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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
On Her Way to Old Home in the
Sunny South.

sunny south.
Mrs. Anna Wigglesworth left this
morning on her way to Tennessee
for an extended stay. En- route she
will stop in Telluride, where her son
Jack resides, and also plans to visit
for while in Colorado Springs. Her
daughter, Mrs. W. H. Howard. accom-
panies her around the circle. Her
destination is her home in Mart. Tey
From Colorado Springs, the latter's
daughter and husband will make the
journey with the travellers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Not Heard From.

Charles Meuser, deputy county
sheriff, who was called TO Denver
a couple of weeks ago by the illness
Of his brother-in-law and sister, DR..
and Mrs. Wood, has not been heard
from, although he was supposed to be
home last week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. James Craig were
in from Deep creek this morning sup
plying the market with veal, They
expect to leave for their new home
in about ten days, but just where
that point is has not been definitely
decided as yet, but will either be
Idaho or Arkansas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Margaret Skeen departed this
mprning for her home in Antonito,
after weeks stay with Durango
friends. In few days Mrs. Skeen
andTher son Myers leave for the east,
where they expect to remain for three
months. They will visit in Philadel-
phia, New York and Boston.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
To Live In California.

Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Cable, who
have been here for several months
visiting relatives, departed today for
Imperial Beach, near San Diego, to
make their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

l. N. Moberly, of Denver, and w.
A Shaw, Of Hazen, Ark, arrived in
town last night to familiarize them
selves with agricultural conditions
here.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
On WAY Home.

Mrs. Rosepha Pulford, the newly
elected principal of the high school,
is bound for home after months
visit with her mother, Mrs. Trip, in
Whitewater, Wis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
THE WAR SITUATION IN EUROPE

This ends the British hopes that the
war will be speedily over, and prob
ably means that all available troops
in the British Isles and colonies will
be required to aid France.
Newspapers demand an explanation
OF Namur's fall. The government is
unable to answer. 1t admits the cas-
ualties will startle the world and the
British casualties are enormous.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Leave for Home in Kansas.

Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Nicholas left
this morning for their home in En-
poria, Kan, after three weeks visit
with her mother, Mrs. Robert Rob
erts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

E. v. Campbell, of the Animas val
ley, marketed red raspberries at the
Snyder grocery today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

LONDON, Aug. 24.-Rome, Paris
and other points are unable to con-
firm the report that Emperor Franz
Josef is seriously i'll. All communi-
cations with Austria are cut off.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
JAPAN DECLARES
WAR ON GERMANY

TOXIC, Aug. 24.-As announced
before, Japan begins operations
against Germany in accordance with
her declaration of war last night, but
will ask the German governor of
Kiao Chau to surrender without blood
shed. If he refuses the first and
second b.sSSe Squadron will lombard.
Admirably Tomosaburo and Sadak-
ichi were respectively named com
manders of the first and second squad
rons, while Admiral Thuchiya COM
mands the third squadron which pa
trolls the Chinese coast.
ROME, Aug. 24.-The cabinet con-
tinues in session. Relations with
Austria are strained. 1t is feared
that Italy will be forced to declare
war.
PARIS, Aug. 24.-At some points
along the Belgian battle front the al
lies line has been broken but re-
stored by reinforcements. At other
points the German attackers were
compelled to retire.
The war office says it is impossible
to give the fatalities accurately but
already they have exceeded any bat
tie in modern times. The war office
announced that the French soldiers
were holding their own in Alsace, and
= the Germans had been repulsed in
their attempt to recapture Mulhausen,
General Paus, who is commanding
there, being hotly pressed The gov
ernment admits the German Lorraine
y army occupied Luneville, and that
fierce fighting is expected between
Toul and Epinal
The Germans recaptured Pont-a-
Mousson Sunday. 1t is believed that
the crown prince commands this
army.
ST. PETERSBURG, Aug. "a
General Rennekamp, commanding the
Russian advance in eastern Prussia,
today wires: eve hold the railroads
and have captured Bumbinnen, ortel-
burg, Insterburg and Johannesburg.
The twentieth German army corps
are practically cut to pieces. Several
thousand were captured"
PARIS, Aug. 24.-The war office
announced the "Big battle in Belgium
continues. The French and English
are holding. back the entire German
army" The fighting is desperate and
the results will probably be uncertain
for days. If the Germans are routed,
they will be exposed to flank at
tacks. If allies are defeated, they
can retire to secondary defenses.
The casualties are appalling. The
battle line resembles the letter z. The
upper line runs from Audenarde to
Brussels, the middle stroke from
Brussels to Mons and the bottom
I lines from Mons to Namur. The
\ heaviest fighting today is along the
middle stroke and near Chareroi, 35
miles from the French border.
The French medical corps hired
scores of buildings and emergency
hospitals. Hospital trains are wait
ing and steaming up.
PARIS, Aug. 24.-The battle line
is lengthening. At 8 O'Clock this af-
ternoon the war office announced: "a
general battle is raging from Mossele
to Mons. ,aThe French are continu-
ing In the offensive"
Tho late rumors in circulation that
the Germans broke the allies center
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Thomas Burris and son mo-
tored in from Florida this morning
to purchase supplies at Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. a.
The German embassy at Sarvill Ii
wireless station received the follow
ing wireless; "The brown prince
army won a decisive victory in north
west Diedenhofen near Metz. Over
five French army corps retreated.
The southern French wing on Vernon
is cut off. The French were repuls-
ed to the river Meuse, and complete
ly routed The crown princes army
is pursuing"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
Constipation Causes Sickness.

Don't permit yourself to become
constipated, as your system immedi-
atcs begins to absorb poison from
the backed-up waste matter. Use DR..
Kings New Life Pills and keep we'll.
There il no better safeguard against
illnessA Just take one dose tonight.
25c At our Druggist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Charles Garrison left this
morning for her home in Somerset,
after two weeks visit with hor
mother, Mrs. Anna Rose and her sis
ter, Mrs. Della Wion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

PARIS, Aug. 25.-Censorship still
enshrouds the great battle of Bel
gium. Fighting continues, the allies
on the defensive were forced back to
secondary defense lines. Some sec
tions of the Germans are assaulting
heavily and further retrogression is
edleted, especially from Montmedy
to Spincourt.
The Germans spread fanlike and
enveloped the German French, Bel
gian-French frontiers. The war Of
flee insists that the allies will hold
the secondary defenses until the Rus
slams move in the direction of Ber-
lin.
A war council continues in the pal
ace, and the war minister is confident
of victory. .
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Henry Nelson, who was operated
on at Mercy hospital by DR.. Rob
bins five weeks ago, has recovered
sufficiently to make his way around
on the streets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

E. Eals, the May Day merchant, is
a business visitor in the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

LONDON, England, August 25.-
Premier Asquith, in the house OF
commons said: "The enemy pressed
the British hard but were shaken off
1t is not desirable now to say any
thing further than the French war
office published last night. The
French government says the British
troops, despite hard marching and
desperate fighting, are in the best of
spirits.
The Daily News Ostend cable dis
patches say the Uhlands and Belgian
Gendarmies are fighting fiercely in the
outskirts, autos filed with wounded
are arriving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

An electric light plant has been in
stalled. Buildings are being repair
ed and the work of painting is un-
der way. The new green house and
the registered hogs, sheep and cattle
will be great help in the stock judg-
ing and grain growing classes. The
new binder and manure spreader, feed
grinder, ensilage cutter, gasoline en-
gine, electric motor, cream separator
and cement silo will be great help
to the boys studying farm machinery,
farm building and dairying. The new
moving picture machine will be used
in class instruction and for entertain
ment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Joe Powell, of the La Plata,
outfitted with supplies at otis-Mc-
Girr's today for the sheep camp at
lockwood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

PARIS, Aug. 25.-The war office
announced that the concerted German
attack on the French army at Alsace,
from Colmar, was repulsed with a
heavy loss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Lafayette Cason, Jr., was bound for
Kline This morning to rusticate on
Che ranch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
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Joe CoppinFer was in from Pine
Ridge today on a business mission
Mrs. Frank Rodeeker and babe left
Mercy hospital day or two ago.
Vincent Jelenik, of Florida mesa
was a business visitor in the city to-
day.
Mrs. o. X. Silliman was down from
The Anmas valley this morning on q
marketing expedition.
Mart Lenander, of lockwood, gave
the grocery department at Graden't
his patronage today.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wielang were in
from the Florida today giving tn,
Snyder grocery liberal patronage.
Mrs. E. j. Hayes was down from
the Animas valley today on shop.
ping expedition.
Lafayette Cason, Sr., was in from
his Kline ranch last night buying Q
load Of supplies.
Mrs. Myrtle Moore, of Mancos, is
Staying over in town for a couple Of
days on a shopping expedition.
Sisters Mary Isador, Anastasia ant
Evangelists departed for Denver this
morning for a brief stay.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Mason are
| down from Hesperus, guests at the
hotel Savoy.
Mrs. Lulu Roberts, district organ.
izer for the Maccabees, is in town or
lodge business.
Lafayette Cason, Jr., was bound foi
Kline this morning to rusticate or
the ranch.
| Mrs. Joe Powell, of the La Plata
outfitted with supplies at otis-Mc
CHRIS today for the sheep camp al
| lockwood.
Mrs. James johnson left for hei
home in Pennington this afternoon
fter a ten days stay with friends
in Durango and Electra lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Fritz and daugh-
.er were bound for Monte Vista this
morning after short stay with Az
ec relatives.
Mrs. Alice Townsend went up to
La Plata City this morning for ten
days visit with hrr daughter, Mrs
S. B. Henry.
Mrs. j. f. Ray, landlady at the
american hotel at Aztec, left this
morning for Florence to stay while
18th friends.
+. A. Smith, the Armour reprcsen-
tativei left this morning on his way
to Alamosa to supply the trade with
meats.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fortier return
ed from Telluride yesterday vening
aud left this afternoon for Aztec,
their home.
Mrs. sydnely Organ and daughter,
Miss Isabel, came down from Rico
last night. Today Miss Organ is to
enter local hospital for treatment.
Henry G. Berri returned from Cor
tez last night, where business occu-
pied his attention for couple Of
days.
Through an oversight the return Of
Miss Gertrude Carney, cashier at the
Western Colorado Power company Of
fee, was not mentioned. Miss Car
ney spent her annual vacation of two
weeks duration in her old home in
Dubuque. Ia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. ]. E. Ptolemy, of Mancos, sis
ter of Mrs. d. L. Sheets, left for Pu-
eblo this morning to visit relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. James Johnson left for her
home in Pennington this afternoon,
fter a ten days stay with friends
IN Durango and Electra lakes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Henry made
their semi-weekly trip from Hesperus
today to supply the markets with
beef and take load of groceries out
for the Hesperus folk
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. L. ?. Woods and Mrs. j. S.
Gooding, who have been visiting with
friends in Dolores, were guests at
the Savoy last night on their return
to their home in Pennington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Lulu Roberts, district organ
izer for the Maccabees, is in town on
lodge business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
GERMANS GAIN SWEEPING
VICTORY OVER ALLIES
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
VIENNA, Aug. 25.-Austria de-
clared war on Japan. The Japanese
ambassador has been handed his
passports. A council of ministers de-
cided that Austria was compelled by
treaty with Germany to declare war
because of the Japanese declaration
, against Germany.
COPENHAGEN, Aug. 25.-German
sources report that Emperor Franz
Josef was stricken with illness and
his condition is serious, as the result
CT his exertions in mobilNing the
army. According to one report he is
near death.
ANTWERP, Aug. Pa German
dirigibie passed over the forts. here.
1t was fired upon but missed. La
ter the machine circled the palace
grounds and dropped bombs that
missed the palace but demolished a
few houses and killed several. 1t
started back to the German lines
when an aero gun from the Hemixem
forts, six miles out, sent shell
through the envelope. The airship was
crippled and compelled to descend.
The crew Of twenty-five was captured.
LONDON, Aug. 25.-The war office
admits the Germans captured Namur.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs, Jennie C. Smith, of Aztec
who has just completed term OF
chool u 'foltee, arrived from the east
last night on her way home
|. schayder, brother-in-law of Mrs.
Harry Rachofsky, who spent yester.
day in the city on business mission
left this morning Denver bound.
Mrs. Charles Garrison left this
morning for her home in Somerset,
after two weeks visit with hor
mother, Mrs. Anna Rose and her sis
ter, Mrs. Della Wion.
Henry Nelson, who was operated
on at Mercy hospital by DR.. Rob
bins FIVE weeks ago, has recovered
sufficiently to make his way around
on the streets.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. T. Henry made
their semi-weelSly trip from Hesperus
today to supply the markets with
beef and take load of groceries out
for the Hesperus folk.
Mrs. l.. p. Woods and Mrs. ]. S.
Gooding, who have been visiting with
friends in Dolores, we're guests at
the Savoy last night on their return
to their home in Pennington.
June Roberts was in from the Flor
Ida this morning hunting harvest
hands and threshers. He found plcn-
ty who would be willing to do the
work if II was only inside the city
limits.
Rev. Orville Hood, wife and son,
Of the Florida mesa, drove through
Durango this morning toward Elec-
ira lakes, whore they plan to remain
for three days. They leave for Chi
cago about the first of the month.
Mike Brennan, who was called to
Durango last week by the illness of
his wife, left this morning for Tel
Iuride, where he is member of the
Western Colorado Power company of
fee force.
Mrs. |. J. Bradford and her guests,
Mrs. Bertha Reed and Miss Elizabeth
Bradford, returned from May Day
yesterday, where they were the guests
Of the formers cousin, Mrs. Charles
Mallett.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. II. Hill and Mr..
and Mrs. j. N. Garrett are home from
the Vallecito, where they camped for
ten days Good luck attended their
fish and line efforts and they found
the grouse plentiful.
Mrs. Halter Hunter, who was op-
Grated on by Dr. Robbins about four
weeks ago, for complication of trou-
bles, is recovering and able to sit up
portion of each day. She will bd
released from the hospital in a few
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

The Fort Lewis school now has a
new dairy, good roads and silo slides.
If you wish illustrated evening talks
between Aug. 10th and Sept. 10Th
write TO the principal of the school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. J. F. Ray, landlady at the
American hotel at Aztec, left this
morning for Florence to stay a while
18th friends.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Rev Mr.. Sly, state superintendent
of Baptist Sunday schools in Colo
rado, is staying over in Durango to-
day. the guest of Rev. D. P. Gaines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

J. R. Pound, of Chama, is a bust
ness visitor in the city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

June Roberts was in from the Flor
ida this morning hunting harvest
hands and threshers, He found picn-
ty who would be willing to do the
work if II was only inside the city
limits.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

A large teaching force has been Sc
cured and the Fort Lewis school will
3ffer to boys and girls on September
2Sth the best Of school conditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Alice Townsend went up to
La Plata City this morning for ten
days visit with hrr daughter, Mrs.
S. B. Henry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. J. C. Fritz and daugh-
ser were bound for Monte Vista this
morning after short stay with Az
sec relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Attorney A. Rex Mollette left for
Cortez this morning on legal busi-
ness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Vic Day has been appointed
administrative of the estate of her
husband, the late Col. D. F. Day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

W. E. Bozman, of Cortez, transact
ed business in town today. He is a
guest at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. 7. E. Peterson, of Junction
creek, was among the supply pur-
chasers at Otis -McGirr's today. Mrs.
Peterson just returned from two
weeks outing at Electra lakes that
proved of great benefit to her.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

The Fort Lewis school is now build
ing concrete silo IL by 30. Those
interested are invited to come and
watch the work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Miss Melle Males, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. John Males, has been se-
iected to teach the Pendleton school
the coming term.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

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PARIS, Aug. 24.-The battle line
is lengthening. At 8 O'Clock this af-
ternoon the war office announced: "a
general battle is raging from Mossele
to Mons. ,uThe French are continu-
ing In the offensive"
Tho late rumors i'm circulation that
the Germans broke the allies center
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

is unconfrmed, and the war office
is silent regarding it.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Aug. "a
Secretary Bryan, said this afternoon:
Is. apan has officially notified America
that she will confine her war activi-
ties to the far east" which clears the
roneous statement the president
I ade to the correspondents by mis-
{. ke earlier, that such a pledge had
! 1t been given.
PEKIN, Aug. 24.-Germany pro-
I ited to China, complaining the lat
aided Japan, thereby violating
ltrality. China replied that Ger
J ny's warlike operations in the
lent calculated to violate the prin-
{ les of the agreement whereby the
j iser leased Kiao Chau.
LONDON, Aug. 24.-It is officially
4; nounced that the British expedition
p; forces engaged the enemy in the
: ghborhood of Mons early Sunday
J rning, and fighting has been con-
:.uous ever since. The British lines
: > holding in.
The public is warned not to expect
L , much. Experts say if the allies
thdraw to a secondard line of de-
I lse, it will be merely strategic
J. 1vement and not defeat.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Through an oversight the return Of
Miss Gertrude Carney, cashier at the
Western Colorado Power company Of
fee, was not mentioned. Miss Car
ney spent her annual vacation Of two
weeks duration in her old home in
Dubuque, Ia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

f. A. Smith, the Armour reprcsen-
tativei left this morning on his way
to Alamosa to supply the trade with
meats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Mason are
down from Hesperus, guests at the
hotel Savoy
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Halter Hunter, who was op.
Grated on by Dr. Robbins about foui
weeks ago, for a complication of trou.
bles, is recovering and able to sit up
portion of each day. She will be
released from the hospital in a few
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Myrtle Moore, of Mancos, is
Saying over in town for couple of
days on shopping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Lafayette Cason, sr. was in from
his Kline ranch last night buying a
load Of supplies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

ROME, Aug. 24.-The cabinet con-
tinues in session. Relations with
Austria are strained. 1t is feared
that Italy will be forced to declare
war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Fortier return
ed from Telluride yesterday vening
aud left this afternoon for Aztec,
their home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Wielang were in
from the Florida today giving the
Snyder grocery liberal patronage.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. E. j. Hayes was down from
the Animas valley today on shop
ping expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Rev. orville Hood, wife and son,
Of the Florida mesa, drove through
Durango this morning toward Elec-
ira lakes, whore they plan to remain
for three days. They leave for Chi
cago about the first of the month.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Sisters Mary Isador, Anastasia and
Evangelists departed for Denver this
morning for a brief stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Henry G. Berri returned from Cor
tez last night, where business occu-
pied his attention for a couple Of
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. sydnely Organ and daughter,
Miss Isabel, came down from Rico
last night. Today Miss Organ is to
enter local hospital for treatment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs, j. II. Hill and Mr..
and Mrs. ]. N. Garrett are home from
the Vallecito, where they camped for
ten days. Good luck attended their
fish and line efforts and they found
the grouse plentiful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mike Brennan, who was called to
Durango last week by the illness of
his wife, left this morning for Tel
Iuride, whore he is a member of the
Western Colorado Power company of
Zee force.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Prof. Baughman, principal of the
Flora Vista schools. returned home
yesterday after a short stay in our
town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. |. J. Bradford and her guests,
Mrs. Bertha Reed and Miss Elizabeth
Bradford, returned from May Day
yesterday, where they were the guests
of the formers cousin, Mrs, Charles
Mallett.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Vincent Jelenik, of Florida mesa,
vas business visitor in the city to-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Joe CoppinFer was in from Pine
Ridge today on business mission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mart Lenander, of lockwood, gave
the grocery department at Graden't
his patronage today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. Frank Rodeeker and babe left
Mercy hospital a day or two ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-08-27

Mrs. o. h. Silliman was down from
The Animas valley this morning on q
marketing expedition.