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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
EXTREMELY Low
TEMPERATURES
IN CENTRAL WEST
Thermometer Records Sixteen
Degrees Below Zero at
Northern Missouri and
Southern Iowa Points,

Kansas city. Mo, Dec. l4.--Rellei
from the low temperatures when
have prevailed in Missouri. Kansas
Oklahoma, Nebraska, Iowa and Tex
as, was locke dior tonight BY the gov
ernment weather observer here. kee-
ord temperatures were recorded At u
number Of places and much suffering
resulted.
At Leavenworth. Kan, one man
was found dying from the cold IN his
hut.
Temperatures ranged from 10 de-
grees below zero In northern Mis-
souri, and southern Iowa, TO 20 de-
grees above in the gulf region. WITH
temperatures OF IL and Is degrees
Fort Worth and Dallas, Tex, report
cd the eeldest weather in ten years.
shreveport La. with u temperature
of Is degrees above zero. also re-
ported a record.
At Atehison, Kan, the temperature
was below.
Charitable organizations through
out this section have experienced
heavy demands ON their resources. In
many of the districts churches and
school buildings were thrown open
for the homeless tonight,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
COLD WAVE no PASS BY
TONIGHT, SAYS CHICAGO

Chicago, Dec. little first cold
wave of the year TO strike the middle
west probably will have passed by to-
morrow night. according 70 the Unit
ed States weather bureau here tonfgat
which reported rising temperatures
In the extreme northern states The
cold was passing to the east, II was
reported.
Ten degrees below zero was the
minimum temperature recorded, rang
ing from that point to degrees above
in this city, with severe frost as
far south as Corpus Christie, Tex. Ten
below was reported tonight from
Charles City la. Temperatures OF lG
to 8 degrees below reported In Mon
.tana, Minnesota and North and South
Dakota during the early day had risen
several degrees by night. q
The cold struck this city with dark
ness Sunday night and by midnight
the thermometer was near zero. 1t
became but little warmer during the
day. the official thermometer which
registered 3 below at 6 o'clock. re-
cording only above at noon.
City aud county relief associations
and private charities contributed to
the relief of hundreds during the day.
The police gave first aid to a score Of
lily clad Sufferers who fell uncon-
seious from the cold
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
AUSTf,IANs CLAIM TO
BIZ PURSUING RUSSIANS

Berlin. Dec. IA tby wireless to Lon
don. 1870 y. m.)-The official press
bureau today gave out the following
official communication from army
headquarters at Vienna:
'In the fighting in western Galicia,
the southern wing of the Russian
army was defeated ON December II.
and forced TO retreat. Pursuit OF the
Russians has commenced. All attacks
elsewhere along the battle front have
broken down as previously.
"Our forces which advanced across
the Carpathians are now energetical-
~ continuing the pursuit OF the enc
my and there Is constant fighting
Newy Sandec was occupied on Decem-
ber IL. We also re-entered Grybow,
Gorlice and Zmlgrod, Galieia. The
Semplin district is now completely
clear OF the enemy. Our troops are
now in control Of the passes in the
mountains and the line formed by the
valley of the river Suczawa In Buko-
wilma.
There was no fighting In southern
Poland yesterday.
North of Lowicz our allies are sue
lcessfully continuing their attack on
the strongly fortified positions Of the
Russians
THE moving of strong hostile
forces in the south necessitated the
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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15

u,ar,an territory But
SANS GU, % - e,ain, that they are
lhe Ause,.ans the northern slopes of
driving .,,taa ooMn ,s'' ,he Russian invad-
'ne liz ,rera last week in occupation
ers VINO Were last VIZ, M of that noun
of severai 'o"hs sou'i
tam roae. .,,o, 1, polond.
De'"9'a'o" a,othsr
Poland is fast pecoiiesns ssas, while
Belgium In point OF suileas"9 nb other
the opposing armies urhe 1"sn raocc,,nv
back and forth, occupy ,tat aiiu ,,non he
cities ana Yiilaseh hasss ~ "dr rdrants similar to
lnhao'.a,11s essrea pp'' ~ ReIgiun and north
lnos9 aa sue
eii, r'"'.ee soo polish towns haze
More uiap ordina ooo n various ac-
been rulneu' accoiu ssna,,dents urns ~ each
counts llu,ii w t,a other, Of the loot !
arans an y ~ d'c cr,,eltv The flight Of the cI-
'iis ''is;o 49, rom odz was one Of the most
saalnns anin eniandes np", % Of the war. while one
.iasls updde ,andent pictures the fate of ka-
,,., eoa' 'eapo'ps al renetition of Louvaln. with
lisa' ~, a as ,,Snter : of 400 civilians and the
sle,,Ir'r sne =" ue ~ ~ the city.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15

The day has shown no important
development In the western thcater.
The French war office reports artil-
lery engagements IN which they had
the better OF the Germans and small
advances at various points. particu'
larly In the neighborhood OF Nerdnn
and 81. Mihiel, IN accordance with
General Joffre's famous scheme OF
'nibbling at them. The German bull
letins deny these claims, however
The troops in France and Belgium
are suffering from a plague OF mud
and damp which causes them greater
discomfort than did the cold wave a
the end of November, with It's posi-
tive hardshlps OF frozen feet and
hands, and cffcctually vetoes any
movements ON big scale.
Life In Trenches Easier.
In some ways, however. life IN the
trenches of the allies is easter than
before, since they have been rein
forced. as they do not have 70 sperd
more than two days continuously on
the firing line. whereas last month
they were without rest or AN 0ppor-
tunity 10 remove their clothing for {,
week or more at time.
The Turkish army has not asserted
Itself, nor has II engaged in any great
battle. Enver Pasha has taken COM
mand Of the Caucasian army and Ia
laat Boy has succeeded him as min
ister of war. \ report comes from
Turkey of growing hostility TO both
foreign and native Christians In that
country which may lead 10 attack
upon them.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
Summary of War
NelUs of, Yesterday

Progress along the lprcs canal Il
noted In the latest french official
war bulletin, although the climatic
conditions are unfavomhlc to any cN-
tensive movement i,y the oppeyins
forces on the battle front In belgium
and France. The uermann have re-
piled to the attacks ~ tho allies and
violent lighting IL reported during the
mast twenty -four hours
An interesting feature uf 1hc
French official communication Is the
statement that the railway station ut
commercy M the department OF The
Mcusc. has bccn pombardcd bN the
German batteries from great dis
tancc. Commcrcy lies about seven
miles to the south OF 81. siihlel.
A Reuter- dispatch from Nlsh says
the Scrvians. after llefcc hattie, have
reoceupied Belgrade The Sofsmn
capital was taken hy The Auslriaus On
December Q, after siege of several
months. II this report proves true.
the Servians are apparently sweeping
all before them as the Anstriana adj
nit defeat at the hands OF the Ser
,ians t. the southeast of Nallcvo,
where they were compelled 10 mike
an extended retirement
ON the other hand, Vienna an-
nounces the gain OF considerable
ground in n northerly direction in
western Galicia. where the Austrlans
have retakcn the town OF Dukla. AUS
trian forces advancing through the
Carpathians are said 60 have captured
5000 prisoners and number Of ma
chine guns.
The Argentine minister of marine
has received information that two
British warships have entered the
strait OF Magellan in pursuit of the
German cruiser Dresden. which Is re-
ported to have arrived at Punta
Arenas.
While Buenoe Aires dispatch says
the Dresden was not damaged, SAM
tiago dispatch reports damage TO the
cruiser and adds that she viii repair
there
The great armies of Germany and
Russia are contending with all their
! flItnkA1 itl n"tititA'f ~ t"fNffNf
but Il is not expected that any one
engagement or series OF engagements
viii give a decisive result either for
the one side or the other
The kings of Norway sweden and
Denmark are TO have meeting at
the end OF the week At Mnlmo. south
ern sweden, 90 discuss the situation
created In their kingdoms by the Eu-
ropean war.
A Berlin wireless dispatch SAYS the
Austrian newspapers declare that
when peace negotiations begin the
United states will have a right 10 act
as intermediary
Earl Kitchener. Hritish secretary
for war. has ordered an Investigation
into charge hy the English national
council Of trained nurses that income
petent nurses are serxlap at the front
and In hospitals.
The German armed mcrchantman
oxford. has been captured by british
warshlps In the Indian ocean, ac-
cording 10 dispatch from Toxic
which adds that the German convert
ed cruiser Cormorant, has entered thc
barbor of Guam, Iadrone Islands.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
DRESDEN IN SAFETY
AND is UNINJURED

Washington, Dee. 1f.-Ameriear
Consul Latham at Punta Arenas late
today cabled the state department
that the German cruiser Dresden had
reached that port safely and unin.
jured.
The German embassy here issued
the following statement today In re-
gard to the recent battle between the
British and German fleets off the
coast of South America
According to official information
eight English cruisers. among then
two of the Inyincible type, took par,
in the battle off Falkland islands
The Dresden. which arrived undam-
aged at Punta Arenas, intercepted q
wireless message which stated thai
the Gneisenau and Scharnhorst were
sunk and that the Leipzig was burn
ing. Nothing definite was known
about the Nurnberg."
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
sERvI.4N TICT0RIEs .4RE COMPLETE.

sERBI.iN TICTORIES ARE COMPLETE
London Dec IA (l:40 p m)Ille most striking feature OF
he davis official news the candid admission by the Austrian GOV
ernet OF the defeat OF the Austrian army III SerVa ana apparently
Of the abandonment third attempt invade the territory OF lis
small Sav neghbor. f s.
While arbtng the failure to the enemy superior loice Do
all government bulletins explain failures the Austrian war ONCE T
no,nces plainly an extended retirement and heavy losses
Ne,, cons and measures consequently will be taken to re-
pel the eneny SAYS Austrian statement Apparently 'na means
that the Austrian army directed against Scrsa VIII assume ueie
sve line. .;. q p.lrrade
as an asset to the good ;, ,,oye
e seians Claim to be pressing home their victory witlmoe
captures Of prisoners and to have driven part q uc M
across te Dna river Moreover they express condehee a' W
are about TO retake capital and expe the mNaucs h
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
TWO BRITISH AVIAT0RS
PICKED UP IN NORTH SEA

London, Dec. IA t7;fo ,. MIA
telegram TO Reuters Telegram COM
pany from Flushing says that the
Dutch steamer orange Nassau has
picked up two aviators In the. North
sea.
The aviators proved TO be BRUSH
officer and his meehaniclan, whe had
been compelled TO descend upon the
sea when the motor Of their hydro
plane became disabled.
At first they refused to leave theif
craft until they were assured tney
would not be interned In Holland,
whittier the Orange Nassau was
bound.
II was reported that the aviators
had been flying over Belgium, where
they dropped five bombs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
JOSEPH LETTER WINS
SUIT FOR S380l835

Chicago. Dec. l4.--Joseph Letter
need not pay the $3so.s33 in notes
given the Interior and Monarch Ele-
vator companies In payment for grain
during his attempt to corner the
wheat market in 1888, according TO
the verdict tonight Of the jury which
heard the elevator companies suit 70
recover.
Letters sole defense was that Frank
H. Peavey and G. a, Pillsburs both
Of Minneapolis, representing the ele-
yator companies, had conspired with
him TO withhold their wheat
from the market Their failure e
keep this alleged agreement prevented
Letter from accomplishing the corner
and caused him loss Of millions. ac-
cording To the testimony.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
PASSENGER FARES
SUBSTANTIALLY HIGHER

10y MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED WiHsl
Washington. Dec. 1i.---lncreased
passenger fares between st. Louis,
Mo, Chicago, H.. and other similarly
located cities and points in the eastern
territory, east Of the Buffalo-pitts-
burgh line, will become effective at
midnight.
BY the terms Of the tariffs filed by
the railroads with the interstate COM
merce commission, all round-trip
tickets, sold at reduced rates, between
points in classification territory and
central passenger association torri-
tory will be withdrawn and only
straight fare tickets sold
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
HIGH HONORS PAID TO
BRITISH GENERAL
I.r nonmsa .ovr..l .s.e,.. .sAss0 wlrsI

Toxic. Dec IS uO:30 a. MI
Brig. Gen. Nathaniel w. Barnardiston
commander of the British forces in
north China and who headed the
British contingent operating against
the German fortress at Tsing-tau
was rendered u state luncheon today
Emperor Yoshitihito decorated
General Barnardiston and also con-
graduated him for the work OF his
troops before Tsing-tau
General Barnardiston will sail for
San Francisco December 1s In COM
pany with the japanese Red Cross
workers who are to proceed TO Eng
land.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCED
DRESDEN Is DAMAGED

Santiago Chile, Dec fi.--It Is Of
ficially announced that the German
cruiser Dresden now at Punta Arenas
is damaged She will be allowed to
make repairs but will be compelled to
sail Immediately afterward or else be
interned
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15

Less Definite in Hungary
The progress of the war IN horth-
ern Hungary is less definite.
Sundays German wireless repos
with candor equal to that OF the Aus
trian bulletin spoke Of the sever,
resistance" which the German anu
Austrian arms are eneounterins -
South Poland and in Gaiicia' auu'ns
that II was evident the Austrian loi.so ~,
in the Carpathians are not hui,l.,.
cally strong enough to clear the nus
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15

Denver. Dec. 14.--Mrs J. Borden
Hartman. member of the federal
commission on industrial relations.
now in session here. Will be confined
TO her bed for couple Of days. 1t
is thought, as q result of severe
cold contracted yesterday, and an at
tack of INDIGESTION. Her condition IL
not serious
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
BELGRADE IS REOCCUP|ED
RY SERv|ANS AFTFR cFvFRF +.
DEFEATS ARE INFLICTED On
INVADING AUSTRIAN FORCES
OFFICIAL DISPATCHES FROM VIENNA
ADMIT HEAVY REVERSES SUSTAINED
BY IMPERIAL ARMS ACROSS DANUBE

Military Operations in Hungary the Carpathans and Poland
Are Uncertain, Owing to Conflicting Reports From Head
quarters Of Opposing Be|gerens; Polish Country Is Sub
ected to Devastation Almost Not Quite Equal to That
Suffered by Belgium French Offensive Movement Is Pro-
ceedng Cautiously, With Now and Then Severe Counter
attacks by Germans Progress Of War Is Now Marked by
Uncertainty Of Movement in All Fields Of Operation.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
MEXICAN OFFICIAL IS
HANGED BY MAYT0RE IVA

Douglas, Ariz. Dec. l4.s--JesuS
Aryizu. president Of Fronteras so-
nora. is reported to have been hang
cd along with two others whose
names were not given. Friday night
following the capture Of Fronteraa
by Maytorena's troops II Is said that
Arvizu refused 70 flee with other cars
rama officials
Colonel iturma's force, which occii-
pied Fronteras. IL also said 70 have
been engaged today by the troops Of
Captain Gamous near Cuchuta. The
outcome is unknown.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15

Havana, Dec 14.-Ylsldro Fabela,
former minister In General carran-
as cabinet in Mexico, arrived here
today from Vera Cruz He declined
to be interviewed, but said he would
issue a statement soon concerning
Mexican affairs.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
LITTLE ATTENTION IS
PAID TO CARRANZA
Statement by Pompous Old
Gentleman at Vera Cruz Not
Taken Seriously In Admin
istration Circles.
BULLETS CONTINUE
TO PAIL IN NNCO

= Naco, Arlz., Dec, li.---Gover-
. nor Jose Maytorena reiterated
. late today his denial that he Z
. had received orders to cease mr.
= Ing in the siege of Naco. sonora.
(" which, for two months. has re-
? suited Ia stray bullets and
9 spent shells falling ON the I
. American side. His villa troops Z
. continued 70 return the nre OF I
. General lIlll, the Carfanxa CON-
9 mander ontrenched In the MeAi- (
. can town.
9 Rrigadler General Iasker H.
. Bliss, In charge Of the United
. states border patrol here, said
" he had received no orders from 4
3 Washington 70 take action. His Z
4" force. however, was reinforced
9 today by the arrival of two
" troops OF the Ninth cavalry from
= Douglas, Ariz.. and two troops
. OF the Tenth cavalry from Fort I
(. Huachuca. This addition gives 3
y him a total OF eighteen troops OF
3 cavalry two machine gun pla-
9 toonA aud three batteries OF ar Z
. tlllery.
. bullets and spent shells from
9 across the border fell ~ usual. 4
. hut without any reported casual- I
= ties. The toll % tho American
= side during the siege Is hvc Kill.
(. ed. forty seven wounded anu
y five struck by bullets and SHELLS,
q but only scratched or bruised 9
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
BRITISH SHIPS
IN PURSUIT OF
GERMAN CRUISER
Dresden Is Now Known to
Have Taken Refuge in Punta
Arenas to Avoid Fleet Sweep
ing Southern Atlantic,

tsY MORNING JOURNAL SPECIAL LEASED wisEl
Bucnos Aires, Dec. 1.-THE min
ister of marine had been Informed
that two British warships have en-
tered the straits of Magellan in pur-
suit Of the German cruiser Dresden.
which has taken refuge at Punta
Arenas.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15

LONDON, Dec Is (l2O O5 III, 1.-The Servans after fierce
battle have reoccped Belgrade according Nis dispatches to
Reuters Telegram company
The Aistrian occupied Belgrade December after having be-
seged July % bonlbardng from batteries near Senn and
from the Danube large portion OF the city was
said TO have DESTROYED by the fire of the Ausrans
When declared the Servian government moved from
Belgrade Krag,neva and later farther south to N
where il remains
4JjSTRf4NS DEFINITELY DEFEATED. BY SERtI4NS
London Dec II (9:l0 m)-Reuters Amsterdam CORE
spodent admit defeat at the hands OF the SerVas
in an official communication issued Vienna today This commune
cation follows:
Our offensive movement directed souteasery direction
from the river Drna encountered southeast OF Vaevo greatly
superior force OF the enemy
Our advance was merely stopped but compelled
also 70 make more extended reenents Of troops which Tor
many weeks have fought obsnatey and brilliantly but with many
losses.
Against this may place the occupation OF Belgrade new
decision and consequently will be taken winch VIII serve 10
rcpel the enemy
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
Colonel 6oelhaIS Repeats Re-
quest That Two DeStrOyerS
Be Sent 10 Enforce Rules
Of Neutrality
DELICATE QUESTIONS
OF AUTHORITY ARISE
Radio Activities Of BeIIigerentS
Are to Be Investigated With
View to Determining as to
Violations.

fnf hoarho JOURNAL SPECIAL txssGo wins1
Washington, Dec. if--Colonel
Goethals' reiterated request for de-
stroyers for use in enforcing neutrality
laws In the Panama canal zone was the
subject Of conferences today between
Secretary of War Lhlrrison. Counselor
Lansing OF the state department and
Rear Admiral Fiske. chief of the
navy's bureau OF operations. No de-
cision resulted aud II was indicated
tonight that because Of the delicacy
Of the questions Involved and the seant
Information furnished by Colonel
Goethals, it might be several days be-
fore any action was taken.
GoctIaIs' Reply Confidential.
Secretary Garrison early In the day
received a cablegram from Colonel
Goethals In reply to his request for
details concerning the call for de-
stroyers. This message was not made
public on account OF It's confidential
nature, but Mr.. Garrison said In Col
onel Goethals judgment misuse Of
radograms within the canal waters
and the necessity of preventing mis-
use of the canal zone as a base Of sup
ply by beIligerents, required the pres
ence Of swift-moving vessels.
VIII Proceed Cautiously.
Before any step is determined upon.
il is understood that officials OF the
administration will go deeply into the
question of the powers and obligations
OF the government in controlling ac>
tivities In the wters Adjacent TO the
canal zone. An agreement win have
to be reached. too. as to which depart
ment of The government should deal
with the situation.
AT the present the officials appear
to believe that the governor of the
canal zone has ample power to en-
force the neutrality laws and all of the
regulations for the use Of the canal
Can Command Neutral Zone.
The Notifications at the terminals
are sufficiently advanced TO give mill
tary command to all Of the waters
within the thrce-mle limit, and be-
yond that point the United States
government can exercise no control
There Is an ample military force In
barracks IN the zone to MAINTAIN or
der and to deal with any vessel after
II has passed through the entrance
locks or the canal
Incumbent Upon Navy.
Regarding the alleged use of radio
outfits by British colliers within the
canal waters. the officials are trying
TO ascertain the extent to which this
has been done. So far only one in
stance Is said to have occurred, and 1t
is suggested that warning against
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
IItlUsE.

Secretary Daniels continued iils
timony before tho naVai eoiiiili,1'sdi comm s,,di-
The legislative. execliVe aiiu 'hii,s
cial and postal appropriation
were brought in. nro-
Passed District of colnhip,a apr ,lo,f.
priation bill. with provision ior ra -.
and-half' division OF expehai'uies ~
tween federal and dist'iet
ments eliminated ,,a..a.
Representative Glllett, ~ ..,aa -
chusetts, introduced fesoiu.,v,l; s,se;atb
authorize celebration OF the .ns,ss'. ,.,.
anniversary of the seceha inaue US
ton of Lincoln. r-,as-
Adjourned at p, m. 10 iioon A'e
day.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
The Day in Congress
SENATE.

Independent coal operators coas,i ,.,,i.
ued their complaint OF rate uissla,'
nations in southern territory peioie
Subcommittee. ,.a
Hearings were continued on lne me
ter power site land leasing pm .,,,',s
Philippine committee began neal'a'sa i,',,'s -
on the bill for ultimate lnoepe"u0A
of the islands. o,n
Adjourned at 5.22 =. M " "oO'
Tuesday.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1914-12-15
ExcelIcnt Grade of CoaI.

'"rhe firing was easy and steam
pressure was easily maintained, said
the secretary In telling the story TO
the committee 'rhe coal II said 70
have burned like pine knots
MIR. Daniels spent his fourth ana
last day before the committee, eN-
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