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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. P. C. Loveland was treated to
disappointment last night when she
went to the Eastern train to meet
her mother, Mrs. T. N. Jones, of Boul-
der, whom she has not seen for two
years and instead of being greeted
by her she received message that
Mrs. Jones was i'll with what threat
ened to be pneumonia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

While The Herald assumes the right
to express its choice of candidates in
a number of instances, it is up to
the voters to study the situation and
decide who shall make the final race
in November.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Nor is the European youth the only
sufferer in this conflict. There is
the young American, who finds it
necessary to dig up considerable ex-
ira change for candy on account of
tie advance in the price of sugar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Newspapers are discussing name
for this war. There is no great issue
by which to describe it; nobody can
explain in few words what it is all
about That being the cause, what's
tie matter with calling it the Fool
W.r
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The Herald trusts Ed Brake will
be nominated on the Democratic tick
ct for secretary of state. A snap
for the Republican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Coloradoans should be for their
state. This means the retirement Of
Thomas and Keating, both of whom
are for New Jersey policies instead
of home interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Some persons are stewing about
tie selection of a name for this war,
but the change of calling Il anything
bad enough let's out one with our
limited vocabulary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Pennington can expect big crowd
during the annual San Juan county
fair. Make it point to stop over
one night at Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

What the voters will do to Thomas,
KeatinR, Patterson and Brake will
cause future would-be traitors to law
and order, and home interests to sit up
and take notice. +,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

II you really know what the out
come of the war will be you are more
than Statesman. You are prophet
with power from on high.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

tie has been fought, However, the
German soldiers are giving splen-
did account of themselves. They are
sure fighters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

There is no enthusiasm for the
Democratic ticket in any part of the
state. Thomas, Keating and Brake
are not drawing cards.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Miss Gladys Byers, who spent the
summer months in Illinois, is here for
q weeks visit with friends before
commencing her work as teacher In
the Ignacio school, The young lady
had charge of the Griffith school last
year and gave the patrons very e.
ficient service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Durango and the San Juan are Civ
en- the go-by by the state nominees
Too much territory to cover wher.
there is C big vote.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Imports are falling off, thus indi-
eating that in many respects gen.
erai European war is more effective
than free trade tariff.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Germany really hasn't enough in
terests in the Far East to be greatly
perturbed by Japan's entrance into
the ranks of the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mexico seems to be at peace, but
the picture is somewhat spoiled by
Pancho Villa looming up in the fore
ground
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The Herald, is perfectly agreeable
to the return of Ed Taylor to con-
gress. He is the only man from Colo
RADIO on the job.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs John Malice departed
for their homs in Madison, Wis, this
morning after II six weeks stay with
their daughter, Mrs. B. J. Ochsner
and family. Little Marie Ochsner felt
she was badly treated because she
was not allowed to make the trip
with them. l A 3
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Miss Marie Kolz, primary teacher
in the Hesperus school, returned to
her duties this morning after weeks
vacation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Among the other horrors of war,
we note that the sale of absinthe has
been prohibited in France.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Candidates for office are getting
around the county. This is the last
week of campaigning before the pri-
maries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Miss Edna Oakley. Of Kansas City,
was guest at the Strater en- route
to Aztec, where she will teach in the
high school this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs.. D. :. Place e fupser
Florida, have rented the Durnsll house
on West Third avenue and the latter
will move to Durango in . few days
in order that her son may have the
advantages Of our excellent schools.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. R. G. Alum, an old-time
friend of Mrs. X. M. Murray, was in
town last night en- route to Mancos to
stay while with relatives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The German army burns it's dead.
making it impossible even for the cof-
fin industry to profit by this cruel
war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The Russians are moving on Cor
uaany IN rssistIeas numbers from the
vest and tie kaiser will soon have to
Sivs tkis part df TIE campaign seri-
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

There is a good deal of noise at the
front, but not much of it leaks
through the Censorship.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

This is the first day of fall. Won't
be long before the people will be ask
ing: "How cold was it last night ?"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Maybe some day the true reports
of Europe battles may be told, bu,
it is guess work at present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Prices ought to make great scouts;
rhey seem to take to aviation with
such ease and safety.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

An opinion of war is not essentially
q fact, but may cause more trouble
than If it were.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. Allen Moore and little daugh-
ter Ruth are home from two months
stay in Colorado Strings, Denver, Boul-
der and Greeley. Miss Edwards,
teacher Of modern languages in the
high school. returned with them and
will be located in the Moore residence
during the year
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Curly Mcbride and wife left for
their home in Medford, Ore, today
after a months visit with their many
friends in this neck Of the woods
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. L. A. O'Donnell, her mother,
Mrs. Senns, and her son Master "Bil-
ly,, drove in from Oxford. The bard
rain and hail storm that visited Du-
range about 1880 this morning
caught them midway between Oxford
and this city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Reuters agency seems very we'll
named. but shouldn't it be spelled
Rooter's? r.f4
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

This is going to be man to mar
election. The voters are going to
drop partisan politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Miss Nettie Buchanan has been en-
gagged to teach the school at Ridges
Basin for the coming term.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The residents Of upper Florida all
dined on bear meat the latter part of
the week. The piece de resistance of
their menus was the gift of AL and
Tom Clanton, who met Mr.. Bruin in his
his Red creek haunts and laid him low
with their trusty guns.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. R. s. S. Fox and children came
over from Dolores last night to re-
main during the school year, the jun
ior having been in attendance here
last term. During the summer
months, Miss R. Ellen Gillmor occu-
pied the Fox home in North Duran
go.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

ID. r. Mckinney was off for Den.
yer this morning on business TRIP
of few days duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

War is much worse than congress,
and congress has its faults, but war
is more interesting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

II the kaiser ever has to beat back
he will have long way to go.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

ing the story.
He said: Referring to this sort
of news it may be necessary for the
government to act in special legisla-
ton to prevent the circulation of this
hereafter" This is construed as a
threat to suppress the newspapers
publishing historical accounts.
There is little news from the front.
A general German advance from the
north was resumed at daybreak. 1t is
believed the British are again in ac-
tion. 1t is denied the British we're
but off from the French coast.
BERLIN, via Hague, Aug. 81
The war office announces the Ger
man column interposed between the
British and the French coast, cutting
the British off from the base. 1t is
predicted that Paris will soon be
threatened. 1t said the Austrians and
Germans took the offensive, repelling
the Russians.
WASHINGTON. D. c., Aug. 81
1t is authoritatively stated that Eng
land formally protested against the
proposal of Americans to buy German
ships in American ports in order to
build up a merchant marine. Eng
land asserts that such purchases vio-
late the neutrality and is aiding Ger
many by taking useless ships off her
hands and giving her money in ex-
change. France also protested.
CHICAGO, Aug. 31.-During the
first half hour this morning wheat ad-
vanced 3h to Az cents over Satur
day. Brokers are all loaded with
buying order
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Rowe Pingrey and James Otis Sun
dayed at the Electra camp.
Mrs. T. j. Crowds is down from
La Plata City to place her littls
daughter Catherine in our schools.
Miss Martha Clarke and nephew,
Joe Dwyer, went up TO lockwood last
night to visit Miss Helena Krader.
j. c. Gomez and sister, Miss Clo-
thilde, of Dulce, tarried over in town
today partly ON pleasure bent.
MIR. and Mrs. Paul Walters and
daughter are up from Dulce on a
shopping expedition.
Mr.. and Mrs. George McCorkle
were between trains visitors in Farm
ington this afternoon.
Frank Baldwin, of the Animas val
ley, transacted business in Durango
today.
Miss Viola Giles, of Colorado
Springs, was among the Dolores
bound travellers this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Louis Habbermann, the well known
mining man, Is down from Rico, q
guest At the Htrster.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Will Jay, son of Conductor Sydney
Jay, of Rico, came to Durango yes
terday to attend high school.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. James Taylor and Miss Lena
Steinegger were among the Sunday
campers at Electra who returned
home this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The Misses Grace and S. A. Fow-
Ter were arrivals from Fowler, Kan
last night on their way to Flora Vista
where they will locate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

f. N. Beach, manager of the Cop
per Hill properties, returned from the
east last night, where he spent sew
eral days on business connected with
the mines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. Charles Maddox, nee Dora Nc
Coy, arrived from Hurley, N. M, last
night bound for Aztec to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mccoy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Attorney George Burlington, of AZ
tee, was a returning passenger from
Kansas, where he was called on a
business mission about ten days ago
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Sam Ethridge and DIR. Schumacher
went over to Mancos this morning
to supervise the dipping of a flock
of sheep.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. Mable Markley was bound
for Silverton last night after passing
Sunday in town with her little daugh.
rs
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Frank C. .Goudy is meeting with en-.
thusiastic reception wherever he goes
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Let the political fight in La Plata
county be clean.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The Misses Turner, Edwards and
Mccartney were the Durango teach
ers who arrived from Boulder last
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03
THE WAR SITUATION in EUROPE

The Germans believing our guns sill
| enced, charged in mass formation.
When they almost reached the muz-
zles, the guns opened fire, and the
ATTACKERS were almost annihilated.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. l.
The Paris foreign office cables the
French embassy: Fighting was re-
sumed yesterday in Lorraine and the
Vosges mountains. At Sassey regi-
ment of German infantry was nearly
destroyed. Through our left the Ger
man progress continues. The Rus
sian offensive movement continues
unchecked"
PARIS, Sept. 1.-Circumstantial
rumors of British disaster are de-
MED, but it is admitted the allies
battle front is being pushed back from
the north. The entire German army
is on the allies center and left and
renewed its assault today. The Ger
mans are anxious to signalize the an
niversary of the battle of Sedan to-
morrow by notable triumph, and are
making more fierce attack than
ever.
At an extraordinary session of the
cabinet it was decided there was no
immediate necessity of fear of siege
of Paris, but it was agreed to exer-
else precautionary measures and keep
the forts manned. The exodus from
the city to the continent continues,
and the government is offering fifty
troop trains to convey the non-com-
batants.
General Joffre and the British gen.
eral, French, declare the German as
sault is weakening.
LONDON, Sept. lit is now GER
tain the German moves the past ten
days have been designed to surround
the allies and cut them off from their
base of supplies. The war office
hints of some important developments.
According to some reports heavy
British reinforcement has landed at
ostend and contemplates a big of
fensive movement with the Belgian
army to attempt to flank the Ger
mans right, or to attack the kaiser's
communications
Antwerp wires the Belgian troops
are very active and it is believed the
entire army plans an offensive move
ment.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Sept. L.
The American consul at Rio Janeiro
cabled here today that the. German
cruiser Dresden was sank by the
British merchantmen Homewood off
the Brazilian coast. The crew was
saved.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. T.
A wireless from Berlin today to the
German embassy here said that the
Germans have been victorious against
the Russians. The message says that
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Miss Mary Bryant leaves for Phoe-
nix, Ariz., the last of the week,
where she will spend the year train
ing young hopefuls of the third grade
age.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. L.
The American consul at Rio Janeiro
cabIed here today that the. German
cruiser Dresden was sank by the
British merchantman Homewood off
the Brazilian coast. The crew was
saved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. A. Lee Hampton, wife Of the
county superintendent Of Mesa coun-
ty, departed for home. this morning
after a very pleasant week spent with
members Of her husbands family,
the Evans Hamptons. Of lower Flor
ida.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The daughters of the Bert Bendure
family who have been visiting in Ala
mosa, returned to Durango last even
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

WASHINGTON, D. c., Sept. T.
A wireless from Berlin today to the
German embassy here said that the
Germans have been victorious against
the Russians. The message says that
In one battle three Russian army
corps were annihilated. and that TO-
600 Russians have been captured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03
BOTH SIDES CLAIM
VICTORY IN RECENT FIGHTS

NISH, Servia, Aug. 31.-The entire
Servian army except the troops are
required to guard the Mich roads and
are massed on the banks of the Drins
river, prepared to invade Bosnia neai
Losnitza. The Bosnians are expect.
ed to rise simultaneously against the
Austrians to aid the Servians.
ST. PETERSBURG. Aug. 31.-It is
officially announced the Russians rout-
ed the Austrians near Samosce with
enormous losses. The Cossacks are
pursuing the enemy, deciminatine
them.
The Russian infantry, covered by
artillery fire, charged the Austrians
and routed them by bayonet point,
capturing most of the artillery.
BERLIN, via Hague, Aug. 81
The Austrian embassy announced the
Austrians in northern Galicia routed
the Russians and began invading
Russian Poland. The Russians retreat
ed towards Lubin with enormous
losses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. Bertha Reed and sister, Miss
Elizabeth Bradford, left this morning
on their way TO Kansas after a two
months visit with their brothers, L
j. and J. E. Bradford.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Miss Edna Oakley, Of Kansas CITY,
was guest at the Strater en- route
to Aztec, where she will teach in the
high school this year.
Miss Marie Kolz, primary teacher
in the Hesperus school, returned to
her duties this morning after weeks
vacation.
Mrs. R. G. Alum, an old-time
friend of Mrs. X. M. Murray, was in
town last night en- route to Mancos to
stay while with relatives.
"Curly" Mcbride and wife left for
their home in Medford, Ore, today
after months visit with their many
friends in this neck Of the woods
The Misses Grace and s. A. Fow-
ler were arrivals from Fowler, Kan.
last night on their way to Flora Vista,
where they will locate.
The Misses Turner, Edwards and
Mccartney were the Durango teach
ers who arrived from Boulder last
night.
The daughters of the Bert Bendure
family who have been visiting in Ala-
mosa, returned to Durango last even-
ing.
Mrs. Mable Markley was bound
for Silverton last night after passing
Sunday in town with her little daugh-
t,rs.
Attorney George Burlington, of Az
tee, was returning passenger from
Kansas, where he was called on a
business mission about ten days ago.
Mrs. Charles Maddox, nee Dora Nc
Coy, arrived from Hurley, N. M, last
night bound for Aztec to visit her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Will Mccoy.
Sam Ethridge and DR.. Schumacher
went over to Mancos this morning
to supervise the dipping of a flock
of sheep.
Mrs. James Taylor and Miss Lena
Steinegger were among the Sunday
campers at Electra who returned
home this morning.
f. N. Beach, manager of the Cop
per Hill properties, returned from the
east last night, where he spent sew
eral days on business connected with
the mines.
Miss Mary Bryant leaves for Phoe-
nix, Ariz., the last of the week,
where she will spend the year train
ing young hopefuls of the third grade
age.
Mrs. Bertha Reed and sister, Miss
Elizabeth Bradford, left this morning
on their way to Kansas after a two
months visit with their brothers, L
]. and J. E. Bradford.
William Melleugin, one of Thomp-
son Parks prosperous ranchmen, made
one of his infrequent visits to Duran
go Saturday, returning home yester-
day.
Mrs. E. C. Shutz, of Flora Vista,
returned last night from the Kansas
City vicinity, where she was called
by the illness and death of her only
son.
The first of the Salt Lake excur-
sionists to return home were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Goodman, Jr., who were
incoming passengers on last nights
Southern.
Ed Pedwell was a ranch visitor
from Florida mesa this morning. The
wet weather has played havoc with
the grain harvest out in his neigh
borhood.
Mrs, Rowe Pingrey and children
bade farewell to their summer camp
this morning and came home SO the
juniors who are of school age could
settle down to their studies.
Mrs. George Logan went down to
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

WASHINGTON. D. c., Aug. 81
Berlin wirelesses to the German en-
bassy: "About thirty thousand Rus
SLAMS, including many high officers,
were captured in battles in East Prus-
sia at Ortelsburg, Hopenstein and
Tannenberg. The Germans attacked
the Russians near the three cities
through the swamps and lakes.
PARIS, Aug. 31.-At noon today
the following announcement was
made: Fighting is progressing along
the northern lines and the Germans
are using all their immense resources
to break the allied defense. Our po-
sition is stronger than ever. The
French continue the Lorraine ad-
vance"
Earlier reports indicate the French
attacked the Germans left through
the Vosges. thereby hoping to force
the kaiser to withdraw the troops
from his right. This apparently fail
ed. 1t is believed the kaiser stakes
everything on investing Paris quickly.
General Gallieni, commander Of
Paris, is prepared to send away every
one not entitled to remain.
War Minister Miller says: "The
enemy losses are out of proportion
with the allies losses. Fighting short
ensd our lines Of communication and
heightened theirs. The allies have the
strongest positions yet, the ranks be-
;ncr GI1od ,.,;AL R..ol .xIl:-.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03
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PURELY PERSONAL
From Mondays Daily

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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

John Kellenberger, the wet good
merchant, left for Aztec and Farm
ington on a business mission. H,
planned to make the trip by auto ant
take his family with him but tn.
muddy roads queered the arrange
ments.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

LONDON, Aug. 31.-In the house
Of commons Premier Asquith refer
red to the newspaper stories that
British regiments were annihilated In
last weeks fighting and retreat from
Mons to San Quentin. He said Lord
Kitchner made the announcement the
regiments rstreated orderly, and the
losses were 5000. thsrsby contradict
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. J. A. Weigmann, nee Lottie
Sibley, and children left this morning
on their way to their home in Price,
Utah, after an extended visit with
their relatives, the Sibley, Schalles,
Eddy, Airy families. r.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

William Melleugin, one of Thomp-
son Parks prosperous ranchmen, made
one of his infrequent visits to Duran
go Saturday, returning home yester-
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. E. C. Shutz, of Flora Vista
returned last night from the Kansa.
City vicinity, where she was called
by the illness and death of her only
son.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The first of the Salt Lake excur-
sionists to return home were Mr.. and
Mrs. George Goodman, Jr., who were
incoming passengers on last nights
Southern.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Ed Pedwell was a ranch visitor
from Florida mesa this morning. The
wet weather has played havoc with
the grain harvest out in his neigh
borhood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

The Germans believing our guns sill
enced, charged in mass formation.
When they almost reached the muz-
zles, the guns opened fire, and the
ATTACKERS were almost annihilated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Bishop Matz and Father Callahan
spent last night in Silverton, return
ing to Durango this morning in time
to board the Southern train for Man.
cos, where the former will confirm a
large class this evening.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. Rowe Pingrey and children
bade farewell to their summer camp
this morning and came home SO the
juniors who are of school age could
settle down to their studies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. George Logan went down to
Aztec this morning to asst in caring
for her sister, Mrs. Marvin Rhoades,
who is ill. If Mrs. Rhoades' condi-
tion will permit she will return home
Saturday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-09-03

Mrs. Gus Robert and children, who
have been spending the summer here
with her brother and sister, James
McHolland and Mrs. s. A. Sloan, ex-
pect to leave for Nampa, Idaho, the
last of the week.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1914-09-25
COMMERCIAL.

Nos participant los Sres. Hernandez
y Barasorda que habiendose vencido su
contrato social, Sc han pasado a liqui-
daclon con fecha de 81 de Agosto, las
firmas Hernandez, Barasorda Co., de
Ponce, y Hernandez Y Barasorda, Suce-
sores, de San Juan, quedando tanto el
senior Baraso~da como el senior Herman
dez Ell libertad de trabajar todos los
mercados de Ia Isla.
Tambien nos comunican los Sres. Nj
colas Hernandez y Co., que han consti-
tuldo una sociedad mercantil baio Ia
expresada denomination, de la son So
CLOS gestores don Nicolas Hernandez.
don Rafael Lorenzo Perez y don Ra-
fael W. Camejo.