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Berlin Doubts Reports.

BERLIN, Aug. 4.-GermaE officials refuse to credit the report emanating from French sources that the regi- ment of Uhlans have been initiated in their attempt to invade France. It Is recalled that during the Franco Prussian war that news Of French victories were continually, being re- ported even when their troops were being utterly routed or captured. No official report of the engagement has been received from the German offi- cers.
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Belqium Is Patriotic.

BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.-Immediately following the German declaration of war against Belgium for opposing the passage of German troops through Belgium King Albert appeared before the parliament and addressed that body. His appearance was the sig nal for a tremendous outburst of pa rtiotism. The king declared that Belgium was prepared to shed its last drop of blood to maintain the inde- pendence of the country.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04
Carry War to Africa.

LONDON, Aug. At is recognized that should Germany attempt to seize the Congo Free State, Belgium's South African possessions. England would be compelled to send troops to check the movement, and all Gen. tral and South Africa would become involved in the struggle. Germany is strong in East Africa and could send troops into the Congo Free State he. fore the French forces in French Con. go could check the movement.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04
French Reserves Summoned.

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4.-Six thousand French reserves near this city have been ordered to return to France at once. Transportation for them will be furnished by the French consul, who will send trainload from here tomorrow. At New York a French steamer will take them to France.
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ince of Limburg in Holland have been checked by an unexpected movemen! on the part of the Hollanders. They have opened the dykes and let the sea roll over the province through which the Germans are marching. The Hollanders by opening the dykes have placed water between the Ger man troops and their other provinces which will make the occupation of Holland unprofitable to the Germans as a basis for operations.
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RAILROAD TAX
 PLEASES JOSL|N

SEATTLE, Aug. 4.-Falcon Joslin, the Panama railroad operator. arriv- ed here today after trip to Now York and Washington. He expresses himself as well pleased with the action by congress whereby the rail- road tax of $100 per mile is abol- ished in favor of stated per cent. of the railroads gross earnings. Jos lin's road had been unable to pay the tax and his road would have been subject to conflscation had the tax arrears not been cancelled.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04
Servians Unprepared.

VIENNA, Aug. 4.-Dispatches re. ceived this morning from authentic sources state that the mobilization of the Servian troops shows them to be ill prepared for service. Owing to Servia having been engaged in the Balkan struggle which necesitated her troops being stationed at wide- ly different parts she is unprepared for the rapid mobilization of an army sufficient to check the invaders which are being sent from Austria.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04
HAS STARTED MISSION
 AT TANANA CROSSING

Miss Celia Wright, who was con- nected with the Penil Mission in Valdez for some time, is connected with St. Timothy's mission at Tanana Crossing. She recently made trip to Fairbanks to secure a years sup plies for the institution.
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country for her troops. The ulti- matum contained the threat that a refusal to accede to the request would be considered a declaration of war and would be followed by the seizure of the Congo Free State, Bel gium's African possessions. Belgium has appealed to England for protec- tion.
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MORE PLAGUE
 AT NEW ORLEANS

NEW ORLEANS, Aug. 4-Fourteen new cases of plague have been re- ported here today by the medical au. thorities and more stringent meas ures will be taken by the govern ment to stamp out the scourge. The fight on the rats continues and thou. sands are being killed each day.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04
Airships to Attack Brussels.

PARIS, Aug. 4.-The French gov ernment has advised the authorities at Brussels, Belgium, that three zep- pelins, loaded with high explosives, have left Germany headed for Brus- sels with the object of destroying the city. The authorities of Belgium have been warned to be on the look out for the airships and to destroy them before they arrive over. the city.
 Secret Service Works We'll.
 The French war department has a wonderful system of espionage and so far has been able to keep inform ed of the doings of the German army. There Is no movement of troops that is not promptly reported here and has been met by counter movements from France.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04
NO CUP RACE
 THIS SEASON

NEW YORK, Aug. 4.-No cup race will be held this season in spite of the fact that the Shamrock w. is now almost here in convoy of the steam yacht Erin, owned by Sir Thomas Lipton. Because of the war of nations the race has been called of.
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cermans Using plrioibles.

PARIS, Aug. A German dirigi- ble, operating from Metz. circled ov- CT the French border today evident. ly with a view of gaining knowledge of the French Notifications. While
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sailing over Luneville bombs were dropped into the city, wrecking a historic church.
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Diplomatic Relations Severed.

PARIS, Aug. An diplomatic re- lations between France and Germany have been formally severed and the German representatives have all talk en their departures. German subjects have been notified to get out of France as hostilities have begun.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04

Admiral Sampson In Seattle.
 SEATTLE. Aug. 1.-The steamer Admiral Sampson, of the Admiral Line, reached here this morning from Alaska and will leave on the 9th oh the return trip north.
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04
Thought 1t Safer.

LONDON. Aug. At the Old Bai- ley a prisoner who said he was un- able to hire 8 lawyer asked the court to appoint some one to represent his case. "Just make your own choice," said the recorder, pointing to a score of barr'sters present. The prisoner carefully scanned the coun- tenances of the three rows of lawyers and then announced: "Never mind; I'll defend myself"
Valdez daily prospector., 1914-08-04

PInorssl Pinsrss! Plnsrse! See the way Pingree shoes are finished.
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:GE RN|AN} AT 1A(K BELGIUM

German Ship $150o0000 In Gold Returns To United States Painted To Resemble ShpEngland Has Not Declared War On Germany
 French Spy System Reported Keeping Tab CemnsBeum Will Fight Germany Maintain Cruiser To Sail With $5OOOOOO Bring Americans Drgbe Drops Bombs On CyZeppens Start for BrusseBelgum Warned
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Plnsresl Pinsrsel Plnsres! s. Blum ( Co. sole agents for tho Pingree shoe.
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Waiting for Russia.

Because of the time needed by Rus sia to mobilize her troops the French army will remain upon the defen- sive, delaying the Germans until the Russians can cross into Austria and into Germany. The British are ex- pected to land troops in Belgium and in Holland to prevent the Germans from securing control of the coast
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Would Seixe Congo.

Would Setze Congo.
 LONDON, Aug. 4.-Germany has sent an ultimatum to Belgium de- manding free passage through the
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Dutch Cheek Invasion,

OuICn CnecK InVaSJoH.
 BRUSSELS, Aug. 4.-The German troops which are invading the prov
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SKAGwAY, Aug. 4.-Charles B.
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No Big Battles Fought. SEATTLE, Aug. 4.-No real battle Continued on page 4.1
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-09-17
STATE WIDE
EDUCATION
CAMPAIGN

The State wide Biennial Education
al Campaign, conducted by the State
Department of Education under the
supervision of State Superintendent
S. 81. Thompson, is now in progress
The campaign this year is arousing an
unusual interest, the able orators of
the Department of Education are be-
ing enthusiastically heard by thous-
ands of Tennesseans daily, who are in
complete sympathy with the aim of
the Department to secure better pub
lie schools.
The speakers will soon be in Marion
County. The time is Monday, Sep
tember %; the place, South Pittsburg.
Preparations are being made to en-
tertain an enormous crowd, as indi-
cations point to the largest attendance
on any like occasion in this county for
years.
The speakers for the day will be
Mr.. VIM. R. Bourne, State High
School inspector, and Prof. Harry
Clark, Professor of Secondary Educa-
tion in the University of Tennessee.
Two more eloquent and interesting
speakers have not been heard in the
school campaigns in Tennessee.
All public schools in the County
will be closed on this day by order of
the State Department of Education,
and it is expected that all patrons of
the Public Schools will attend to hear
discussed questions vitally effecting
the common good.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-09-17

absconders.
We condemn the tactics of certain
liquor newspapers in Tennessee
which wilfully, maliciously and know
ingly try to deceive the people into
the belief that the abscondence was an
effort on the part of the minority to
rule the majority, when they know
that there is not one scintilla of truth
in the charge. They know that the
abscondence was not an effort to con-
troll or rule anybody, but simply an
effort to stay the ruthless hand of the
merciless liquorites who were striking
at the very vitals of the government
itself.
We call the attention of the people
of Tennessee to the glaring inconsis-
tencies and hypocritical utterances of
the state platform promulgated by this
hybrid conglomeration calling them
selves regular democrats :" In one
breath they loudly proclaim them
selves in favor of the election laws and
the temperance laws, and in the next,
they ''give the show away" by bitter
ly denouncing the absconders whose
actions made it possible for these laws
they love so we'll to remain on the
statute books of the state.
If the liquorites really believe in
these laws as their platform states,
why do they not give the absconders,
whose action in running away saved
the laws from total destruction, honor
and commendation instead of slander
and infamy.
Again, if they sincerely believe these
laws are right, why do they not dis
band and go over to the Independent
democrats, the only real democratic
party in Tennessee, who favored these
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-09-17
DIDN'T KNOW NAME,
YOU KNOW

Burton Robards and John Christie
pher of Richmond, Ky, passed THU
here Saturday in Buick automobile
en- route to Sequatchie county to visit
relatives. They had many experiences
in one wav and another. In some sec
tions the roads were SO bad that three
days run averaged hardly five miles
an hour. They record joke on them
selves at Uno, small place in Ten
nessee. Arriving there they accosted
native, asking him the name of the
place. "Uno," said the man. "How
in thunder do we know when we have
MT been here beforeT' said Robards,
and it took some time before the mys-
terious name was fully understood.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-09-17

laws from the beginning and made
their passa ge possible'
But instead of disbanding them
selves, they virtually say to the indie,
pendent democrats of the state: "We
now see that you are right in every
thing you have done, your election
laws are right, your temperance laws
are right, in fact, all the laws you
have helped to place on the statute
books are right, We accept and endorse
them all. Now we have compromised
and harmonized you disband your or
ganization and let our organization
run it. Huh Did anybody ever
hear of such ridiculous proposition.
We extend our sympathy to the peo-
pie who have been sincere in the be-
lief that local option is the best solu-
tion of the liquor problem. The things
you stood for in the last state cleo
tion, you must cry out against in the
present election; that is, if you follow
the commands of your dictator. the
Hon. Luke Lea, who is, strange to
say, the undisputed boss of the So
called regulars.
A few months agU~we would not
have been more surprised to have read
in history that Benedict Arnold had
been elected president of the United
States, or that Judas Iscariot had been
placed at the head Of the Church, than
to have read that Luke Lea had been
made dictator of the so called regular
democracy.
But there is no alternative for you.
unless you come up like self respect
ing citizens, and rebuke at the ballot
box, this high handed outrage to the
manhood of the Volunteer state.
We heartily endorse the wise. clean,
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-09-17

patriotic and business like administra-
tion of Gov. Ben W. Hooper, and
pledge him our united and earnest
support for reelection.
We endorse the candidacy of the
Hon. Saddler and pledge him our un-
divided support for Railroad Commits
sioner.
We call on the Independent demo
Gratis of this, the 18th senatorial dis
trict of Tennessee, to nominate q
clean and able independent democrat
for state senator, one who stands four
square on the election laws and tenn
perance laws, and we hereby pledge
ourselves to do all we can to secure
his election.
We also pledge our active and en-
thusiastic support to the nominee Of
this convention. provided he also
stands solidly on the state platform,
especially that part referring to the
election laws and temperance laws
now on the statute books of the state,
and favors additional legislation for
the purpose of enforcing and making
effective these laws.
J. L. RAULSTON, Oh airman,
W. E. McCURRY,
j. G. LANCASTER,
E, H. BARKER,
S. H. RAULSTON.
The resolutions were adopted, being
applauded frequently during their
reading, especially those portions hav-
ing reference to the members of the
legislature and the endorsement of
Gov. Hooper.
No contests having been filed over
delegates present, nominations for rep
resentative we're called for. j. j..
Dykes, of Whitw ell, was placed in
nomination by W. E. McCurry, and
V. /. Holcombe, of Monteagle by j..
l.. Raulston. Roll of districts was
called and the vote showed that Mr..
Dykes carried Looney's Creek, Whit
well, Mt. Olivet, Shirleyton, Guild,
Sweeden's Cove. Victoria and Station
Mill precincts, taking all these dele
gates, but divided with Mr., Holcombe
in other precincts as follows: Kim
ball, Dykes 311s Holcombe 800 South
Pittsburg, Dykes 3 2s-29, Holcombe,
5 7-29; Sequachee, Holcombe 2 81,
Dykes II; Jasper. Dykes 9, Hol
combe 1. Mr.. Holcombe received the
total delegations Of Kelly's Ferry,
Monteagle. Deptford and Pinhook.
While the result was being figured
Mr. Holcombe rose and said it was
not necessary to figure out the frac-
tions as he was defeated, and that be
moved that Mr.. Dykes nomination be
made unanimous, which was done at
tap of Chairman's gavel. The averag-
es when figured out were as follows:
Mr.. Dykes AZ. Al Mr.. Holcombe, 81. SO,
there being 70 votes in the convention.
Mr.. Dykes was then introduced by
DR.. Raulston and said that eighteen
years ago he had stood before a SINH
lar convention and thanked the repub-
Continued on FonyfA Page
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-09-17
The SoWer

By n. H. FARISS in "Our Dumb Animals
If we but realized how cheap
The seeds of loving kindness are,
We would not keep them hid away,
But freely scatter, near and far.
Be merciful reap gratitude,
Sow courtesy and love shall be;
In one thing be thou prodigal,
And spread true kindness far and free.
Strive then to help each living thing,
Lift up the burden of the dumb, ...
For mercy shown to them will bring
A blessing in the days to come.
If we but realized that they,
Who ofttmes suffer needlessly,
Are all part of Gods great plan,
How sweeter would this old earth be.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1914-09-17

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KLINE AND FORT LEWIS
MESA NOTES
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w. F. Slade and 7. l.. Eaton each
are sporting new wagons.
If anyone wants a sure cure for
"mites" see T. d. Harris.
The mesa was visited by a fine rain
Friday and Saturday of last week.
Ed Thatcher has moved his family
to Pennington so his children can
attend school.
That small comet to be seen in the
northwest just after dark is being ad-
mired by many.
Clyde Wanamaker came out from
Durango Sunday night to attend the
funeral of his mother.
School commenced at the Mountain
View school house Monday with Miss
Minnie Wyatt as teacher.
A. l.. Barr went in to Durango Sun
day to attend the regular meeting Of
the county commissioners.
VIM Ray came down from La Plata
City Sunday night to be with those
who mourn the death of Grandma
Wanamaker
Cupid has caused kind of an epi-
demic at Redmesa. The latest VIC
Tins are Clark Roberts and Bertha
Davenport.
We were shocked to hear of the
sudden death of Grandma Wanamak-
er Sunday afternoon. Funeral SER
vices were held Monday at 2 o'clock.
We understand that the lower end
of our mesa is nursing eight or nine
cases OF typhoid fever. We trust that
/ we ranchers will soon see the folly
of drinking ditch water and will build
cisterns instead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-08
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY.

Estate of John Lauterbach, Deceased.
The undersigned, having 6een ap-
pointed Executor of the last will and
testament of John Lauterbach, late
of the County of La Plata, in the
State of Colorado, deceased, hereby
gives notice that he will appear be-
fore the County Court of said La Pla-
ia County, at the Court House in Due-
range, in said County, on Monday, the
second day of November, A. D. 1914,
at the hour of 10 O'Clock a. M. OF
said day, at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for
the purpose of having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested to make imme-
diate payment to the undersigned.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
2sth day of September, A. D. 1914.
FREDERICK C. PERKINS,
Executor of the Last Will and Testa-
ment of John Lauterbach, Deceas-
ed.
First Publication Oct. 1, 1914.
Last Publication Oct. %, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-08
CITY IN GALA
ATTIRE FOR
ANNUALFA|R

Durango, metropolis of the south
: west, is glowing with pride today
This date marks the opening of the
fifteenth annual celebration Of the
Colorado-New Mexico fair, and our
city has covered herself with glory.
While the clouds hung gray over
the hills this morning, the sun soon
commenced to shine brighter with a
promise of being decidedly kind to
US in the matter of weather this aft
ernoon. A cool wind was blowing,
but it was bracing and OF the sort
that furnished an excellent excuse for
wearing that new fall suit or dress.
Durango not only has the spirit but
the setting for such festivities as are
now in progress. The romance Of
the past and present is in evidence
everywhere. On the streets there is
riot of color, combination of dress
and a mixture of people that makes
il look as though this was the cen
ter Of the universe with all nations
assembled here to make merry.
Last nights incoming trains were
crowded with visitors who plan to
remain until the gaiety is over, have
the best time Of their career and
while doing so familiarize themselves
with the pace our country is forging
ahead in agriculture, horticulture and
the home making arts.
The town appeared to stay awake
all night and started off at daybreak
with the ragtime tunes and the carni-
val spirit.
No end of places have been arrang-
cd for the comfort of those who came
to partake of the hospitality dispens-
ed. The Motor club has large and
commodious quarters fitted up for
auto owners and enthusiasts. The
Elks are keeping open house from 0
to ~ and until midnight. Ladies
of the order as well as the men are
welcomed to their elegant club rooms,
and the entire equipment is at their
disposal. The Episcopal ladies have
rest room for all corners, special
arrangements being provided for
mothers with little tots.
With the experience Of fourteen
celebrations behind them, the city's
hotels and rooming houses are car
ing for the crowds in way that
brings no end of appreciation from
their visitors.
This forenoon the fair ground was
the scene of greatest activity. In the
agricultural hall, the crying need was
space, the liberal prizes offered hay
ing attracted such large number of
exhibitors that it was difficult to find
room to accommodate all.
c. F. Werner and Farmer Huddo
of the Indian school had been allowed
thirty feet for their Pine River val
ley and Indian agency horticulture
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-08
THE DURANGO GAS & ELECTRIC
COMPANY.
Notice of Dissolution.

We, the undersigned, L. w. Hill
and E. p. Sommerson, respectively
President and Secretary of The Du-
range Gas & Electric Company, cor
poration formed under the laws of the
State of Colorado, do hereby give no.
ticc that at meeting of the stock
holders of said corporation duly call
ed for the purpose of considering the
proprieiy of dissolving said corpora
ton, which said meeting was duly
held at the principal office of said
in the City of Durango,
La Plata County, Colorado, on the
4th day of August, 1914, pursuant to
notice given to every stockholder of
said corporation in the manner pro-
vided by law for the calling of stock
holders meetings for the purpose of
amending articles of incorporation,
the stockholders of said corporation,
by vote of more than two-thirds
of the entire capital stock of said
corporation, ordered said corporation
to be dissolved, and authorized and
directed the President and Secretary
to make, sign and seal notice of
dissolution and to cause the same to
be filed and published as provided by
law.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF we have
made, signed and sealed this notice
under the seal of said corporation this
18th day of August, 1914.
(Signed) E. w. HILL,
President.
(signed) E. P. SUMMERsON,
(SEAL) Secretary.
First Publication Sept. 10, 1914.
Last Publication Oct. 16, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-10-08

sTA1 hMENT OF THE OWNERSHIP,
MANAGEMENT, CIRCULATION, ETC.
Required by the Act of Aug. "a, 1912,
OF The Durango Weekly and Semi
Weekly Herald, published twice
week, at Durango, Colo, for April 2
to Oct. !, 1914.
Name of Editor, Geo. N. Raymond.
PostofIice Address, Durango, Colo.
Name OF Business Manager. g, w. Rny-
mond.
PostotIice Address, Durango, Colo.
Names OF Publishers, George N. Raymond
and s. w. Raymond.
Names of Owners: III Il corporation, give
names and addresses of stockholders hold
ing per cent or more of total amount of
stock.)
Geo. N. Raymond and &. w. Raymond.
Known bondholders, mortgages, and
other security holders, holding per cent or
more OF total amount of bonds, mortgages,
or other securities;
None.
Average number of copies of ench issue of
this publication sold or distributed, through
the mails or otherwise, to paid subscribers
during the. six months preceding the date of
this statement.
s. W. RAYMOND.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this first day of October, 1914.
KENNETH NJ. MURRAY,
(sEAl) Notary Public.
my commission expires Sept. Is, 1915.