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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

There used TO be saying that the
man who suggested shaking for the
drinks always got stuck. Austria was
the first to declare war and so far is
the scvercst sufferer. Its army of
invasion has been driven from Servia
and its army Of conflict with the
Russians is facing annihilation. A
vast territory has been captured and
there Is even fear that its capital may
b. taken. The losses in battle have
heen enormous and the whole land is
IN mourning. The harvest remains
uneathcrcd and thousands Of men,
women and children are in the grip
pf famine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
THE HEALTH COST OF WAR.

Chicago Journal.
Children born in France, Belgium,
Germany and Austria Hungary dur
ing the six months or a year follow
ing May 1, 1915, will average below
par in health and size. They will die
more readily of infantile diseases than
the children of other years and those
who survive will fall short of normal
stature and development.
II military conscription prevails in
Europe in 1885, boys born during the
period named will be rejected in large
numbers because they are under the
minimum height prescribed for SOL
dier.
To lesser degree the same condi-
tions will prevail in Russia, and to a
much smaller extent in England
This is prophecy only in form. In
substance il is science and experience.
Children born in the months follow
ing May l, 1915, will be the offspring
of fathers who did not go to the war.
Since all able-bodied men in -four
countries have been swept into the
army, it follows that most of the
children in question are the sons and
daughters of physically defective men
and weakness breeds weakness.
The generation in France conceived
during "l'annee TERRIBLE" the terrible
year when Moltke was laundering at
the gates of Paris, averaged nearly
an inch shorter than the national av-
erage and the exemptions from mill
tary service for weakness and defec-
tive stature were twice as great in
that group of conscripts as in any
other. This is one of the prices Of
war of which kings and statesmen
seldom think.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21


1t is eninently proper, therefore,
that the New York banking system
should be strong enough to fulfil
these obligations, and it is especially
important that the federal reserve
bank at New York should stand at
least up to the shoulders Of the big
national banks and trust companies,
instead Of being puny thing at
which they can afford to snap their
fingers, except perhaps in periods OF
acute crisis.
1t was pointed out in these columns
soon after the federal reserve dis
tricts were created, that it would be
most unfortunate situation if the
federal reserve bank at New Yorl
should find itself powerless to influ
ence the exchanges, through the dis
count rate or otherwise, in the fact
of the competition of other New Yorl
banks with hundreds Of millions o1
resources. 1t was declared that "tht
outcome Of such condis15S woult
either be financial anarchy, littl'
short of that which prevailed in 1907
or the welding Of the entire banking
system of the country into cohesive
whole be the federal reserve board
Wall Street Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

Germany is one to terrify civilized
mankind.
No good can come from the fight
ing around Chartered.
Whichever sitlA loses, civilization
loses.
If the battle should be inconclusive
civilization would lose none the less
from the loses to the civilized ma
tons taking part.
In wan. between a bigoted and
backward nation and free and for
ward nation the result may be for
progress.
In war between Russia and Ger
many, for instance, a German victory
would bring better conditions to the
inhabitants of any territory captur-
ed, and it also would bring greater
freedom in the defeated country.
But in this fighting French defeat
must result in the setback of republi-
can ideals.
If Russia then comes successfully
to the rescue Of her ally will not the
czar be supreme in Europe?
The immediate outlook is not ia
vorable to progress.
We watch miserably this destruc-
ton of civilization and wonder how
the triumph of bigotry will affect the
world for the next hundred years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
OUR ROADS.

Colorado citizens at the coming
election will be asked to vote upon
the question Of continuing the work
of building better roads throughout
the state. This question will be sub
mitted in the form of a bill to in
crease the state road fund bJ an an
nual levy of one-half mill
After January /, 1915, the state
road fund, i. G. the fund which the
state has at its disposal to divide
among the counties as aid to them in
the construction of state roads will
amount to less than $150,00e. Divid-
ed among sixty-one counties of the
state it will be quickly recognized
that this amount is too little TO meet
the demands for improved roads in
Colorado. The proposed half mill
levy will bring into the roa1 fund a
sum little in excess of 100000.
With such fund as this every pro-
hibitive grade and every bal stretch
of road in the entire 1900 miles of
state highways can be eliminated
within three or four years.
The half mill levy asked is very
small burden on the taxpayers of the
state, and according to the present
plans the money raised in each coun-
ty will be spent in that county on its
state roads, and each county in the
state win therefore benefit directly
by the money raised within its bor-
ders for this purpose.
During the past summer there have
been automobile tourists in this state
from all parts of the union. The
auto tags of other states have in
many places been almost as common
as have the Colorado tags. These Wis
itors have been attracted by the roads
of this state, and during their stay
here have left hundreds of thousands
of dollars. Colorado must build bet
ter highways, and must build roads
which will connect and be of benefit
to every section of the state. Such
an investment is the best that can
be made at this time.
A favorable vote on this bill will
mean that Colorado will within the
next few years go forward rapidly,
and become universally recognized as
the Playground of the World" A
negative vote will mean that road
work in the state will be set back at
least five years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

The British commissariat has per-
fected the following menu for each
man on the firing line: Daily, a
pound Of bread, with cheese and jam,
a pound and a quarter of beef with
tea and rum; two ounces of tobacco
weekly. The daily allowance of the
French private soldier in the field,
nearly three pounds, is as follows:
Vegetable soup made from an ounce
and half Of mashed vegetables;
army biscuit, twenty ounces; rice or
beans, seven ounces; fresh meat, six
teen ounces, or canned meat, twelve
ounces; coffee, three-fourths of an
ounce; sugar, one ounce.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
AT LEAST INDIsCREET.
New York World.

New York World.
One of the most interesting events
of the present brilliant military-social
season seems likely to escape without
proper notice. A lot of wealthy Ann
ericans momentarily stranded in Gen
on by reason of war paid 100000
or more for a ship to carry them
home. They arrived here in great
luxury, but on the way over it oc-
Cured to them that it would be a
good idea to denounce the American
government, and they did SO in ap-
proved form. On second thought,
however, when they had been better
informed, they concluded that they
had made mistake, and, the con-
vention having reassembled, it was
decided that the state, war, navy and
treasury departments deserved COM
mendation for what they had done
to rescue American tourists in Eu-
rope. In due form this Endorsement
Of the United States of America has
been transmitted to Washington and
we hope that it will be duly appre-
ciated. What asses some Americans
arci
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

The future gowns to be designed
by American women will be just as
smart and just as stylish as any they
have ever worn, with the added adj
vantage Of radiating refinement and
gcntility.
American women are the most
beautiful on earth, are noted for their
intellectual attainments, and are pos
sessed of an indomitable spirit which
knows no failure.
The designing of their own gowns
will be but an incident in their bril-
liant careers, for even now the world
is PROSTATE at the feet of American
womanhood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
CROSSES FOR THE KINGS.

Chicago Tribune.
When the Emperor Francis Joseph
sent cross to the kaiser, in recog-
milton of his valor and triumphant
deeds, it was recognized that war
has its pleasant moments; and when
he kaiser sent Francis Joseph cross
which the old man might have given
him with his Cruel, the amenities were
complete.
One thinks of decoration as some-
thing won by supreme human endur-
ance in the hour of greatest attack
upon human nerves and emotions
iomething which man might have
,ome out of the wreck of enterprise
or the success of a foflorn hope de-
serving. That thought is coupled
with wonder as to what trenches
Francis Joseph and the kaiser have
rushed, what batteries they have fac
I'd, what periods of starvation they
have suffered, and what wounds they
have endured.
This is where democracy reveals
its ignorance of monarehical institu-
tions. When kings decorate each 9th.
er they decorate each others nations
Germany is triumphant. Francis 10
seph decorates the kaiser. And tht
other way around--alihongh we lack
confirmed evidence that Austria Hun
gary is tramping down its enemies by
the thousands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
RUsslA-pARTIAL PROTECTOR.

Manchester Guardian.
Russia is very often called the pro-
tcctor of the Slavs, but the phrase is
one of those which people go on re-
peating without considering whether
it is right or wrong. Russia may
justly be called the protector of the
orthodox, but to give her the title
of protector of the Slavs is only part
ly true. The Poles are Saws, and
they exceed in number the entire
population Of the Balkan peninsula,
yet Russia has consistently oppressed
them. The Bohemians are also Slavs,
and although few Russian nation
alists have tried to curry favor with
them, there is-not the slightest chance
Of Russia risking the life of n single
soldier to save them, should Austria
again treat them harshly or unjust
~. The bond between Russia and
Servia is religious rather than racial.
For Catholic or Protestant Slavs Rus
sia cares nothing.
One rarely hears Russian speak
we'll of the Poles, writes correspond
ont, but they are often enthusiastic
when they talk Of Servians and Bull
garians. "In Belgrade and Sofia +
went went into the churches, and the
effect uron me wns overwhelming"
said Russian publicist; 'the SER
vices were Just lokc those at home,
and as ! looked at the people round
me, ! felt more than | had ever done
before that they were truly my
brothers." In the churches Of War
saw or Prague the good man would
doubtless have felt that Poles or Bo-
were even more distant cous-
ins than he had been led to think.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
NEW YORK CARRIES THE LOAD.

Attention is properly called by a
leading New York bank to the fact
that the pressure of the demand for
gold to settle foreign balances and
maintain the national credit falls pri-
marily upon the banks of New York,
and only gradually and indirectly up
on other banks. This is the truth
which believers in the massing of the
gold resources of the country in Il
central institution sought to hammer
into the heads of the leaders of the
administration, during the framing of
the federal reserve act year ago.
While they had only Indifferent sue
cess, time is vindicating their judg-
ment. 1t is New York bankers who
have furnished nearly the whole of
the gold which has been exported dur
ing the past eight months; it is New
York bankers who have taken out the
bulk of the new emergency circula-
ton to meet the demands for credit;
and it is New York bankers upon
whom has fallen the responsibility
for making plans to safeguard the
honor and financial soundness of the
country.
New York. is the fulcrum upon
which turns the bulk of the exchange
business Of the country. 1t is through
New York banks that the cotton crop
is financed, as well as the western
harvests: and it is only through New
York banks that arrangements can
be made with European institutions
for appectable credits and for ssttle-
ment of European obligations to this
country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

The public service commission in
Washington, D. c., is considering an
order directing that all sightseeing
automobiles, "herdics" and heavy
passenger auto vehicles be equipped
with Tenders like those on street cars.
Two fatal accidents to children caused
by the ponderous big passenger cars
and recommendations of coroner's
juries that Tenders be required arc
being needed by the city heads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
VILLA NOW AND VILLA THEN.
Golfers Weekly.

Golfers Weekly.
President Wilson is described by
the administration press as having
"his jaw set hard" as he threatens
what he will do to various business
interests which he says are cncour-
aging Villa to stand out against the
present government of Mexico. If any
business interests, for their own pur-
poses, are giving sympathy and en-
couragement to Villa, they are only
doing what the president of the Unit
ed States recently did. Doubtless
President WILSON can see a distinc-
ton between the two cases, but Villa,
being an illiterate brigand, can't. Our
own feeling is what neither bust
ness interest nor government ought
to have any sort of understanding
with bandit
When President Wilson's wish to
get rid of Huerta was baffled by
that old renegadc's skill and stub
bornness, then Villa was taken to the
administration bosom. He was not
only given encouragement and SYM
pathy, but was permitted to have
arms. Here, at home, the admins
tration press used all its facilities to
create a public opinion friendly to
him. Villa could last in any Ameri-
can town where his character and
deeds were known about as long as
it would take the leading citizens to
organize lynching party. Wilson's
backing of Villa was an abandonment
Of the most fundamental principle of
morality for hurried expediency. 1t
is too much to expect that he can es-
cape the consequence of it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
resistance.

LONDON, Sept. 1s.-Thss wsss of
flee admitted the British preS kted
General Won Kluck's army from
breaking the French left, in series
of fierce battle in which the Germans
were repulsed. General Charles Fer
fusson's artillery is given the credit
Newspapers emphasize the state
ment in the kings speech that ENG
land never quits until its object is
accomplished" 1t indicates this means
decisive defeat of the Germans.
| PARIS, Sept. 18.-The German and
allied armies are apparently battling
to draw along the line of the Qise
and Meuse rivers. For five days they
have tried in vain to break each 9th
er's line. Thousands have been kill
ed. The wounded lie exposed to the
cold wind. The French are still on
the offensive. The casualties are en-
ormous. Gallieni is confident that
the German line will eventually break.
/ AAS Soyo ~ may tethG Wceh. DUH
armies have been reinforced. Des-
perate fighting occurred at the center.
Last night the German sortie
reached the Rheims, but were repuls-
ed with heavy losses. The British
bore the brunt of the fighting on the
allies left. After repulsing three
German assaults the troops under
General w. P. Pulteney made coun-
ter attack with the bayonet, decimat-
ing the German brigade.
This afternoon the war office at
Bordeaux telegraphed: "The battle
still continues along the whole front
from Disc to the region of Woevre.
There are no important changes any
where. Three German attempts to
take the offensive against the Eng
lish were checked. At Rheims we have
also repulsed three violent counter at
tacks."
The French occupied Thanh and
Altkirk in Alsace. They may ad-
vance against Strassburg.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. 49,
Peace negotiations hinge on the presi-
dents Interpretation of the recent
communications between Washington
and Berlin. 1t is stated authorita-
lively that the president does not feel
anything yet received from Berlin
warrants him in renewing peace me-
diation offers.
He regards Chancellor Bethmann
Holwegs reply received yesterday as
merely acknowledging informal in
qujries. Nevertheless he will prob
ably renew his proffer Of mediation
later.
VIENNA, Sept. 18.-It is announc-
ed that high German officials have
Joined the Austrian army and are di-
recting the great battle progressing
along the San river in West LemberR.
The Russians assaulted the fortified
lines from Jaroslav to Przemysl but
failed, with enormous losses. The
Austrian army was reunited following
the defense plan of the German gem
eral staff which assumed RESPONSE
bility for the Galacia campaign.
German reinforcements are con-
stantly arriving. The foreign, office
denied that Austria was suing for
peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

The enthusiastic manner in which
all England is flocking to the colors
is shown in the enlistment of all the
male members of some families in
various parts of the kingdom. Henry
Elliston. an ex-grenadier guardsman,
living at Battersea, has eight sons
serving with the colors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

Amid the frowning war clouds.
there is nm occasional CLINT Of sun
light For instance, the king Of the
Tonga islands in the southern Pacific
has announced his neutrality.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

Elzic ]. Henderson and his wife
were having fight at their home in
st. Joe, the other night, when Frank
Palmer stepped between them and at
tempted to unfurl the white wings Of
peace. Elzie drew gun and shot and
killed Palmer. Blessed be the peace
makers
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

In Ave years Kansas farmers have
increased the number of silos in the
state from so to 7,137, and the meth
cd Of canning feed for future use has
gained statewide popularity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

Speculation as to the length of the
war has about reached the point
where IL is conceded that the conflict
will be long one. At any rate, To
the average man it already seems far
too long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
GERMANS AND ALLIES
RATTLE TO A DRAW

LONDON, Sept. 1s.-The kings
speech proroguing parliament was
read in the house of lords this aft
ernoon. 1t was announced he had
signed the home rule bill, the Welsh
disestablishment bill, and bill sus-
pending both until the end of the war.
Parliament then adjourned. In the
house of commons, Will Crooks. the
leader Of the laborites, led in the
singing ,"God Save the King"
The kings speech defended Eng
lands participation in the war and
expressed confidence in the outcome
PETROGRAD, Sept. 1s.-Inspired
newspaper articles demand that italy
join the allies, and declare if it does.
she will force Austria to seek peace
Immediately, causing Germany to
realize the futility of fighting fur
ther.
The war office says the Austrians
are precipitately retreating from the
San river, and that the Sixth and
Fourteenth Austrian corps were bad
ly damaged in yesterdays fighting
The Russians captured 5000 soldiers
bS guns and much ammunition.
Novoe Vremya reports that the
Austrian batteries were silenced at
knstezvn, and that the Russian in
fantry carried the Austrian works at
points Of the bayonet. The Austrian
General ziegler was wounded and
captured. The Russian general or
dsred honors paid him for his heroic
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

American diplomats reporting for
duty in the capitals Of Europe would
do well to take along a supply of
sandwiches.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

1t is base infringement upon the
divine rights Of congressman to ex-'
Pect them to remain at their
desks in Washington or forfeit the
comfortable stipend of twenty bucks
per.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

The influence of religion in interna-
tional politics is far stronger than
is generally imagined.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

A former prime minister of France
has been fighting in the ranks as an
enlisted man. An American polite
ian would expect to be colonel at
least
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

"rhe president is worried" says a
Washington dispatch. Of course. So
are we. So are all great men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

England wants to place an order
with the United States for s54,000,-
900 worth of hosiery each year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
LIBERTY IMPERILED.
Cssteago Tribune.

Chteago Tribune.
Ne vision Of The three most en-
yle1stsnsd countFiea Of Europe destroy
~ - ether on thc Acids Of north
& TFsnee, whtle ~ Russian auto
& u sss ~ hertss . overrun
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

After reading the days grist of
news la scrap we might pay lit
tie attention to the annexation of that
vast volume of South American trade
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

Our merchant marine is still in tn.
shell, but we have hopes of an early
pip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

Civilization slowly emerges from
barbarism and hastily returns from
whence it came.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21
BOTH SIDE CLAIM VICTORY.


BERLIN, Via Hague, Sept. IT.
The German general staff says the
French offensive is spent. The Ger
man positions are maintained. 1t ex-
plains the German retreat, saying the
rapid invasion of France tired the SOL
diers, and they deemed it best to re-
tire and rest, concentrating necessary
supplies.
1t is announced the French every
where are on the defensive and the
Germans are nowhere threatened. It
is insisted that Paris will be invested
later
The Russians are retreating every
where in East Prussia and may be
captured. Vienna wires the Austrian
army has effected junction, and is
prepared to resume the offensive in
Galicia and Russian Poland.
PARIS, Sept. 17.-According to a
Matin Petrograd dispatch, the Rus
SLAMS captured Przemysl. This is not
confirmed.
ANTWERP, Sept. 1.-THE Ger
mans are arriving. Their main force
from Belgium is rushing to France
to reinforce the main army. The
landstrum and naval reserves are re-
placing them. Trainloads of fresh
troops are steaming southwark
through AK La Chappelle.
Many eastern Belgium towns have
been evacuated. 1t is reported the
movement resulted from the landing
of large reinforcements of allies on
the Belgium coast.
LONDON, Sept. 1.-THE Daily
News Amiens dispatch says the allies
encircled the German right, and Cen
eral Won Kluck's line of retreat is
endangered. This is unconfirmed.
BERLIN, Via Wireless, Sept. IT,
The war office announced that Gen.
Won Hausen, commander Of one of the
armies in France, has been retired
on account of his advanced age, s6.
Gen. Won Einem, formerly minister
of war, succeeds him. The latter's
successor is Gen. Won Shaubert.
The war office asserts the Austrians
arrested 1900 Galician traitors who
confessed the Russians paid them to
signal at the approach of the Aus
trian troops.
The war office alleges Russian
atrocities in East Prussia.
PARIS, Sept. 1.-THE French GEN.
ter is driving the armies of the Ger
man crown prince and Duke of Wer-
temburg back to Meuse, but the Ger
man right wing composed of Won
Kluck's and Won Buelow's armies
has been heavily reinforced. These
are endeavoring to assume the Of
fensive pressure on the allies left,
the situation is considered serious and
reinforcements have been hurried
there.
It is believed the Germans have
withdrawn large part Of their
forces in East Prussia in order to
help break the allies lines and renew
their advance on Paris. Gallieni says
he does not fear this movement.
The allies loss In the last two days
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

A treaty is bunch of promises
made to be broken.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

After the clouds drift away Europe
will afford splendid field for beauty
specialists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-21

This scrap is even worse than the
old time politician convention.