than 13 hours; to Council Bluffs,
1883 miles, in ~ hours and min
utes.
Garrors had the great advantage of
making no stops, but the endurance
test is all the more remarkable, and
the feat suggests a more practical
use for the aeroplane than such start.
ing performances as looping the loop
AS the risks are reduced such flights
must attract those who are taking to
the machines for pleasure, and 1t is
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06

The situation in Mexico continues
to mprove-doubtles to the intense
disgust of the political patriots"
who believe that the United States
ought to have invaded that country
months ago. There is now an actual
promise of regular elections next
month. Huerta is not candidate
for the presidency, and the powerful
Catholic party, which has supported
his government, has nominated an
other-Gamboa, the able and tactful
minister of foreign affairs. Wheth-
er the liberal party, or the Madero
following, will nominate another
ticket, time will tell. What the two
northern states that the Huerta gov
ernment confessedly does not control
mean to do with reference to the Oc-
tober elections, no armistice having
been arranged, is also an open ques-
tion. But the chief obstacles to a
settlement seem to have been re-
moved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06

1t is an easy matter to make the
round trip to Pagosa Springs from
Durango these days with improved
roads. Can do this and spend sever
al hours at the Springs. By train
it takes two days and one night. A
big saving in time and expense. It's
going to work this way all over the
state. Railroads will have to reduce
their fares or regular auto lines will
gobble the local business. With con-
nection it will be an easy matter to
make Denver in two or three days.
Only $50 mile drive to any of the
San Luis valley towns and then
something over 200 to Denver, an
Alamosa man having made the dis
tance in thirteen and half hours
over poor roads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
PRIEST DISMEMBERED
GIRL WHILE YET ALIVE

NEW YORK, Oct. 3--The coroner's
jury this morning found Schmidt
guilty of the killing of Anna Aumul-
Ter, and returned him to the Tombs
prison to await action Of the grand
jury.
When the inquest began, Coroner
Feinberg announced that portions of
Anna's dismembered corpse would be
buried in the potter's field unless
some one paid the expenses of fun
eral. Schmidt sat huddled on the
reporters bench guarded.
When Feinberg spoke the prisoner
leaped to his feet shrieking unintel-
ligently, his eyes staring and tremb.
ling with rage. He pulled a $2-bilI
from his pocket, wrapped his rosary
around it and threw it at Feinberp.
1t missed the coroner and struck
reporter in the face. Spectators,
fearing an attack, started to flee.
Policemen seized Schmidt, and held
him in his chair, all the while the
prisoner muttered incoherently Fin
ally he was Gained and the inquest
proceeded.
DR.. Geo. Simpson testified at the
examination that the first two Sec
tions of the corpse found showed
that hemorrhage had caused death,
which confirms suspicious that the
girls body was dismembered while
she was yet alive.
Other witnesses identified the
corpse, and describing Schmidt's ar
rest and confession.
The jury was out only few mo-
ments. The jury was composed of all
millionaires, including Vincent Astor,
Marcus Low, j. G. Greenhut, Geo. w.
Fairchild.
Schmidts counsel, Koelbe, denied
that Anna would be buried in the pot
ter's field, saying she had left $500
in bank.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
FUNDS FOR ROAD WORN.

The delegates who attended the
good roads meeting here few days
ago showed how they feel on state
Improvement of the highways by
passing a resolution which favors the
expenditure by the state of large au-
nual sums for roads. According to
their plan the state would raise at
least 100000 for this purpose by tac
levying of taxes. Whether or not
the proposition advanced here is ever
put into effect by legislative enact
ment, it is certain that appropria-
tions for road improvement will al
ways be liberal in this state.
The last few assemblies have been
favorable to the good roads move
ment and at the last election a prop
osition was submitted to the people
for the issuance of bonds for roid
building. 1t was contemplated to
use about one million dollars year
for ten years, but the people rejected
the bond issue. The defeat was not
due to the fact that god roads are
opposed by the people. 1t was caus-
ed mainly by the im'canse number Of
propositions on the ballot. Coco
measures suffered with the bad, the
people feeling that it was the best
course to vote against all PROPOSE
tions on which they were not fully
posted.
Colorado is strong for good roads
and eventually some proposition like
that suggested at the Pueblo gather
ing will be adopted in this state. This
year Colorado had the benefit of q
large internal improvement fund tc
draw from and this was apportionec
to the various counties for USE With
the internal improvement fund ex.
tended it will be necessary to Sc.
cure appropriations from the legis.
lature for continuance of roaC
building. This support is sure to be
forthcoming in some form.-Puebc
Star-Journal
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
SAMPLE OF OUTSIDE ENTHUS.
IASM.

The Herald gives space to the fol.
lowing communication received by the
Pueblo Commerce club last week dur
ing the good roads conference. II
is published for the purpose of show
ing the enthusiasm in other sections
of the state over building of roads
Montrose had 80 cars primed for the
Pueblo trip which, according to the
secretary, was largely for advertis-
ing purposes. Durango and this
southwest section must wake up and
get in line:
"Montrose, Colo, Sept. %, 1918.
"Mr. ]. H. Jenkins, Secretary, Pueblo
Colorado.
"Dear Sir: We are certainly dis
appointed crowd of people here this
morning. 1t rained all day yester-
day from daylight to dark and snow
ed and rained here and Gunnison Sc
it made it impossible to make the trip
over the pass or the Cerro hill which
lies between Montrose and Capinero
large part of which is newly con
structed road. Everything was ready
however, we had thirty cars all ready
with gasoline, oil and water, ready
to start this morning; but as the
rain kept up yesterday we soon began
to lose our enthusiasm and it was
finally decided to postpone the triT
one week.
I'VE will carry out the program
as far as we are concerned, leaving
Montrose next Tuesday, September
30, arriving in Pueblo Wednesday
October i. II seems to be clearing
up here today and has turned colder
so / believe the storm is over and by
next Tuesday we will be able to make
the trip if the weather is favorable
We will keep you posted and | would
like to have you answer so / can read
your answer at our adjourned meet
ing which will be held Friday night,
this week, advising us if everything
will be in readiness for us at Pueblo,
and carry out the idea of the trip
which is largely an advertising mat
ter. While we do not ask that you
arrange any special entertainment,
we are subject to your orders or ar
rangements whatever they may be.
Would like to hear from you as
soon as possible which would be ap-
preciated if you can get your answer
here in time for our meeting Friday
night.
"Yours truly,
wv. o. REDDING, Sec'y.'
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
SHAFROTH'S TALK.

Press dispatches in the Rocky
Mountain News says that Senator
Thomas talked four hours lacking
five minutes on the sugar beet ques-
ton and the three senator's were in
that senate chamber to hear him.
That's crowd compared to those
who will go to hear him next sum.
mer when he gets up to explain why
he voted to put Democratic badges
on the seat of the pants of our sugar
beet growers. As for him he won't
need democratic badges" He will
need asbestos upholstering.-Salida
Record.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
ELCo ECHOES.

Henry TRULY spent several davs
last week in Durango. He returned
on Mondays train.
Mrs. Clara Rhodes visited he,
daughter in Durango last week. Miss
Stella is member of the senior class
in the high school.
Mrs. Dave TRULY took her son Roy
to Durango Monday for medical treat.
ment. The little fellow has typhoid
fever.
Frank Rueker arrived on TUESDAYS
train to visit friends.
John Anderson and family were
visitors across the state line Sum-
day.
Wells Pollock went to Allison
thursday evening on . business mis-.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-10-06
EDUCATORS AND SEX IN
STRUSTION.

The federal bureau of education is
satisfied that the question of person.
al purity and sex hygiene is assum-
ing great importance in our school
systems. The facts abundantly SUD-
port that conclusion.
The bureau has made inquiries
which establish the fact that there is
no agreement among educators. phy-
sicians or psychologists as to the
necessity or utility of such instruct
ION. Some strongly favor it, while
Others as strongly oppose it, believ-
ing that safety lies not in candid and
scientific treatment of sex hygiene
but in diverting the attention of the
young from the whole problem.
In this divergence of opinion there
is nothing strange or unusual. The
learned doctors never agree, and if
society waited for unanimous consent
OF the experts nothing would ever be
done. Questions are settled by ex-
perience, not by disputation. As one
philosopher puts it, questions are for
gotten, not settled. Unconvinced par
ties give up and take up new issues.
Sex hygiene as course of study
Is undoubtedly coming in this coun-
try The really significant fact is
that SO many educators, social work
ers, physicians and moralists have
been converted to the idea in a com
paratlvely short time. The results
we must leave to time.-Record-
Herald.