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Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Rich atctIemen Acquitted.

Grand unction.-George and Ed.
ward Gordon, wealthy Gateway cattle
men, were acquitted of cattle stealing,
On charges preferred by Daniel d.
Easement OF Colorado Springs. Two
former attorney generals opposed each
other in the case, N. C. Miller for the
defense and Benjamin Griffith, assist
ant for the prosecution. This is the
second of a series of cattle stealing
cases which aroused the whole COM
mwnity. The result has been two con-
victions and three acquittals. There
are several cases yet to be tried.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Downpour Kills Thirteen in Texas.

San Antonio, Tex.-A five-inch rain
in less than three hours caused a fif.
teen-foot flood in the San Antonio riv.
er here and put the San Pedro and
Alazan creeks out of their banks from
100 to 1000 feet. Thirteen deaths by
drowning we're reported with indica-
tions that the record will reach sew.
enteen or more. All of the drownings
occurred in the two creeks, which run
through the city. The property dam.
age is estimated at $150,000.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
U. 8. TRADE ASSURED FREEDOM.
Cotton May Be Carried Even to Bel
ligerent Nations.

SottoD way DC SdTTICu CVcu 10 Del
ligerent Nations.
Washington.-Great Britain, in two
notes presented to the State Depart
ment by British Ambassador Sir Cecil
Spring-Rice defined her attitude to-
ward commerce between neutral coun.
tries as one Of rigid endeavor to give
every security possible in the interest
Of trade.
Great Britain will be guided by the
American doctrine of continuous voy-
age or ultimate destination" in re-
Spect to commerce between neutral
countries in articles generally known
as conditional contraband.
Absolute contraband, embracing mu-
nitions of war, is always subject To
seizure and careful examination When
carried in neutral ships.
Cotton, which is specifically men,
toned by Great Britain as neither abb
Bolute nor conditional contraband, can
be shipped in neutral vessels not only
TO neutral countries, but to all bellig.
erents without molestation.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Battle Line sixty.six Miles Long.

Paris.-The following official COM
munication was issued in Petrograd:
THE combats upon the routes lead
ing to Petrokoff and Radon have as
sumed the character of great battle,
of which the front extends over 66
miles, from Rawa to Nowemiasto and
Bialobrzegi as far as the mouth of the
river Iljanka. The evening of Oct. "a
north of Rawa we attacked the Ger
mans at the point of the bayonet, in
flicting upon them considerable losses.
In the village OF Morchildio alone we
buried over 700 Germans. In a bayonet
combat near the village Of Mazammer
Jeff, we captured two batteries of ma
chine guns.
I'VE have progressed along the
route from Nova to Alexandria,
where we captured numerous prison
ers and cannon. The stubborn resist
ance Of the Austrians in Galicia Is
weakening. and our troops are making
vigorous progress in the region south
of Scmbor and Staromiasto, where we
took eleven cannon and many cais.
sons. The entire valley of the river
Spyrne Is covered with bodies of the
enemy, estimated to aggregate at least
5000.
"The precipitate flight of the Ger
mans continues. They are evacuating
LODI, rs miles southwest Of Warsaw.
They made an unsuccessful attempt to
arrest the offensive Russian move
ment by clinging to positions at Sok-
hatchoff, from which. however, they
were dislodged, with heavy losses"
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Greeley Gets More Liaht.

Greeley.-Greeley is so well pleased
with the new scheme of side lighting
In the residential district and of elec.
troliers in one business portion which
has done away with all arc lights that
the city council is to put In 225 more
lights In the residential district, max.
ing three lights to each block.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29

La Junta.-Secretary Bryan arrived
at HIS for busy stay of twenty
minutes, in which he found time to
greet old and new friends and address
a crowd of 1000 in the court house
park, whittier he was rushed in an
auto from the train. The school chill
dren had been let out to see the Demo-
cratic leader. His speech was de-
voted mostly to national issues upon
which he urged further support of the
Democratic administration,
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Big Beet Yield Reported.

Denver.-"Farmers of Morgan coun-
ty are getting an average of eighteen
tons of beets to the acre this year, in
stead of the average of twelve, and
that means SIS or more income per
acre for the farmers" said John F.
Vallery, general agent of the Burling-
ton, upon returning from a business
trip to Morgan county. This increase
will add between $4,000 and 100000
to the income of farmers in that one
county alone this year"
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Purchases Show Farmers Prosperous.

Keota.-That dry land farmers are
prosperous, at least in this district, is
evidenced by the purchases and i'm
provements by the farmers in this Sec
ton. During the past month two
pianos have been sold to dry farmers,
seven gasoline engines, four buggies
and spring wagons, two automobiles,
eighteen guns, three watches and
twenty-three sets of harness, all to
farmers near Keota and all from the
Keota merchants, with all paid for in
cash. In addition to these purchases
five new residences, one new store
building, seven barns, six chicken
houses, two granaries, three windmills
and eleven silos have been erected by
the people around Keota, besides in
Vulnerable additions and improve
ments to buildings.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Girl II, Man 27; Commit Suicide.

Milwaukee.-Lyingb beside a casket
truck at casket company's garage
here was found the body Of Anna Leo
pold, II, a bullet wound in her head.
Sitting at the wheel OF the casket
truck, one hand gripping the wheel.
was the body of Fred Ohler, 81 an
employe OF the company. There was
a powder-scarred bullet-wound in the
right side OF his head. A .3S-caliber
revolver and bottle Of poison lay
near the hand Of the dead man. Both
victims left directions Tor burial
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Reward for Insane Mans Identity

Colorado Springs.-The sheriff's Of
flee is offering a reward for the dis
closure of the identity Of an insane
man who cannot tell his own name
and knows nothing about his move
ments of late. The man was picked
up north Of town and adjudged in
sane after a brief examination. He is
about 40 years old, German Or Dane
and says he came from "the other
world"
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Worlds Longest Lock ope ned.

Sault Ste. Marie. Mich.-The new
lock of the st. Mary's Falls canal sys.
TEN, said to be the longest in the
world, has been opened to navigation
The lock is 1850 feet long, so fee,
wide, 23 feet deep and cost sG,25O,000
Its construction was begun in 1908.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Nebraskan Holds Attendance Record

Washington. - Representative Bar
ton of Nebraska holds the record foi
attendance In the house SO far, nc
cording to the records Of the sergeant
alarms. This was revealed by an ex
animation OF the roll calls In connec
tion with the resolution which passed
the house to dock the salaries of the
representatives absent without leave
for other causes than illness OF them
selves or members Of their families
Mr.. Barton missed only one roll cal
out Of the 27s. The next best record
was Representative Morgan of Okla
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
prownlna Victim Found.

Thermopolis, Wyo.-The body oi
Gene Johnson of this place, who was
drowned at Santa Ana. Cal, several
months ago. has been found neal
where the tragedy occurred. The body
had lodged in sand and was observed
by q passerby.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Death Penalty for Oscar Cook.

Denver.-A verdict of murder in the
first degree fixing the penalty at
death. was returned by a jury against
Oscar Cook, twice convicted slayer of
Patrolman William Mcpherson and
Andrew j. Lloyd In saloon at VAL
verde the night of March 9, 1912.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
VICE PRESIDENT
VISITS COLORADO
TALKS AT THREE DIFFERENT
MEETINGS WHILE IN DEN-
YER MONDAY.
women HOLD DRECEPT!ON
MARSHALL MAKES SPEECHES At
COLORADO SPRINGS AND
PUEBLO.
Western Newspaper Union News Service,

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Denver.-Vice President Marshall
made his first Colorado speech at Q
o'clock Monday afternoon, after his ar
rival in Denver Monday morning. 1t
was impromptu and delivered only to
fellow Democrats" at the Democratic
Club, where he met several hundred
members of the party at an informal
reception.
His second speech had nothing to
do with parties or politics. 1t was at
the Albany hotel at a reception ten
dered Mrs. Marshall under the aus
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
wilson's Niece HumbIes FIIrt.

New York.-A club to squelch male
flirts" is advocated by Mrs. George
Howe, niece of President Wilson, who
caused the arrest and conviction OF
DR.. Ernest C. White on a charge OF
"mashing"
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
British Borrow s75, 1000, 900.

London.-An issue of s75,00O,O0O siA
months treasury notes was made
Bidders received an average of 30 pei
cent of subscriptions.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Mrs. carman Released Under Ball.

New York.-Mrs. Florence Carman
left the county court house in Brook
lyn Monday afternoon a free woman.
She was released on $4,000 bail, fol-
lowing the failure of the jury which
tried her for murder to reach an agree
ment. 1t is generally understood that
she will not be tried again
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
piaz Not Dead; Has Gastric Attack.

Biarritz, France.-There is no truth
in the report of the death of Porfirio
Diaz, former president of Mexico
Senior Diaz has been suffering from q
slight gastric trouble.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Vice President In Denver.

Denver-vice President and Mrs.
Marshall were In Denver Monday
where the vice president made a
speech in the Auditorium.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Mounts for Soldiers at Fort Worth.

Fort Worth, Tex.-Five thousand
war horses. 1t was estimated, were
held here awaiting delivery to the
French and English army commissions
which have been busy here for several
weeks
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
First Snow In Central States.

Chicago.-The first real snow of the
season in the central states was re-
ported in the Lake Superior region
Monday. At Green Bay. Wis. there
was snow, and minimum tempera-
ture Of 20o.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
YOUNG Bride Commits sulcIde.

Lincoln, Neb.-Mrs John Ollander,
a bride OF four months. committed sui
eide at her home in Fremont. She
was only 10 years old.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
reuton Diet Passes ss7s, s,ooo, LOCO Loan

Berlin.-A Prussian war loan of
$685. 100000 was passed unanimously
at the meeting OF the Prussian Diet,
according to the official account of the
session.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29

Lamar, Colo, Oct. 22.-Assuring the
voters of President Wilson's endorse
ment of Colorado Democratic candi-
dates and asking for Democratic votes
this fall from all desirous of indorsing
the national administration, Secretary
of State William Jennings Bryan
addressed crowd of 1,500 from his
train here yesterday. Many school
children were out to welcome the sec
retary. Bryan told his listeners that
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Sunday Gets $4,000; Leaves Denver

Denver. = Sundays collections for
Billy Sunday amounted to about &c..
900, and he closed his revival and left
the city for Des Moines, la.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29

Three Germans Convicted as Spies.
Geneva.-Three German spies, hav
ing headquarters in Geneva, We're sen
fenced by the third military tribunal
here.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
Hon. w. J. Bryan.

he was there to inform them of the
cooperation of President Wilson and
the entire Colorado congressional dele
cation.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
ASKS DEMOCRATIC VOTES FROM
ALL DESTROYS OF ENDORSING
NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION.
MAKES TWo-DAY TOUR
ADDRESSES LARGE CROWDS AT
LAMAR, LA JUNTA, PUEBLO,
AND OTHER CITIES.
Western Newspaper Union News Service.

Denver, Oct. 22.-William Jennings
Bryan arrived in Denver to address a
meeting of Democrats at the munich
pal Auditorium in behalf of the con-
gressional nominees of the Democratic
party in Colorado. Secretary Bryan
arrived in the state yesterday and
held two big meetings, one at Colorado
Springs in the afternoon, and another
at Pueblo last night. From the plat
form of his special car he addressed
crowds at the railway stations in sew
eral of the towns through which his
train passed en- route to Colorado
Springs from the Kansas border.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
WEEKS EVENTS
COLORADO

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Dates for Coming Events.
Oct. S0-Nov. l-Tenth annual Dog Show
at Denver
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
ALLIES HALT
TEUTONADvANCE
BOTH SIDES FLING LIVES AWAY
IN CRUCIAL BATTLE TO HOLD
THE STRAITS OF DOVER.
SACRIFICE IS APPALLING
vERDUN DEFENDERS TO HOLD
GIANT SIEGE GUNS FROM
FRENCH FORTRESS.
western Newspaper Union News Service.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
London, Oct. 27.-The battle for the
Straits of Dover one of the most san
culinary of the war, is continuing with
lnabated fury, but thus far without
either side gaining any decided advan-
.age.
The Germans, who at terrible cost
in life succeeded last Saturday in
crossing the User between Nieuport
and Dixmude, have not been able to
make further progress, as the allies,
according to a report of the German
general headquarters, are obstinately
defending their positions.
1t is the same further south around
Armentieres, Lille, La Bassee and Ar
ras. The opposing armies are deliver
ng fierce attacks, gaining or losing a
lew miles or less OF ground with sacri-
fices in life that are appalling. The
whole countryside is fairly reeking
With the blood of thousands of killed
or wounded. In the towns and villages
With which the country is crowded, and
most of which have been laid in ruins
oy the artillery, most desperate fight
ng has occurred when the cavalry and
infantry come into contact. Both sides
speak of the heavy losses they have
imposed on their adversaries but say
nothing of their own dead or wounded.
The British fleet which did such exc
,ution in bombarding the German
tanks as they advanced along the
coast, seems to have withdrawn The
lori to hni ir
artillery was beginning to reach the
ships. The belief is expressed here,
however, that the fleet will be able to
,ender untenable German occupation
If any part of the Belgian or French
coasts. The opinion also is expre,Oed
here that the operations of the Allied
vessels in the North Sea, off the Bel
gian coast and in the vicinity of the
Straits of Dover, may cause the Ger
man fleet to come out and give battle.
In navai circles here it is considered
hat the German submarines, although
hey have proved deadly to ships
steaming slowly, will not be SO effect
i've against ships steaming and maneu-
sering at high speed and in shallow
waters, as the British monitors and
their auxiliaries have been doing.
There is some talk of the Germans
bringing their 42-centimetre guns to
:he coast to use against the allies war
ships, but the British sailors are cred
ted with saying that their vessels can
prevent these guns being put in posi-
lion. They claim that, even though
hey be mounted, they will not be SO
1eadly against fast-moving target, as
they were against the stationary forts,
which they destroyed so easily.
While this life-and-death struggle is
going on in the west, the French have
become more active in the east, along
he Alsatian border, and are said to
be making preparations and getting
honors in view of possible attacks by
the Germans. with their big howitzers,
On the Belfort fortress.
Gilpin observer., 1914-10-29
FRAU BERTHA HALBACH

Frau Bertha krupp Won Bohlen und
HaIbach Is the daughter Of Herr
krupp, the famous gunmaker, and is,
with her husband, proprietor Of the
great establishment that provides the
kaiser's army with cannon and am
muniton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
WILL CONFER TODAY
 WITH DIR CUNNINGHAM
Newly Appointed Health and Sanita- tion Committee of Civic Cham
 Der to Discuss Problems

A conference with Dr. R. M. Gun ningham, city health officer. will be held this morning at Il :30 o'clock by the newly appointed health and sanitation commit tee of the Chamber of Commerce. The object of the conference is to acquaint the committee fully with pr. Cunning hams plans for better sanitation in Bir- mingham, the particular phase of which at this time will probably be a further elimination of the dry closet, 5000 of which, 1t Is stated, are still In use in this city
 Tine health and sanitation committee vas named by President P. c. Shook of the chamber sometime ago as a standing committee, after Dr. Cunningham had appeared before the board of directors and made speech regarding health and sanitation conditions in this city One of nr. Cunningham's plans is to have a bond issue for the installation of sani- tary sewers and sanitary connections and allow the property holders the 10-year as- sessment plan to pay for the improve ments, the same as Is now done in street paving. sidewalk laying and other public improvements. The chamber is ex- pected to give Dr. Cunningham strong support in his efforts and developments may be expected soon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
WEIGH AND BROWER WILL ASSIST BLACK
Heflin's Successor Names Assistant Solicitors to Aid
 in Duties of His Office

William S. Welch of Bessemer and Wal ter s. Brewer of Birmingham, two well known attorneys, have been appointed assistant county solicitor by Judge Hugo l.. Black, who was elected solicitor of Jefferson county yesterday. The term of Solicitor Heflin will expire November 80, and Judge Black and his assistants will assume office on December 1.
 Both the appointees of the solicitor elect are well known throughout the city and county. Both were candidates for the legislature at the recent primary. Mir. Welch was elected as member of the Jefferson county delegation, and Mir Brewer lacked few votes of landing one of the seven places. MT. Welch has lived in Bessemer a number of years where he enjoys lucrative law practice He has taken a prominent part in political and civic affairs. stands high in his pro- fession and has the esteem of a host of friends~
 MT. Brewer is one of the progressive young lawyers in the city. He graduated from the University of Alabama about two years ago and located in Birming- ham. He has worked up good law practice by virtue of merit and ability and his many friends predict a success full future in his chosen profession
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
FORMING COMMITTEE
 TO GO TO MONTGOMERY
K. A. Porter Will Head Delegation to Ask Railroad Commission to De-
 fer Action on Rate Increase

The delegation to go to Montgomery today and tomorrow to appear before the state railroad commission in regard to the raise in commodity freight rates is being organized by the officials of the Chamber of Commerce. R. A. Porter, chairman of the chamber committee on railroads and transportation, will head the delegation. part of which will leave this afternoon and the remainder will go tomorrow morning.
 The object of the delegation will not be to protest against the increase in rates asked by the railroads. but will be merely to find out particulars in regard to the proposition. The chamber, 1t Is said. does not wish to indorse or oppose the proposition until 1t has investigated It's merits and therefore will ask the railroad commission to postpone action on the matter until time for such an investiga- ton is had
 Secretary Radcliffe of the chamber re- ceived word yesterday from Secretary Card of the Mobile chamber that Pres- ident Parsons of the Mobile Chamber of Commerce would be in Montgomery Thursday at the head of the delegation from that city for the same purpose.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
ROUTINE BUSINESS
 BEFORE COMMISSION

The more important routine business be- fore the city commission yesterday was as follows;
 Authorized purchase of material and supplies for the fire alarm system at not exceeding $217.50.
 Ordered fire hydrant located at intersec- ton of Second avenue and Twenty-third street replaced with s-inch barrel Ludlow hydrant.
 Adopted grade ordinance No. 192-C, es- tablishing the grade of Nineteenth street, Ensey, from the west curb line of Ems ley avenue to the east line of the Finney X Jones survey.
 Adopted grade ordinance No. 191-C, es- tablshing the grade of Ensley avenue from Twenty first street formerly Twen- ty-second street, Ensley. from the north curb line of Twenty-first street, Ensley, to the north curb line of Nineteenth street, Ensley
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. ss5-C, providing for certain improvements on Ensley avenue from Twenty first street (formerly Twenty-second street. to Nineteenth street, Ensley and on Nine- teenth street from Ensley avenue west ward to the east line of the Finney x Jones survey (Ensley), at an estimated cost of SIP, $50.
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. s5s-C, providing for certain Improvements on Tenth avenue, south formerly Ave nue D, from Twenty-sixth street. south, to Twenty eighth street. south, at an es-
 
 timated cost of $s24450.
 Adopted improvement ordinance No. s05-C, providing for the construction of sanitary sewers on Seventy fourth street. between First and Second avenues. at an estimated cost of s142.
 Ordered the following street lights in- stalled:
 Tungsten-Fourth street and Sixth ave- nue, Pratt City; Fifth alley, between Nineteenth street and Twentieth street; Nineteenth street and Seventh alley. north. Arc-Thirteenth street and Avenue A; Berney street and Lee avenue, W est End Twenty sixth street and Third ave- nue.
 Confirmed assessments under improve ment ordinance No. S02-C, providing for certain Improvements on Thirty eig .h street from Avenue B to Avenue F. amounting to $5l79.34.
 Confirmed assessments under impfove- ment ordinance No. S3S-C, providing for construction of sanitary sewers in vi- cinity of Thirty-sixth alley and Twenty third street, amounting to $544.46. Adopted ordinance No. 263-C. providing for the issuance of bonds to the amount of $19,500, for the purpose of paying out standing contractors estimates for pub llc Improvements Adopted ordinance No 264-C, regulating plumbing and sanitation in the city of Bir mingham.
 Directed city engineer to draw an ordi- nance for bids for paving First avenue from eastern approach to viaduct to For ty-first street.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1914-11-04
GUNN DRUG STORES
 IN RECEIVERS HANDS
Voluntary Petitions in Bankruptcy Filed By Gum Pharmacy and
 Gum Drug Go.

Voluntary petitions in bankruptcy were filed yesterday afternoon in the office of Charles J. Allison, clerk of the United States court, by the Gum Pharmacy, To- cated on Third avenue and Nineteenth street, and the Gum Drug company, To- cated on the corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street. The petitions We're to the referee in bankruptcy and Joseph E.. Johnson was appointed receiver for both places, with instructions to operate them as going concerns until further orders of the court.
 The liabilities of the Gum pharmacy are estimated at about sS000, with assets approximately worth S10,009. This case was referred to Judge Alex C.. Birch in bankruptcy, who appointed MT. Johnson as receiver.
 The Gum Drug company has recently opened for business on the corner of Fourth avenue and Twentieth street in a new store building. Liabilities are sched- uled at $l0,00o, with assets estimated at S20,000. Judge E. H. Dryer, to whom this case was referred, also appointed MT. Johnson as receiver.
 A meeting of the creditors will be called in a few days when trusted for the bankrupt concerns will be elected. Beddow & Orberdorfer are attorneys for the bankrupt