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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16
BOXING NOTES

The Australians may have their Boxing Day. for big turnouts of fight fans, but the Yankees can boast of their New Years afternoon as the greatest boxing day of the year and January 1st, 1914, was the banner New Years day of all time for the boxing fans and boxers. There was hardly g. city of any note in the coun- try that could not JoaSt Of a boxing show on that day-some of them near championship battles. A conservative estimate places the number of shows thirty-eight. In most of these places there were from three to four and in some instances five bouts on eech card, making a total of over 125 con tests in the one day. That is surely going some for a sport that is being hammered all the time by people who do not understand it. There were numerous knockouts registered, the most notable being Arthur Pellxey by Gunboat Smith in fifteen rounds; Bud Anderson by Leach Cross in eight and Jack Redmond by Ad Wolgast in five On the same day in far away Aus tralia Eddie NMcGoorty handed Dave Smith the K. O. in just one minute and sixteen seconds, the second time that Eddie turned the trick on the Australian inside of one round. New Years day to the boxers is what Il
 For some time the friends of Dave Smith in Australia have been having quite an argume ent to- who was heavyweight champion of the Anti podes. Dave claimed the crown be cause of his defeat of Bill Lang, who held the. title, but who, had been beat en by Sam McVey. However, under the new rules McVey. could not hold the championship, but the matter was settled for time at least, by Eddie McGoorty, the Wisconsin middle weight putting MT. Smith to sleep in one round. Of course Eddie can claim the title while he is resident in Australia, but when he leaves there the championship will revert to Smith McGoorty also won the light heavy weight title with it, and he also lays claim to the middIeweight champion ship of the world, which is disputed by Jimmy CIabby. Jack Dillon, George Chip and Mike Gibbons.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Mrs. s. Weir Mitchell died at Phil ade1phia of pneumonia. Her husband the noted author, was buried las1 week.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

The Federal authorities shipped 21 'tundesirables'' from Oakland, Cal, to New York, where they will be deport- ed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

seThe Camp Fire Girls'' have been in- corporated in New York for the pur- pose Of promoting a sympathetie un- derstanding among girls to rely upon the common things in life for beauty and health.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

Charles H. Corbe4t, vice. president of the Continental Iron Works, died of pneumonia at his home in Brook lyn.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-01-16

An increase was noted in the bull market when F. H. Jones of Clinton, N. r., purchased a Holstefn Friesian from Calvin Deshane of Richmond for S15.0
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
NEW CONSTRUCTION
OF MONROE DOCTRINE

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 49,
A high diplomat says that new con-
struction Of the Monroe doctrine may
be presented to the state department
if America attempts to interfere with
the shipments of coal and other con-
traband to German vessels from South
American countries.
1t is pointed out that America does
not attempt to prevent the shipment
of arms, ammunition and troops from
Canada to England. Therefore Ger
many is ready to- ask why America
should complain II another part Of
the American continent makes con-
traband shipments to the German
cruisers.
II America, under the Monroe doe.
trine, has the power to prevent con.
traband shipments from Ecuador and
Colombia, Germany alleges she has
an equal power to prevent Canada
The British ambassadors notes cit.
ing the Ecuador and Colombia 60
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
BRITISH CRUISER is
SUNK BY SUBMARINE

LONDON, Nov. 1.-THE German
submarine which torpedoed and sank
the British gunboat Niger, within a
mile of the British coast, off Deal,
only eight miles from Dover, passed
directly through the mine fields laid
TO protect London and Dovlr, to reach
her victim.
Many People Witness Disaster.
Hundreds of people saw the disas-
ter. Life boats rescued the crew.
-Four were wounded, two of them seri-
ously. The Nigcr's commander, Lieu
tenant Muir, saw the torpedo approach
but was helpless to save the vessel.
Wrecking of Cruiser Causes Alarm.
The admiralty is greatly alarmed.
Hundreds Of vessels were anchored
in the downs near the Niger. The
admiralty suspects one small cruiser,
flying a Dutch flag, which was an
chored near the Niger for several
days. 1t disappeared shortly before
the vessel was torpedoed. Many think
this was a German vessel covering
the submarines movements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

New York, which is only a little un-
der the level of prices last week.
(Since above was written, British
ambassador has informed state de-
partment that his government will
seize all copper shipments consigned
"to order" or If it can be proven are
ultimately destined to belligerent
country.)
LEAD-Right through the week a
large business has been done, includ-
ing Mt least one 1,000-ton transaction.
S. S. "Suruga' took 75O tons Of
lead and $50 tons of antimony last
week from New York for Archangel,
Russia.
SPELTER-A business Of a few
hundred tons daily, including both do
nestle and foreign orders, was re-
ported, but the volume was not large
enough to characterize the market as
otherwise than dull.
SILYER-The main support Of the
silver market has been the demand
from the far east, which has for years
absorbed about two-thirds Of the sill
"er production of the world The Eu-
ropean demand is mainly for subsidi-
ary coinage and for use in the arts.
The coinage requirements were about
normal up to July, while those for
manufacture were lighter than for
two or three years past, owing to
the general depression in business. Al
' to the eastern demand, China has not
been buyer at any time this year
| owing to the disturbed financial con-
dition of the country, and to the con.
sequent postponement Of the adjust
ment of the new coinage system
which has not yet been settled. Ir
the early part of this year, India was
a smaller buyer than usual. That
country has been fairly prosperous
but the tendency to buy gold insteat
Of silver in which to invest its say.
ings has increased to degree tina,
was perceptibly felt in the silver mar.
ket.
The breaking out Of war, Of course
put temporary stop to all dealing.
in the silver market. The break last
ed only short time, and dealings
in cash silver were resumed. The
general financial dislocation which
followed the beginning of the war al
most stopped the demand from India,
and for time the only demand was
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
DUNKIRK ATTACK
PROVES FAILURE

PARIS, Nov. 13.-The force of the
German drive in an attempt to Dre..s
the allies lines and reach D1na.
and Calias, has apparently oeen sps....'
The official statement this a1.er-
noon declares that violence of fignt-
ing from the coast to the Lys river
through Dixmude and Pyres has di-
minished- The German attempts to
cross the User river have been frus-
trated. The POSITION about Ypres il
unchanged. the allies still holding the
position.
The French have occupied Tracy
Leval. Fighting has been in close
quarters, the infantry making an at
tack under cover Of artillery near
Yrres-
The losses on both sides have beer
tremendous. A hard snow Is
in the Vosges mountains.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

for coinage. Now that business with
Irdian has begun to resume more nor
NAL conditions, new trouble has
arisen from the operations Of a Ger
man cruiser "Emden" in the Indian
Ocean, which have made the transit
of the metal decidedly unsafe.
The last named condition will
doubtless be soon removed. The fu-
sure Of the market, however, does not
seem specially promising. Coinage
and commercial demand must con-
tlrue limited. The shipments from
Mexico are likely to increase. Un-
less there is revival in the demand
from the east--which Is not now ex-
prcted-the prospect is for continual
low prices for time.
Tuesdays di i'patches advise Of
sinking of "Emden" by Australian
cruisers.)
Daily Prices of Metals New York;.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
WEEKLY SUMMARY OF
N. Y. METAL MARK Ell

As reported by Engineering G. Min
ing Journal for the week October 80
November 4th, inclusive.
COPPER - Continued negotiations
are going on in Washington between
British and American governments
relative to seizure of copper in tran
sit, and the situation is viewed with
profound pessimism by copper produc-
ers.
Market prices have not been seri-
ously affected, however, business hav-
ing been done this week at 1.10c cash
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
NETTIE BUCHANAN
INJURED BY HORSE

Miss Nettie Buchanan, teacher Of
the Ridges Basin school, was the
victim Of painful accident this morn.
ing, in which she sustained serious
injuries. Had she not been rescued
it would probably have cost her her
life.
The young lady lives with her sis
ter, Mrs. Harry Fry, corner of Fourth
avenue and Seventh street, and makes
daily trips on horseback to and from
the scene of her school duties. This
morning she left the house shortly
before s to go to the barn and bride
her horse, preparatory to making her
daily journey to Ridges Basin. In
less than five minutes, Matt Pheney,
assistant superintendent of this divi-
sion of the D. 6 R. G., broke the
news to Mrs. Fry, that Miss Buchan-
an had met with an accident.
1t seems as Mr.. Pheney was be-
tween Fourth and Third avenues on
his way to the office, he heard ter
rible commotion in a barn nearby, and
woman's voice screaming whoa"
Fearing that there was trouble with
in, he hastened to the building, where
he saw Miss Buchanan, lying uncon-
scious, under her horse's feet. The
animal seemed to be in rage. Mr..
Pheney tried to enter, but the infuriat-
ed creatures condition made it un-
safe for him to do so. By tearing a
couple of boards from the barn, he
succeeded in dragging the girl from
her perilous position, and probably
saved her from death. The barn bore
all sorts of evidences of the fury the
horse must have been in. There were
hoof marks everywhere and a num-
ber of boards had been lqosened by
its kicks. The girls body was mute
evidence of what she had been
through, although she was too seri-
ously injured to know what had be-
fallen her.
With the assistance of neighbor,
Mr.. Pheney carried the young lady to
the Fry house, and a physician was
summoned. Her face and head were
found to be badly bruised, one bruise
of the cheek appeared to be especial
ly bad. Both her lower and upper
limbs carried marks where the horse
had trampled her under its feet, and
it is feared there is possibility that
she may have sustained internal in
iuries. She apears to be in terrible
pain. Up to the time of going to
press, her normal mental condition
has not been restored.
Miss Buchanan is an experienced
horsewoman, and the horse RESPONSE
BILE for her injuries was supposed to
be perfectly safe, SO her family are
unable to account for the trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
VIOLENT FIGHTING CONTINUES

PARIS, Nov. 12.-The most violent
fighting continues in the western thea
ter of war, according to the official
statement issued this afternoon. The
front is declared to be practically un-
changed since Tuesday. The action
Of the left wing continues desperate
with alternate Withdrawals and nd-
vances by the allies.
Germans Trying 70 Move Towards
Dunkirk.
Dunkirk sssaAa - - Tie objective
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
$1,000 BRITISH KILLED.

LONDON, Nov. ls.-Replying u
inquiries voiced in the house Of eon-
mons, Premier AsquIth issued state
nent declaring that $1,000 Bsitish
have besn killed. wounded and Miss
Ing In the war 70 data A supplenen-
tary war sfees estimate tsday -
elAres that With nillisa nsrs -,
Ne tstal BritiaA stssagsh h n ranno
wm - 4lseAee. Rsauiting = -
srsaalns. s
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
PASTURE

All fenced pasture fol cattle and
horses commencing about Aug. Is and
lasting during September, October
and November or possibly all winter
if desired. Can accommodate around
so head. Will take stock for one or
more months delivered at the place.
Not responsible for loss but stock
guaranteed plenty of feed and water
and good care.
Apply Raymondale Ranch, or Geo.
N or S. W. Raymond.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
HIGH SCHOOLS WILL
DEBATE SINGLE TAX

SEATTLE, WASH, Nov. 13.-The
single tax question will be debated
by teams from the various high
schools of the state at number Of
Washington cities and towns tonight.
The state has been divided into four
sections and debates will be held at
different times, until the final win
ner is chosen in each district. Four
prizes Of $25 each will be awarded
ths suecesGful tsan n saeA distriek
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
ADMIRAL is FREED BY COURT

PORTLAND, Eng, Nov. lad
miral Troubidge, commander Of the
British Mediterranean fleet when the
German cruisers Goeben and Breslau
escaped from Messina early in the
war, was courtmartialed and acquit-
ted of the charge of neglect Of duty
in failing to capture the ships.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
TURKISH CRUISER DAMAGED.

LONDON, Nov. 12.--News agency
Petrograd dispatches say shell seri-
ously damaged the Turkish cruiser
Goeben, formerly German cruiser,
during the Dardanelles bombardment.
The British admiralty admits the
warships Goodhope and Monmouth
were undoubtedly sunk in the recent
battle off the coast Of Chile.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
OFFICERS AND MEN ESCAPE.

MELBOURNE, Nov. 1.-THE min
lister Of defense announced that three
officers and forty members of the EN-.
denis crew, who landed on Cocos Is
land before the Emden sank, to wreck
the wireless station, escaped. They
commandeered schooner and FLED
to sea. They have four Maxims and
two months supplies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
STEAMER BURNING

CANTANIA, Sicily, Nov. 13.-The
steamer Citta De Savena, with eight
hundred passengers aboard, is burn
ing in the Mediterranean. Three Ital-
ian ships arc rushing to the rescue
in response to wireless. The pas
sengers include 500 Arab soldiers from
the Italian colony of Erytres.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
GERMANS FLY ovER ENGLAND.

BERLIN (By Wireless), Nov. Ia
The war Office declares thas late ad-
vices show the German sviators have
flown over Sheernes and Harwiek,
England No details are givs. eon-
esrning this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
TOLD BY WIRE TO THE HERALD

of the Germans now. They are en-
deayoring to drive the allies from
Lombaretzyde. They hold Dixmude,
but the allies hold all the territory
thereabouts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
In the Probate Court.

A stipulation filed by attorneys in
terested in the case, asks that the
suit against o. B. Clason, executor
of the estate of B. F. Flanders, will
be dismissed, an agreement having
been made as to the allowance and
payment Of ]. H. Otis claim against
The estate. The Durango Trust com.
pany was instructed to make final
settlement. The court fixed Decem-
ber IA as the date for the same.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
The Durango Film Producing Com
pany Is Interesting Hundreds Of

The durango Film Producing Com
pany Is Interesting Hundreds of
People.
The advertisements Of the Duran
go Film Producing company, written
by Fred Davy, are eagerly read by
hundreds Of people interested in the
prcposil.cp, that is certain to mater
ialize. The project has the backing
of number of our most substantial
business men, every detail Of it is so
well planned that it is sure to meet
immediate success. In the ad appear
ing in this issue, Mr.. Davy gives five
excellent reasons why the innovation
will he all that its enthusiastic sup
porters claim. Do not fail to read it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Cattle Shipments.

Cattle Shipments.
Stock Inspector Ethridge went over
to Pagosa Springs to place his o. X.
on the 15 carloads of cattle M. o.
Brown is shipping tomorrow. Sun
day, Mr.. Ethridge is due in Mancos,
where Frink and Stevens are to make
a 20-carload shipment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
To Attend Krumpanitzky Funeral.

Messrs. George Carr, ]. E. Ptolemy,
r. A. Coston and Rec. S. C. Green
motored over from Mancos this morn
ing to attend the funeral of the late
Henry Krumpanitzky. The last nam
ed gentleman is the representative
elect from Dolores and Montezuma
counties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Death of w. T. Kirkpatrick's
Aged Father.

Word has been received here of the
death of w. T. Kirkpatrick's aged
father, which occurred in Clayton,
ILL.,, October 81. The deceased was
SO years of age. Mr.. and Mrs. Kirk
patrick were in Long Beach, CAL,
when he passed away, but left at
once for the old home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Miss Buchanan's Condition Shows
Improvement Today.

Miss Nettie Buchanan's condition
shows Improvement today, and it now
seems that she did not sustain in
ternal injuries as at first feared.
While her normal mental condition
has not been wholly restored, she is
conscious a part of the time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
WOMAN KILLED BY osrR1cHEs.

PHOENIX, Ariz., Nov. 13.-Thres
hundred ostriches stampeded along
the country road this morning swarm
ing over the carriage driver by Mrs.
l.. d. Rosseau, killing the woman and
her horses. Cowboys are trying to
round up the birds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
New Cream Station.

Manager Cordes has just returned
from the Montezuma valley, where he
established a cream station in Cor
tez, which promises to increase the
supply for the local plant consider
ably.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
traband shipments declare that they
constitute unneutral acts.
DECLARES WAR ON ALLIES

AMSTERDAM. Nov. IA Con-
stantinople message via Berlin says
that Turkey has declared war ON al
the triple entente powers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Transferred to Alamosa.

Express Messenger Kelsey, who has
been running on the Southern for
more than year past, has been
transferred to the Alamosa- -Creede
branch and will leave for that point
with his family early next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Called to California.

Called to California.
James Asher left for Santa Paula,
CAL, this morning, where his only
son is very dangerously i'll, and hope
for his recovery has been abandon
ed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
A Correction.

A Correction.
The funeral of the late Mrs. Frank
Anderson will be held from the Bap-
tist church Sunday afternoon at 2
o'clock instead of Friday afternoon at
2:3O as was announced yesterday.
The item appeared in the paper as
we understood it in telephone mes
sage. A brother Of Mr.. Anderson's
10 expected from Nebraska tonight
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Returns From Europe.

]. R. Kermode, prominent resi-
dent of Montezuma county, returned
last night from Europe, where he has
been since the middle of July. An
account of some of the interesting
experiences which were his portion,
will appear in our Saturdays issue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

Adolph Krdumpanitzky Very Low.
Word comes from Mancos that Ad-
olph Krumpanitzky is very low and
mis- death is only matter of a few
hours. He has been failing rapidly
since early morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
WON'T INVESTIGATE
UNEMPLOYED PROBLEM

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12.-Lead-
ers of the Americao Federation of
ers of the American Federation Of
Labor declare the convention will not
as there is not enough time. 1t is
possible that some of the affiliated
organizations may suggest holding a
congress later to discuss the matter.
Organization viii Fight the Proposed
Reduction of Wages.
The executive council is investigat-
ing that certain industries plan a
sweeping reduction in wages, and in
tend to attribute the action to de-
preston caused by the war. 1t is
known that such action is planned by
the steel industry, which is largely
unorganized. The delegates plan to
use the defense fund freely to fight
such cut.
The miners delegates are urging
their resolution referring to the Colo
RADIO strike, and denouncing Rockefel-
ler.. The passage Of this is predict
ed.
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 12.-Wal-
ter Smith, representing the Fedora
ton of Catholic societies, made veil
ed references to Colorado and the
West Virginia strikers. He said the
laborers' cause was hurt by open vio-
lence in strikes and declared that vio-
lence was justifable under no circim-
stances. Gompers replied, defending
the unions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

. = = u y y = n a q a u y u u :,
I. N. Schaffer Of the Animas valley
was in on ranch business today.
c. F. Turner, Of Cortez, was Dem
yer bound Travelled this morning.
Jess Hallar came over from Monte
yuma county and will tarry in town
until tomorrow.
Mrs. Vest Day and little daughter
Wilmot departed for Denver this
morning to spend the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

James Slade of the Kline mesa de-
livered pork to the Durango Mercan-
tile company today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Congressman Taylor and Wife to
Visit Durango Tomorrow.

Congressman Taylor and wife were
in Ignacio today. Tonight they pass
through Durango en- route to Silver
ton, and return here tomorrow The
board of trade is arranging meet
ing at the club rooms in the evening
for the distinguished gentleman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Off for New Home.

Off for New Home.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Adams departed
this morning for their ranch home in
Montezuma county. Their going is
source of regret to their many friends
in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

c. G. Mayer and wife returned
from Denver last night where the
latter has been for a number of
months visiting her children.
Lerry Perry, of Drumright, Okla,
was bound for Lewis this morning,
where quite a colony of people from
his home state is located.
Mrs. A. L. Cotton, of Silverton,
came down this morning to tarry a
few days in the city before going to
Montezuma valley, where she has
ranch interests.
Mrs. B. Heathers, Sr., of Hesperus,
was brought to local hospital for
treatment last night. She was ac-
companied by her daughter-in-law,
Mrs. Charles Heathers.
Sheriff Todd and wife, of Monte
yuma county, were bound for Pueblo
this morning with Augusta Kirk,
patient who will be placed in the asy-
lum for treatn. ent.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Phelan are
home from a visit to Rico, Cortez, Do
lores and Mancos. They made the
trip to Dolores and the other points
by auto, and from Dolores to Rico
via the r. G. S.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

Injured Hand.
Late yesterday evening, Frank
Morgan, smelter employe, suffered
the loss of finger in an accident
which occurred at the plant.
Change in Time on the Southern.
According to unofficial reports the
Southern will leave here at 7:45 in the
morning and arrive at $3.50 in the
evening. and the Sunday train will
be discontinued.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

Charles Jones of Deep Creek mark
eted beef at the Snyder meat market
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Found Guilty of Assault.

Found Guilty of Assault.
AL Pace, Of Bayfield,. was found
guilty Of assault in Justice Maddox's
court yesterday and fined S5 and
costs. He gave notice OF an appeal to
the county court.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

Mrs. Clifford, one of Silverton's
interesting octogenarians, passed
through Durango this morning on her
way to Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

F. C. GILBERT,
Manager Durango Plant A. s. q R.
Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

On Department Business.
F. d. Baker, chief engineer for the
American Smelling & Refining COM
pany, is here on rather an extended
tour Of inspection of the local plant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16
Mrs. Krumpanitzky Returned to
Mancos This Afternoon,

On account of the critical condition
Of her brother-in-law, Mrs. Henry
Krumpanitzky returned to Mancos
this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

A. J. Knight, who resides on the
Bob" Thurston place on Upper Flori-
da passed through town yesterday
with his stock, on the way to the
winter range.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-11-16

Miss Lucille Elliott, of Dolores, left
for IN fhidnd today. Miss Elliott made
a short stay in Durango, the guest
OF Miss Nettie Thompson.