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Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
Using AncIens Tactics

Petrograd, oct. II (By way Of Lon
,lon) According to Russian informa-
tion, the Germans are making de
monstrative advance" near Milawa,
northeast Of Warsaw, which is intend
ed to fill the gap between the east
Prrssian front and the main front,
which extends north and south on a
line across Russian Poland
The German army by continuous
maneuvering under heavy artillery
fire ana with day and night outpost
fighting. still is endeavoring to feel
out POSSIBLE challces TO cross the
yistula. Refugees from that neigh
borhood say that until three days ago
ali German attempts to cross the riv-
er had been repulsed with heavy los
ses. The Germans found the river too
wide for pontoons ana numbers pOr-
ished in the attempt to ford it.
Poles in that region are said BY the
refugees to be hampering consider
Iahly the German advance by destroy
Ing ali shelter and provisions. leaviaa
waste lands for the Invaders Nine
Ihubdred Austrian prisoners today ar.
rived at Nehita, Siberia
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
viii MAKE II PERMANENT
EACH FACTION GUARANTEES TO
sABIDE BY THE COMING
ELECTION
AMERICANS ARE WOUNDED
TWO TROOPERS, HIT BY STRAY
BULLETS At NAco, LIKE
LY TO DIE

Washington, Oct. 17Instead of
telegraphing General zatapa to send
more delegates to the convention Of
Aguas Calientes, Mex, the assembly
has appointed a committee headed by
General Felipe Angeles and some Of
the Zapata delegates who had already
arrived to confer with the southern
chief in person. This information was
reported to the state department to-
day from its agent at Aguas Galientes.
The committee is expected to meet
Zapata in Cuernavaca tomorrow. Ad-
ministration officials regarded the
move as evidence Of the firm purpose
of the convention to secure co-opera-
tion of all factions for the restoration
of pearp
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
Austrlans Claim Victories

Vienna, Oct 16 (via Amsterdam and
London, Oct. 17)-It was announced
officiall in Vienna today that the
lighting continued yesterday, Thurs
day, along the entire battle front from
Stry and Sambor-both to the south
east of Przemysl-to the mouth of the
River san.
I'm Marmaros Shieget. Hungary, the
enemy has been pursued by Austrian
detachments, which have occupied
Pals. In the valley Of the Black Bis
trica, the Russians are retiring. Our
troops have followed them to Seilona" :"
The river Bistrica and the town Of
.Zielona are in Galicia, close to the
Hungarian frontier and to the north
east Of Marmaros Sziget
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
rive Americans Shot

Naco. Ariz, Oct. 17.-Five men, q
civilian and four soldiers Of the Uni
led States cavalry. were wounded to
day by Mexican bullets that flew Tar
over the international boundary during
an attack by Governor Maytorena's
troops on the Carranza garrison at
Naco. Sonora.
One Of the soldiers was shot through
the temples while on duty at a rail
road embankment 400 yards from the
boundary. He is still alive. The civ
ilian, a carpenter employed by a rail-
road, was shot through the right lung
while traversing sidewalk on the
American side Of the line.
The storm Of bullets that resulted in
the wounding Of the men was heavier
than any that heretofore has struck
on the American side of the boundary
The missiles came from Maytorena's
troops. which attacked the Naco gar
rIson directly On the south side of the
town. The attack began before day
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
wounded Men sufferlnu

Governor Hunt of Arizona tele-
graphed the war department today
that number Of wounded Mexicans
were in danger Of being left to die
from lack Of means to give them
proper medical attention on the Mexi-
can side.
The state department decided re
osntla that # was rot -nermissihle to
make the American side a hospital
ground to which the contending fac
tions across the border could bring
all their wounded and be cared for on
neutral territory 1t was said that
while General Bliss would be instruct
ed to take such steps as might be nee
essary to prevent crime against hui
manity, there would be no change in
his orders to prohibit the bringing OF
Mexican wounded to the American
side except in urgent emergency
cases.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
France,s Statement

Paris, Oct. 1.-THE official state
ment given out at the French war Of
flee this afternoon is as follows:
I'm Belgium the German troops oc-
cupying western Belgium have not
crossed the line running from Ostend
to Thourout to Rovelors. to Menin.
"On our left wing there has been
no change. In the region Of Ypres, on
the right bank Of the Lys, the allied
troops have occupied Fleurbaix. as
we'll as the immediate approaches to
Armentieres.
I'm the region Of Arras and also
in the vicinity Of st. Mihiel We have
continued to gain ground
IN the Russian field Of operations
there has been no change Of import
ance in front in east Prussia.
along the middle reaches Of the
vistula river the Auatro-German
armies have been driven to the de.
fensive along the entire front To the
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
TI7ANIC struggle PREPARING
IN EASTERN THEATER OF WAR
BETVEENTVOIMMfNSE FORCES

London, Oct. 17.The official war
bureau announced today that four
German torpedo boat destroyers have
been sunk. The German vessels were
sunk off the Dutch coast this after
noon by the British light cruiser I'm
daunted, which was accompanied by
destroyers. The secretary of the
British admiralty announces that the
british light cruiser Undaunted, ac-
ccmpanied by the torpedo boat de-
.stroyers Lace, Lennox, Legion and Lo-
yal, engaged four German torpedo
boat destroyers off the Dutch coast
this afternoon. All Of the German
1destroyers were sunk
The British cruiser Undaunted, a
vessel Of $500 tons. commanded, ac-
cording to the latest British navy list,
by Lieutenant Commander George
Seymour. she carries two 6-ineh and
six 4-inch guns.
The destroyers that accompanied
the cruiser have each an armament
of three 4-inch guns and an equipment
of four 12-inch torpedo tubes, in pairs.
The destroyers are $50 feet in length
and have speed of 20 knots an hour.
They each carry 100 men,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
THREE SETS OF TRUSTEES
THE FIRST WILL TAKE OVER
THE BOSTON e. MAINE
HOLDINGS
TROLLEY LINES lNCLUDED
DECREE is FILED WITH CLERK
OF THE COURT BY AT
ToRNEY GENERAL

New York, Oct. 1.-THE disintegra-
tor of the great railway, trolley and
steamship transportation monopoly.
brought up in New England during
the last u years by the New York,
New Haven and Hartford Railroad
company, is prescribed in detail By
the decree filed today with the fed
eral court by Attorney General Gre
gerry in the governments dissoIution
suit,
briefly, the railroad trust must
shear itself Of vast holdings Of trolley
ard steamship lines and must part
with certain railroads brought under
its domination, including the Boston
and Maine, forever, and by public
auction, if necessary. The control Of
many Of the New Haven's subsidia-
rias passes today. with the fling OF
the decree, from the roads directors
who have so long managed them, into
the keeping Of Is men, termed trus-
tees, and acting as officers Of the fef
eral court These men will rule thess
subsidiaries until such time as thev
are weaned. by sale, permanently
from the New Haven domination
The time limit 81 for The final parf-
ins varies; but in no case IS It to be
deferred beyond July /. 1918
The government complaint IS dis
missed by preliminary agreement a-
sofar as it applies to all defendants,
individual and corporation, with the
exception of the railroad company #
self, the New England Navigation
company. the Boston Railroad Holding
company. the Providence & Danielson
Railroad company, and the Boston &
Maine Railroad company.
The decree provides for sets Of
trustees. the first to take over the
Boston & Maine holdings Of the New
Haven; the second to take over the
trolley lines holdings in Connecticut.
and the third TO take over the trolley
line holdings in Rhode Island These
trustees are to act as officers Of the
court in carrying out the methods
provided for the ultimate sale Of tina
holdings.
The decree was filed with the clerk
Of the court by Attorney General
Gregory and bears the signature Of
Federal Judge Mayer
The three sets Of trustees mention.
ed insofar as the Boston e Maine and
trolley holdings in Rhode Island and
Connecticut are concerned. are 10
manage the properties. subject to the
order Of the court, until they are sold.
Each set Of trustees is composed of
five men.
All the remaining defendants, With
the exception of the Boston & Maine
Railroad company. which Is controlled
BY the Boston railroad holding com
pany. are held BY the decree to Do
combinations ID restraint Be trado ana
to have attempted monencA Azation and
to be monopolizing trade e violation
CT the Sherman law The decree uro-
vides that the trustees shall take
over the stock Of the Boston Railroad
Holding company which owns Esa-
jority Of the stock Of the Boston &
Maine railroad, and shah EelI the
shares Of the latter company ct anc.
tion or BY private contract not earlier
than July I, 1915. and shall use their
best efforts to complete the sale be-
fore Januarv fQ47
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17

London, Oct. 17.-Within 100 miles
Of London the most critical battle
viewed from its effect on the imme-
date fortunes Of the opposing armies
that has marked this colossal cam
paign, is at present ebbing and flowing
along line stretching through Bel
GUM and further westward into the
French department of the north.
The Germans have prepared for re-
newal of their vigorous offensive by
ioiring their victorious troops from
Antwerp to the mann army
Much more is published in British
newspapers Of German reinforeements
than Of accesions to the ranks Of the
allied armies.
Meantime the German offensive Is
meeting Just as strenuous an offensive
from the allied left, which remains in
the most important position, as 1t has
been throughout the campaign.
EVefNWn6T0 oul EtOuAu he'9 pSo't
held as gained. is the latest report from
General Joffre, commander Of the
French army, on operations in this
particular field
The British information bureau is
sphinxlike as to current events, con-
tenting itself with trying to amuse the
nation. with trivial sideIights having no
direct bearing on the campaign. The
only statement that has emanated
from the bureau up to o'clock this
afternoon was denial intended to lay
tho ghosts Of the rumors that follow
ed the sinking Of the British cruiser
Hawke.
"There is no truth whatever in ru-
mcrs that any vessels Of his majesty's
navy have been sunk or have other
wise met with disaster, other than
these about which announcements
have been made, said the official pro
ncuncement
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
Rln RattIe il the East

Berlin, Oct II (yia The Hague).-
Preparations are under way for a
gigantic battle in the eastern arena Of
the war, where Austrian and German
armies have positions along the Wis
tula and the River San, and are ready
for eventualities.
The re-taking Of H'rzemysl, as an
rcunced from Austrian sources, has per
mitted the unfolding of the power OF
the Austrians in the direction Of
/ emberg, and their advance in the
southern Carpathian mountains is
menacing the extreme left wing Of the
Russians.
Desperate fighting already is going
on along the center Of the two armies
Ion the banks of the vistula. This
action has been a measure delayed
owing to the bad conditions Of the
roads in southern Poland and the
presence Of sections of swampy land.
This condition has made necessary
Idetours Of the Austrian and German
forona
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
russians cast Of vIstuIa

The Russian army Is east Of the Wis
tuIa. This fact is regarded in Berlin
as making it's advance and the general
management Of the cmpaign a difficult
matter, and at the same time unfavor-
able. The Russian attack on the
Artstrians and Germans, unless they
succeed in recrossing the vistula,
which would be a difficult undertaking
at the present time will not be an easy
matter.
Il is understood here that heavy
flpi ting for possession Of bridges at
the head Of the vistula is imminent.
According to a dispatch from zu-
rich. Switzerland, to the Cologne Ga
zette, the French are in position to
the east Of Belfort. Since last Tues
day they have been reaching into Az
sasce, subjected to heavy mortar fire.
The Germans are said to be GAINING
ground slowly.
Emperor Visits Soldiers
According to letters from the field,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17
pEcREE IS I'D

New York, Oct. 1.-THE dissolution
decree asked by the government
against the New York. New Raven &
Hartford Railroad company was filed
ID the federal district court here to-
day.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-10-17

received in Munich, Emperor William
a few days ago entered the lines of
certain Bavarian and Prussian detach-
ments and visited the troops in the
trenches. The emperor conversed with
many Of the men and asked them to
relate their personal experiences. He
gave them words of encouragement,
spoke in recognition of their services,
asked whether they had heard from
the people at home and examined
many Of the soldiers as to their know
ledge Of their duties. He was greatly
pleased at the prompt and correct an
swers
In the eastern arena Of the war the
situation was indicated as favorable in
reports given out here today These
say:
German troops are before Warsaw.
The Russian reports Of the capture of
German guns are untrue. The Polish
population of Warsaw has been NAL
treated by the Russians. There have
been many arrests and executions. The
Polish and Jewish inhabitants of this
district are now aware Of the Russian
defeats in east Prussia and south Hol-
land and they are receiving the Ger
mans and Austrians as liberators.
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ostend Easily Taken

London. Oct 17.-german forces, as
vas predicted, have occupied ostend
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Emperor Visits Soldiers
According to letters from the field
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09
Early Morning Fire

About o'clock this Thursday morn
ing the citizens of Julesburg were star
tied by the blowing of the fire whistle
and upon investigation, it was found
that the residence of Luke Williams
was on fire. Although the fire started
in the middle of the night, it was but
a very few minutes after the alarm
was given until the fire company were
upon the scene of action with two lines
ef water. The fire was discovered by
c. F. Richardson on his way to the
Power House. When passing the Viii
liams home he saw flames coming out
of the roof and Immediately sounded
the alarm and in spite of the time of
night, it was only short time until
practically all of the male inhabitants
of the town were in attendance
The cause of the fire is supposed to
have been a defective electric light
wire. Most of the furniture was re-
moved from the house with but little
damage. The roof and ceiling and
part of the walls were badly damag-
ed both by fire and water.
Mr.. Williams is fortunate in having
insurance which will probably cover
his loss.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09
Why Not Have a Clean Tn pav

1t would seem to US that the New
Council would do we'll to emulate
what many other towns and cities are
doing viz: inaugurate an annual Clean
Up Day. Generally speaking Jules
burg is not dirty town, great many
of our citizens take special pride in
seeing how well they can make their
yards and adjoining streets and alleys
look but general day when everybody
would get busy with rake and hoe, with
paint and brush and clean up every
nook and corner of the town would
result in an appearance that can hard
ly be imagined.
Nearly every place has some build
ing that very little money expended
in paint would improve considerably.
Some of our alleys need attention and
there are numerous vacant lots that
if sown to grain this spring would not
only help kill the dandelions that will
soon appear but would be much pref
tier the coming summer than If left to
grow up to weeds. One vacant lot
can do much to destroy the beauty of
the neighboring property.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09
The Corner Stone Laying

The Corner Stone for the Congrega-
tional Church, which is Colorado Gran
ite highly polished, bearing the in
scription "Built 1914" on one side and
"1'he First Congregational Church"
on the other was laid with impressive
ceremony on last Sunday afternoon at
three o'clock. A large audience gath
cred around the church building while
the choir, orchestra and speakers were
seated in what will be the vestibule
ened by scripture reading by L. W.
Eversman, followed by song by the
choir after which Rev. Heb offered
prayer. The official laying of the
ceraer stone was performed by Chas
Petersen, chairman of the Board oi
Trustees who deposited in the
Stone box containing brief his
tory of the old church, and of the
building campaign of the new church
including the names Of the Team
Captains and the amount of money
raised by each team, the members of
the building committee also architect,
contractor and builder, sample of
the printed matter used in the cam
paign and list of all subscribers to
the building fund, list of officers
and members OF the church, the Sun
day School, the Christian Endeavor
and the Ladies Aid
The first page of the Julesburg Grit
Advocate containing the write-up "The
Little White Church" a first page of
the Julesburg News, copy of the Con-
Gregational Church Calander for 1914,
nd copy of the New Testament and
Ysalms.
Daniel Bower, Chairman of the
BOARD of DeacOns read the Corner
Stone laying service, Mayor T. V.
Grantham for the Town and Rev. Wal
Ter for the Methodist Church in appro-
pirate addresses congratulated the
Congregationalists upon their new
church. ]. N. Twompen of Denver.
Pastor at Large Of Congregational
Churches delivered an inspiring ad-
dress, the choir sang, "How Firm a
Foundation" and Rev. Heb pronounc-
ed the benediction and this important
part of the church was past history.
The work on the building is pro-
crossing rapidly, the brick layers will
be through with the brick work early
next week and on all sides one hears
the remark what beautiful building
and when completed it will certainly
be a credit to Julesburg.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09
Citizens Ticket Wins
'::And the man worth whike
Is The man who can smile
When everything goes dead wrong.

When euerything goes dead wrong."
And this is the sentiment of those
who represented the Taxpayers ticket
at the election on last Tuesday aad
they have only the kindliest feelings
and best wishes for Julesburg and Ger
tainly hope that the incoming admins
tration will live up to their pre-elec-
tion promises.
1t is certain that the election was
an expression of the entire voting pop
ulation of Julesburg and one or two
from Nebraska for 349 votes were
cast and as the result the election
shows a considerable majority were in
favor of the Citizens ticket. This tick
ct was elected on platform for econ
omy and reduction of taxes and 1t is
up to them to make good and We GER
tainly hope that they will be able to do
so and they can be assured that they
will have the support of this paper in
anything that will be for the better
ment of Julesburg. We are for econ
omy wherever it will not interfere
with efficiency. We would certainly
not want our light, heating or water
plants efficiency curtailed but II they
can be operated at less expense we
want to see it done
The holdover trustees are eMssrs. E.
F. Clayton, r. NJ. barrett and L. w.
Eversman. The newly elected are w.
NJ. Hileman, Mayor; G. H. Austin,
Frank Deich and r. S. Dye, Trustees.
1t will be the privilege of these gen.
tlemen for the next year to show what
can be done in economically and sue
cessfully administering the affairs of
the town and we bid them God Speed
in their new work.
Herewith is the result of the election
as shown by the judges:
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09
CbouQbte
for Caster

Because he lived thi. world be-
GIN. to live today. and Of its spirit
ual birth this day is the anniver-
sary.--Edward Everett Hale.
A legend Of tho Greek church
tells US that our Lord used to feed
the robins round hi. mothers door
when he was a boy moreover. that
the robin never left the sepulcher
ill the resurrection and at the as
cension joined in the angels song.
Across the sea the light brought
joy to many a ship. and. glancins
on the shore. ten thousand spires
flashed the glad illumination and
tremb!ed to the rolling organ be-
meath that sounds forth the Chris
tian's exultation. 1t is the Lords
day and the annual day Of resur-
rection.---Henry Ward Beecher.
There are great merits about
Easter as an annual feast day. It
says to US: Put on your bes;
clothes, think your best thoughts
and be as good and happy as you
can. The Lord Of Christendom
is risen. The spring is coming
back. Lie begins again in the
fields and parks and gardens. Le
US be grateful to our Maker for life;
let US rejoice in the present all we
honestly can and take as hopeful
a view Of the future IS common
sense permits" edward S. Martin
in "1mes and Seasons"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09

Section /. That any person, ex-
cept when acting under the authority
of the governing body of any NUM-
cipality, who shall throw, place or
deposite any glass. tacks- or other
sharp or cutting substances or other
injurious obstruction in or.upon any
of the public highways of this state,
shall be guilty of misdemeanor and
fined not less than ten $4,000 dollars
nor more than one hundred (s100.00)
dollars or Imprisonment in the Coun-
ty Jail not less than ten (tenD days
nor more than Thirdly 800 days. or
both such fine and Imprisonment.
Acts 1913, p. 900.
Yours respectfully,
r. ]. DOBELL, Sec'y,
Northeastern Colorado Lincoln
Memorial and State Highway
Association
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09

approximately 21.O0O, will be COM
menced and petitions will be sent into
every county in the state.
In preparing the bill Francis l..
Bouck. assistant Attorney General
worked with James w. Kelley and
Halstead l.. Ritter of Denver and
Charles F. Tew of Greeley. The meas
ure is brief and to the point, and it is
believed is so plainly drawn that it
can readily be understood by all.
On the official ballot this fall it is
proposed that the measure be known
as the Good Roads Bill" and the
suggestion of h. H. Higgins of Pueblo,
President Of the State Association of
County Commissioners is that the ques
tion be put to the voters of the state
under captions simply reading For
Better Roads" and "Against Better
Roads"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1914-04-09
4 Sunday Disturbance

Sheriff Thunderstorm was called from
his home last Sunday evening to quell
a disturbance that originated in the
Russian settlement in the north part of
town. The disturbance grew cut of a
social gathering where it is understood
that refreshments were served that
were not all of the edible kind. BY the
time the Sheriff arrived on the scene
pal weapons OF warfare being clubs,
rocks and an occasional large empty
bottle. After the officer had shot once
or twice TO quiet them q little so that
he could carry on peace negotiations
he found one man who had apparently
taken one too many draughts from the
black bottle, but from his looks he was
a veteran of the revolution, he was
bleding profusely from a wound on the
southeast corner, that Is looking west
of his dome, where some downy mis-
sle had landed gently but firmly with
telling effect. The aforesaid missile
was presumably piece of Irish Con-
fetti or more commonly known as a
brick bat.
The wounded was at once taken to
the City Bastile and Dr. Cook was sum-
moned to dress the wound
The last act in this drama was stag
ed in Judge Adams court on Monday
morning when the offender paid $21 20
for Drunk and Disorderly conduct.