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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Assistant Secretary of the Navy
SorrIhan p, Roosevelt places the u.
ssunty legahval ability, being led by
of various slew points the standing
OF lne eiiations being: Germany,
3,81s; United States, 1861. We pre-
sumo this estimate is based on the
standing of the two nations before
the European war started. Since then
Germany has lost a dozen or more of
her best cruisers and battleships
which easily makes the United States
second in matter of naval suprem-
acy, and as the war means a general
disarmament in the long run on both
land and sea, we fail to see the me-
cessity of any excessive appropria-
tions for more battleships.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
PRESIDENT WILSON is A PAR.
TISAN.

The Chicago Tribune criticizes Pres
ident Wilson's message as being pure
ly partisan. He recommends more
liberty to the Filipino, not because
he knows anything about the situa-
tion in the Philippine Islands, but be-
cause Democrats have promised in
dependence to the .Filipinos.
The Tribune also says that Wilson
praises the legislation given by the
Democratic congress without regard
to merit He recommends the pur-
chase and operation of steamships in
order to create merchant marine.
knowing nothing about steamships,
being unfamiliar with the operation
of the same, he is willing to plunge
into the steamship business against
all wage conditions and everything
else. The Tribune suggests that ev-
eryone knows; that if American ships
compete with European ships they
cannot pay $40 month for the COM
monest employees on the ship, while
European vessel owners pay only $1s.
No one can estimate the losses of
American government freighting yes
sells.
The president urges economy but
does not do it with an enthusiasm
which would mean that he would veto
measures containing unwise appro-
priations.
The Tribune is discovering, as all
men are discovering, that while Pres
ident Wilson is splendid man he is
a Democrats partisan. One can
read between the lines also that he is
candidate for second term. As a
rule when man begins to think of
second term he ceases to be good
public servant, concludes the Des
Moines Capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
sERENo E. PAYNE.

In the death of Congressman Serene
e. Payne, one OF the the strong and
commanding figures OF the New York
delegation ut Washington has been
removed
The mutations Of empire state poll
tics are often rapid and radical but
Congressman Payne was able to
brave the storms of thirty years by
sheer force Of a personality which
the voters Of his district were glad
to respect. He was an able man and
an incorruptible one and his consti-
tuents kept him at Washington where
he demonstrated his nsefulness and
left the imprint Of his splendid mind
upon some of the most important leg
isiation Of the last quarter of a CEN
tury.
The death Of this man Is distinct
loss to New York and he will be long
missed at the national capital, where
he held the esteem Of his colleagues
regardless of political creed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Shafroth policies come high. Two
years ago the educational institutions
of the state received only fifty per
cent of the money due them. For this
biennial period only about so per
cent will be Forthcoming, although
the allotment at the last legislative
session was cut to the lowest notch
The money rightfully due our schools
has been squandered by retaining a
set Of boards, bureaus and empl1yc
inaugurated by Shafroth to aid his
senatorial ambitions The incoming
general assembly should lose 10 time
in abolishinc the useless boards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Wonder why federal patronage adj
ministration sheets which are SO
prone to copy New York World edi-
torials, failed to give their readers the
Worlds opinion of Secretary Nc
Adoo's flimflam of negroes in his de-
'partment? But we presume President
Wilson would withdraw patronage if
they even dared to publish a mild
criticism. While the World is a
stanch advocate of the Democratic
administration, it is big enough and
broad enough to call attention to the
weak spots of the Wilson family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
BARKER ESTABLISHES
COURSE OF CLIMATOLOGY

GREELEY, Dec, 17.-Prof. George
A. Barker, head of the department
of geography of the State Teachers
college has instituted the only course
in climatology offered in this state.
He believes that the ordinary course
in meterolagy which deals only
with weather phenomena and the in
struments for observing them, falls
short of the facts the health seekers,
home hunters and students seek to
know. Barker hopes to impart to the
students the principles Of studying
climatic conditions as opposed to the
weather conditions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Although l am more than sixty
seven years of age will begin all
over again" With such metal no
wonder Thomas A. Edison has made
such a success of life. The young
man starting out in life who never
gives up is the one who succeeds. The
pathway of life is strewn with men
who fell by the wayside upon en-
countering slight obstacles when just
little more perseverance would have
landed them on the road to success.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
PASTURE

All fenced pasture for cattle and
horses commencing about Aug. is and
lasting during September. October
and November or possibly all winter
il desired. Can accommodate around
so head. Will take stock for one or
more months delivered At the place.
Not responsible for loss but stock
guaranteed plenty Of feed and water
and good care.
Apply Raymondale Ranch, or Geo.
N. or s. w. Raymond.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Huerta, who is living quietly in Bar
celonia, says he has no desire to re-
turn to Mexico. We see where the
)li man is right, President Wilson
sure worked a Kindness on him when
he assisted in his escape to Europe
with his loot of couple of million
dollars. And after all this the butch
er refused to salute the flag.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
STEAMER STRIK ES MINE
AND SINKS; SIX MISSING

LONDON, Dec. 1.-THE steamer
Clearwater struck mine and sank off
Marlborough head, near Scarborough.
Six members of the crew are missing.
Another vessel, not identified, struck
mine nearby and sunk. The crew
escaped in life boats.
The freight steamer, Princess Olga
sank last night. 1t struck mine off
Hartlepool. Members of the crew
were rescued. They said they saw a
German steamer laying mines near
the point where the Olga sank.
The admiralty issued warning to
the traffic between Marlborough
head and Newcastle, that the route
was endangered by mines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

The horse is coming into his own
again. The Des Moines Capital says
choice heavy horses are in demand at
$500 to $500, while fair to medium
bring $40 to Sl75 each, plugs COM
manding from $50 to Si00. With the
European war continuing horse own
err will be able to name their price
inside of the next twelve months in
stead of the foreign government agent
doing the debating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
BOLD BANDIT. HOLDS UP
TWO CINCINNATI BANKS

CINCINNATI. O., N17-An
armed bandid, in broad QpNka ut, en-
tered branch of the PfysAent Saw
ing Bank and Trust company, held
up Manager Edward Hughes, seized
$4,000, leaped into stolen auto and
escaped. Manager Hughes exchanged
several shots with the robber but
none took effect.
An hour later the same bandit rob-
bed the Liberty Bank and Savings
company. 1t is not known how much
he succeeded in making away with
there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
MEXICAN SITUATION CRITICAL.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. H.
President Wilson has taken personal
charge Of the Mexican situation. He
ccrfered with Secretary of War Gar
rison this afternoon. He is determin-
ed that unless Mexican factions at
Naco stop firing across the border,
American troops will annihilate them.
Messages from Douglas, Arizona
say that the Mexican factions at Naco
exchanged shots today, but no bullets
fell on American soil.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

The present cold spell appears to
have given the south the shivers as
well as this section. Damaging frosts
envelaped the Corpus Christi section,
where truck gardening is well under
way. Here we expect some cold
weather, but the far south breads the
chilling blasts the same as we do kill
ivc May and June frosts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Lord Roberts lived through many
wars and was often wounded in ac-
ton and still died quietly in bed. His
record proved he did not fear death,
ard he lived well beyond the "allot-
ted time" but it must have been a
keen disappointment to his martial
spirit to go with this world war still
Undecided.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

The Russians failed to take advan-
tage of their victories over the Ger
mans few weeks ago and the Teu-
tons were quick to break through
their weak spots. In war it does not
pay to have any loopholes for the
enemy to penetrate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Both President Wilson and Secre-
tary Bryan have made so many de-
mands on past, present and contingent
presidents of Mexico that threats now
adays are regarded as jokes. We are
not desiring trouble with the blood
thirsty Mexicans. at the same time II
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
sERvIANs CAPTURE 10000.

NISH. Servia, Dec. 1.-THE fol-
lowing statement was issued, During
the battle of Tarlak, on the heights
dominating Belgrade, the Servians
captured another ten thousand prison.
ers, making total of eighty thou
sands Austrian prisoners our troops
hold"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
would be refreshing to have one de-
nand enforced.

Germany's submarines are ready to
do business at the old stand and will
continue to play havoc with English
bsttleships. Johnny Bull cannot take
t, the high ocean with chip on his
shoulder waiting for the kaiser to fol-
low. The latter knows when to keep
away and is depending on the work
of the little Internal machine slipping
along under water.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Whether to indulge in holiday
truce or fight IL out on the same
line il it takes all winter is ques-
tion which is now agitating the Euro
pean powers. Why not agree to arbi-
ratc during the peace-on-e earth cd
will-toward-men period and forever
erd this heart-sickening saturnalia Of
blood?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

reduce if possible. We do not be-
lieve the commission will have any
more work the coming two years than
during the past two. Every one on
the pay roll should be made to put
in full hours the same as If working
for a private corporation. There Is
too great tendency to shirk when
feeding at the public crib.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

The Wilson administrator, is en-
tering upon the most critical period
Of its history. If it gets into trouble
With Mexico it will be largely due to
the shifting policy Of both Wilson
and Bryan, and if it keeps out of
trouble it will be at the expense of
official dignity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Turkeys entrance into the war
arena has not materially aided the
alliance and when the war is over
there will be no more Turkey in Eu-
rope, and Russia win have an outlet
through the Dardenelles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Maybe few more German raids
along the English coast will cause
Johnny Bull to sit up and take no
tice. German shells are more destruc-
tive than the window smashing suf-
fragettes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

The Austrians are the only ones
fighting whose hearts are not in the
cause. If they win neither the sol
diers nor their country will receive
any direct benefit. It's case of the
lamb being led to the slaughter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

If any Herald reader knows OF
any distress and is unable to relieve
the same, the fact should be made
known as we have charitable peo-
pie who are ever willing to aid the
unfortunate. This has been proven
many times as this paper has never
made an appeal for help that has not
met with prompt response.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Count on it, there viii always be
some fool congressman who wants
to publish broadcast the secret plans
of our army and navy officials. They
are the kind whose mouths should be.
padlocked.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

This is the season Of the year when
the laying hen is monarch of all she
surveys. Fifty cents per is the rul-
ing price for the fresh product all
over the land while some cities find
them necessity at sixty to seventy
cents
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Notwithstanding the efforts of the
Wilson administration agents to make
the people believe prosperity is un-
der full headway, bank clearings in
New York and other centers continue
to fall off.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
GESTERN GUNNERS
TO SHOOT TODAY

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. IT,
Western clubs of the National Rifle
association of America were slated to
open their 1914-15 contests today.
The eastern clubs will start their CON
tests next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

For the 'steenth time the Washing
ton administration has demanded n
cessation of firing across the bound
airy line and for the steenth time the
Mexicans have treated the demand as
"A Joke.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Senator Lodge and Congressman
Gardner have their fighting blood up.
Shades of John Greenleaf Whittier,
what has come to pass in old New
England Gardner is Lodges son-in-
law
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Being good TO father is one of the
popular fads of the current season.
The purpose is, of course, to get him
into good-natured frame of mind
for the payment of the Christmas
t..Il.t
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

If some good Ohio man is wanted
in 1916 that commonwealth is pre-
pairing to point with pride to the Hon.
Myron T. Herrick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

In st. Louis it is proposed to have
license for cats. If the plan is
adopted the Tom-tom Glee club should
be limited to not later than midnight
for the rendition of moonlight SON
ntag
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

It is said the state highway COM
mfssion will ask for an extra Sc, 900
for salaries and office expense. This
docs not look good. These are days
x rstrenchmsnt in all lines of bust
hses md instead Of increasing the
Sslasy IN, efkcrts should be made To
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Another iowa farmer has lost
$4,000 in bet on "A Chicago horse
race. The case is particularly exas-
perating, as the man had been given
a sure thing tip by one of Chicagos
mesl accomplished brass-mounted
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

And now Des Moines is fumigating
her police department. There is more
petty and dirty grating going on
through the police departments of
America than any other line of pub
lie work. And this is saying good
deal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Possibly the fighters at the front
sometimes become discouraged but
the writer's of the official reports are
the worlds greatest optimists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

President Wilson is hard task
mastcrmastcr. Through some unseen
agency he is compelling papers re-
ceiving federal patronage to boost his
rennnination.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

In the interests of peace it may be
necessary to fortify the Panama canal
some more or at least increase the
naval police force down in that vicin-
NV
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Mexico excels in at least one re-
spect. She has more ex-presidents
than any other nation on the face OF
the earth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Ar interesting question in pschol-
ogy Why do California murdcrers
prefer churches as scene of their
c,;rnar2
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
GERMAN STEAMER CAPTURED,

BUENOS AIRES, Dec. Ut Is
reported the Argentine cruiser Pueyr-
rdon, after a long chase. captured
the German steamer Patagonia,
charged with violating the Chilean
.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Six shopping days remain before
Christmas. Do it now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

These are trying times upon the
nerves of tightwad.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

create Christmas cheer the year
around. Here is the place to buy the
combination present where the chill
dren join together and get mother
and father some new electrical ap-
pliance that will be a happy reminder
of the days for many year. Among
the articles on sale that are rapidly
growing in favor with the public are
percolators, chafing dishes, Ell Radios
and labor saving devices such as mo-
tor washers, vacuum cleaners and
electric ranges. Your Christmas list
will be very incomplete if you have
not given the Western Colorado Pow
er company some of your patronage.
Richcy's.
AT the Richey store you will find
a splendid line from which to select
and prices that are reasonable. This
establishment is specializing on ko-
daks this year and desire that their
patrons head their Christmas list
with them. Their suggestion is ko-
dak for the boy; kodak for the girl;
kodak for father; kodak for moth
err
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

This is to be the short session Of
congress, but il viii be none too short.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
TRAINING SHIP HITS NINE.

LONDON, Dec. H. 1t was an
nounced that the Austrian training
ship Beethoven struck a mine and
sank. The entire crew was lost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
Richey's.
The Famous.

The Famous.
Low price on everything is the pol
icy of the Famous this year, but this
in no way detracts from the excel
lency of the line Of goods shown. They
have no end of things that add their
quota toward solving the perplexing
Christmas problem. and make the
shopping a pleasure.
Rachofsky Brothers.
Warning appeal, cheaper than New
Ycrl, prices, is the inducement that
RaeLy-sky Brothers have to offer
buyers. Sounds attractive, does it
not? Best of all it is just as attrac-
tive as it sounds.
Gradep's.
The Graden Mercantile company is
"The Store With the Christmas
Spirit" where every department has
something to contribute to Yuletide
cheer in the form of Appropriate gifts.
On the second floor, Santa Claus
work shop has materialized Every
thing the jolly old saint has fashioned
for the kiddies in the past twelve
months is on sale for prices that suit
all kinds and conditions of pocket
books The china department is a
source of Inspiration for shoppers.
Open stock of both cut glass and
china make this an ideal place for
the purchase of serial presents, so
popular these days. Every depart
ment has its quota of excellent things
for people of all ages and all condi-
tions of life. Even the grocery de-
partment has lot of things for the
Christmas stocking, and everything
that should have part in the Christ
mas dinner is on sale there. Messrs.
Musser and Hogan have just had a
| wireless from Santa Claus that he
will visit the windows of their store
on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
| day of next week between the hours
of A and 4:30 He authorizes them
to invite all the children in the SOUTH
west between the ages of nine months
and ninety years to meet him on these
occasions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Five more shopping days before
Christmas. Do it early.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

kruschke's.
Santa Claus is making his head
quarters at Kruschke's this year
Just glance at the following list they
have to offer and you will under
stand why shoppers are thronging
their store: Handkerchiefs. ribbons,
hosiery, houses lippers, shoes, neck
wear for ladies or gents, garters, sus-
penders, jewelry, back combs, bar
rettes, toilet sets, toilet articles, pic
ture frames, brass smokers articles,
sewing sets, boudoir caps, knit toques
and hoods, table linen, doilies, ETC.,
umbrellas, gloves for all, ladies'
waists, silk petticoats, furs of all
kinds, kimonas, bathrobe blankets,
suits and coats, and dozens of other
useful things at any price you wish
to pay.
Chapman's.
The Chapman Hardware store has
the useful and practical gifts for the
men, the women, the boys and the
girls. Their display windows give
you an idea Of the things on sale
within. You cannot afford to miss
visit to their place of business.
Western Colorado Power Co.
Matt Harrington says that if you
make it an electrical" Christmas you
will be the most appreciated Santa
in Durango. They have on sale the
useful and artistic articles that will
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
Independent Hardware.

Independent Hardware.
This establishment has something
for grandmother, grandfather, moth
er, father, sister and brother, old and
young, and that something is just the
article you are looking for. The cen
ter of the store has been transform
ed into veritable toyland, with ev-
erything the juveniles could desire.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
Jackson Hardware Company.

Jackson's have a store overflowine
with splendid things suitable foi
Christmas presents-knives and gooC
tools for father, the most artistic ant
useful articles for mother, chafnf
dishes for the girls and a wonderful
array of things for the children, too
Their windows are sources of inspira
ton for buyers, and the prices max,
the goods in reach of all.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21
Durango Drug Company.

Durango Drug Company.
Those who are looking for present.
for devotees of Lady Nicotine will
find just what they want at the Du
range Drug company, where the fin
est cigars manufactured are on sale
DR.. Libby has solved the problem OF
steering customers away from cigar.
that fastidious smokers do not lik,
by not having any but the high gradt
articles on sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

Otis-McGlrr Mercantile Co.
When you are seeking something
for HER do not fail to visit Otis
McGirr's and see for yourself the
unusual opportunity to purchase fine
china at low prices. They also have
nearly everything for your Christmas
dinner as well as lot of things the
kiddies like to find in their Christmas
stockings, such as candy, fruits, nuts,
etc.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-21

N. F. Cooke.
What could make a nicer Christ.
mas gift than Navajo rug? Nicl
Cooke, next to the postoffice, has al
excellent line.
Osage County Volksblatt. (Westphalia, Mo.) 1896-1917, 1914-06-04
County Clerks Notice Of Primary
Election.

State Of Missouri
- " IS Oniice Of the
County Of Usage County CLERK
Notice Is hereby given that a Prima-
nv Election will be held at the regular
polling places In each voting precinct of
said County 0f Usage, on the drst Tues
day Of August, 1914, being the +th day
of August 1914, for the purpose Of NOM
mating candidates for the following otii-
ces to be voted for at the General Flee
tion to be held on Thursday the Bird day
of November 1914, to Wit:
senator in Congress for Missouri.
Judge of Supreme Court division No.
One)
State Superintendent of Publ.
schools.
Representative in Congress for Eight
District.
Member of the House Of Rep:esenta-
tives.
Presiding Judge of the County Court.
Judge of the County Court. Firsi Dr.
trict
Judge of the County Court, Second
District.
Judge Of the Probate Court
Clerk Of the Circuit Court and Reror-
der ot Deeds
Clcrk ot the County Court.
Prosecuting Attorney.
Collector of the Revenue.
Two justice, of the Peace for Benton
Township,
Two Justice. of the Pence for Craw-
ford Township
Two Justices of the Peace for Jackson
Township.
Two Justices Of the Peace for Jcffrr-
Ion Township
Two Justices of the Peace for Linn
Township.
Two Justices of the Peace for Wash
ington Township.
Constable for Benton Township.
Constable for Crawford Township.
Constable for jackson Township.
Constable for jefferson Township.
! Constable for Linn Township.
Constable for Washington Township
Committeeman for each nnlifirgl mar