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The Madison journal., 1914-09-12

ing eastward to join with the crown
princes army coming south.
1t has been suggested by military
experts that General Won Klucks
movement to the southeast was taken
as a matter of precaution before the
movement by the allies from the
coast. II is possible this new army
has reached Standardization
thus getting on General Won Kluck's
flank. The engagement took place
Sunday and that evening the Ger
mans began their retirement.
The Pail Mall Gazette's military
critic believes it impossible for Gen.
eral Joffre to have abandoned La
Ferte, Chalons or Rheims without a
blow unless he were determined to
make a stand on better fighting
ground.
Retreat Is For a Purpose.
AS the allied armies have fallen
back from one line Of defense to an
other the people have tried to pre-
serve confidence that the retreat was
for a purpose and that finally the al
lies would stand on defenses chosen
by themselves and assume the often
sive on their own terms. The front
extending between the two fortresses
of Paris and Verdun affords opportu-
mites for a campaign Of that char
acter.
The German army had penetrated
several miles southeast of Nanteuil-
Le-Haudouin, but bulletin indicates
there is a strong probability that
the French left, assisted by a small,
but powerful British army, has threat
ened If not turned the right of the
German wedge.
The German retreat may be only
temporary and unimportant or 1t may
mark the beginning of the end of
their long rush.
View Of English Military Experts.
Some English military critics dis
sent from the popular theory that Ger
man strategy has been directed
throughout toward far-reaching
westward flanking movement. They
believe it has been a massive frontal
attack from Mons to Namurwich with
only precautionary excursions to the
westward to anticipate and attempt to
envelope their right.
An earlier official statement given
out in Paris said that a general ac.
tion had started on the line from
Nanteuil-Le-Hadouin to Verdun, dis
tance of 120 miles. 1t was then said
that thanks to the vigorous action
of the French troops supported by the
British, the Germans had started re-
tiring." Unofficial advices from Ber-
lin also have indicated that a battle
of tremendous importance was being
fought in the territory described.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
TURKEYS FOR THE
WILSON employees

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. Pa
In accordance with a custom institut-
ed by the nations chief executive
many years ago, President Wilson to-
day presented twelve-pound turkey
to every employe on the White House
grounds, making total Of about 120.
He presented personal remembrances
to those in the White House with
whom he is intimately associated.
AS far as possible he today refrain
ed from active work and was busy
preparing for the family reunion to-
morrow. Most of the government de-
partments held special Christmas ex-
ercises today. All closed at 1880 this
afternoon and will not open again
until Saturday morning. A municipal
Christmas tree will be held in WASH
ington tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
SPORTING REVIEW
BY HAL SHERIDAN

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Thc year
1914-the grandest little twelve
month period of upsets the world Of
sport has ever known-is not likely
to see recognized and undisputed
midtlleweight champion. "There amt
no sich thing" at present and no
match is scheduled between now and
the first of the year that will make
one
One match wouldn't make one, any
way. 1t will take several clashes
and some very decided beatings to
develop middleweight who stands
out clearly enough to have the sash
that once adorned Stanley Ketchel
wound around him. Right now there
are several middleweights and near
middleweights claiming to be one and
champion but not one of them has q
clear-cut claim to the honor.
Jimmy Clabby, globe trotter and
Hammond, Ind, citizen; Jack Dillon,
of Indianapolis, Ind; Eddie McGoorty
of Oshkosh, Wis, and Mike Gibbons,
Of St Paul, Mimi, are the leaders
in the chase after the belt. One bout
that will go long ways toward
clearing up the atmosphere is 20
round clash scheduled for New Or
leans in January between Clabby and
McGoorty. A decisive victory for
either one of these would put that
one in position to claim the cham
pionship and defend it against Glib
bons and Dillon.
Clabby and McGoorty have met
several times. Their last encounter
was in Australia, where the Hoosier
was awarded the verdict on foul
Previous to that he had gained 12-
round decision over McGoorty in
Butte, Mont. That victory came, too,
after McGoorty had floored him for
the count of nine early in the fight
He came back and peppered away at
the Oshkosh battler so vigorously
that the referee thought he had earn
ed the verdict despite the knockdowr
he suffered.
Dillon is declared by many to have
outgrown the middleweight ranks
He denies this. Gibbons has beer
shying at most of the middleweights
as he is several pounds under that
mark.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
A PIG A YEAR
TO HELP NEGROES

VICKSBURG, Miss, Dec. 24.-With
the organization of clubs to encour-
age negroes in the raising of live
stock already well under way, the
southern negro farmer today is prom
ised further benefit in a proposal by
Booker T. Washington that farm
demonstrator, whose duties it shall
be to demonstrate semitic farm
methods to negroes.
Washington's idea as broached in a
letter to the Vicksburg Post pre-
scribes that each county in the south
where there is considerable number
of negro farmers engage scientific
farmer as county officer for the
purpose of assisting in the diversifi-
cation of crops by teaching the me-
groes how to raise other than cotton.
The livestock raising propaganda has
resulted in the establishment of nu-
merous clubs in Mississippi counties,
the members Of which pledge them
selves to raise at lesst one pig year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
DENIES REPORT.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. a.
General Carranza wired the constitu-
tionalist agency here denying that he
has fled from Mexico. He is at Alta
zaco, in the state of Vera Cruz, Wis
iting troops and .acquainting himself
with their needs.
Dispatches from the Vera Cruz
state department indicate the consti-
tutjonalists are confscating livestock
and other property at Orizana. Re-
ports indicate that General Scott's
conference at Naco is proceeding sat
isfactorily. The Mexicans hold their
original positions pending negotia-
tions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the share
holders of The Frank Eldredge In
vestment Company will be held at the
office of the Company on Wednesday,
January goth, 1914, at 7:3O p. m.
This meeting is called for the pur-
pose of electing directors for the en-
suing year and for the transaction of
such other business as may come be-
fore the meeting.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
Secretary.
First Publication Dec. "a, 1914.
Last Publication Jan. IA, 1914.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
STERLING WANTS PEA
CANNING FACTORY

STERLING, Colo, Dec. 24.-The
Commercial club recently held meet
ing here for the purpose of hearing
the report Of special committee
which had just returned from Wis
consin after investigating the can
ming factory business. The members
recommended that the Sterling Com
mercial club proceed to assist in the
organization Of a pea canning COM
pany here and the idea was unanifn-
ously adopted. 1t is hoped to have
arrangements completed by January
i SO that active building operations
may begin at once.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
HARTMAN ESTATE SMALL.

YONKERS, N. Y, Dec. 24.-J. Bor-
den Harriman's estate is valued at
only little over $4,000, according
to the will filed here today. All goes
to the widow. Affidavits show that
$4,000 is the value of the personal
property and $1,000 represents the
real estate. Hartman inherited $685.
900 from his father. Last year he
was forced to sell his country home
owing to business reverses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
BANK NOTICE.

The regular meeting of the share
holders Of the First National Bank
of Durangox dorado, for the cleo
and and any an otsss that a.as may sems ssnS,
before said meeting, will be held at
the office of said bank, Tuesday, Janu-
ary 18th, 1915, between the hours of
10 a. m. and p. m.
X. A. GAGG,
Cashier.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

pitable home was the scene Of hap
py Christmas party last evening at 8
o'clock. Turkey was the piece de -
sistance in the elaborate dinner sery-A
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Schunk's guests
were Mr.. Philip schunk of st. Joe,
Mo-, Mr.. and Mrs. F. j. Welk, Miss
Louise Welk and Master Stanley aid
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Wilson and son.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. E. Dyer, Of Flor
ida mesa, were entertained at dinner
here yesterday by Rev. andr16rs D.
P. Gaines.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Fry eA{(z(ain-
ed nearly dozen persons at fam
lily dinner.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Phelan and
Miss Mercedes gave dinner at the /
Hotel Savoy. Those who partook Of !
their hospitality were Mr.. Dugalds
McRee, of Flora Vista, Miss Rolena
Fickel and Miss Alma Wagner. 4,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Egan and mu] 4
bers of their household partook
the hospitality Of Mr.. and Mrs, z!
Murray.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ray Goodman al|d
son and Mrs. Lottie Ambold dine
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Lane.
| Mrs. S. M. Patterson and son Maj
ion entertained at family dinner ii
their commodious ranch home on low
err Florida. The company included
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Graden, Mr.. and
Mrs. Alfred Patterson and children.|
Mr.. and Mrs. George Patterson and
children and Mr.. and Mrs. Leon Ak
ers.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. C. Gilbert gave
pleasingly arranged Christmas break
fast for Mr.. A. NJ. Camp, Mr.. Milton
Kaufman and Mr.. X. A. Gagg.
Mr.. Walter Fleming was the din
ner guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Smith at the Hotel Savoy last even
inf. Interesting games of cards was
the later diversion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

half feet in width and has been un-
covered for distance Of twelve feet.
In the hanging wall Is a streak a
half inch to two inches wide which
carries gold values from s115 to
81, 900. On account of the property
being located in the region where
snowslides are frequent, it is not
practical to proceed with operations
until spring opens. Conservative min
ing men claim that the owners Of
the property are scheduled to occupy
place on the millionaire list.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
On Business Mission.

B. Chaser and family left for Dem
YER this morning, where they will
make the Auditorium hotel their
headquarters for few days. Mr..
Glaser is on an important business
mission and while this occupies his
attention Mrs. Glaser and the little
boy will visit with Jay, the eldest
son of the family. who is student
in the State university.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
HAS PRESSED LEAVES FROM
CASKET OF PRES. GARFIELD

GREELEY, Colo, Dec. 24.-Frank-
lin Hasbrook, resident of North Gree
ley, who graduated from Western Re-
serve university in Cleveland in 1886
in looking through an old textbook
recently discovered some faded and
pressed rose leaves from bouquet
that lay on the casket Of President
Garfield.
The president was shot in July,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Animas Consolidated
Ditch Company will be held at hi.
Board Of Trade rooms, Durango, Colo
RADIO, Saturday, January 2, 19t5;-ssr
the purpose of electing Board pf
Directors and for the transaction of
any other business that may properly
come before the meeting.
Durango, Colorado, Dec. z, 1914.
E. J. MYERS,
Secretary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
CATCH RABBITS
BY INTERURBANS

DELOIT, Wis, Dec. 24.-Employes
of the Rockford Electric railway are
no pikers when it comes to hunting
rabbits. They bag 'em with d mile
a-minute interurban car. The cot
tontails are lured onto the tracks by
the bright headlights, are fascinated
and there is collision. They aren't
exactly fit for table use after
wards but the motormen say it's great
sport. It isn't so much fun, though,
when the "rabbit" happens to be a
skunk,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
Good Word for the Railroad Bows.

In his holiday greetings to the rail
road boys, L. L. Brown, vice presi-
dent of the D. & r. G., said: 'Tn
wishing each Of you Merry Christ
mas and Happy and Prosperous
New Year, ! take pleasure in extend
ing my thanks and appreciation for
the loyalty and hearty cooperation
manifested by officers and men in all
departments during the entire year
just closed. (Signed) E. l.. Brown"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

led. With the beginning Of hostilities
the annual international art exhibi-
tion at Venice was closed, ] making
available for the exposition paintings
from all the belligerent countries.
Among these were Servia, Poland
and Belgium. Canyasses from these
countries, none of which would have
participated, will be sent to San Fran
cisco.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
WARS FORTUNE BRING
PAINTINGS TO AMERICA

,,SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 24.--By an
odd turn Of events the European war
will drew into unofficial participation
in the Panama-Pacifc International
exposition, it was announced today,
three European countries which 9TH
eiwise would not have been represent
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
C. The figures we're s4ss,157 ,44o.

Recently the American Beet Sugar
company issued checks to the beet
growers Of the Rocky Ford vicinity
totaling the magnificent sum of $780,
900. This half-million dollar pay day
was for deliveries made to the Rocky
Ford factory during the month Of
November and was almost "clear vel
vet" to the growers, as the former
payments had cleared up practically
all of the indebtedness for sugar beet
growing and harvesting. With an
other pay day yet to come for the
December beets, thought it will not
be nearly so large as this, the grow
ers of sugar beets have good reason
to "blow themselves" this Christmas
in the good old-fashioned way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
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Happenings and Whereabouts.
Mrs. Charles Snyder and daughter,
Miss Angie Hayden, leave for Dem
yer in the morning for months
stay. Mr.. Snyder will join them la
ter.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. R. Springer are in
Mancos spending the holiday season
with Mr.. and Mrs. Bert Brown and
children.
DR.. and Mrs. C. F. Keyser are down
from Silverton, the house guests of
Judge and Mrs. w. N. Searcy. In
the morning Mrs. Keyser, who is su-
perintendent of San Juan county
schools, leaves for Denver to attend
the annual meeting of the Colorado
State Teachers association. DR.. Key
ser returns to Silverton tomor rrow
evening.
Mrs. w. G. White will return from
the east some time next month.
The Pastil.ie club members dance
at Redmen hall New Years eve.
Mrs. Karl Thompson, of Silverton
is spending the holiday season with
her sister, Mrs. Rod Day.
Mrs. A. M. Rucker, charming
Denver woman who made hosts OF
friends during her stay in Durango
last summer, arrived from the capital
city Thursday evening to visit her
son, Keith Rucker.
Ralph E. Myers is home from San
Diego, where he had a most enjoy
able six weeks visit with his par.
ents. Mrs. Myers and the baby will
remain a month longer.
The Herald editor acknowledges
Christmas greetings from Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Ruhmland from theil
faraway home in the Hawaiian Is
lands.
A Durango benedict says that ar
optimist is person who figured or
q Merry Christmas and house full
of Friend Wife's kin.
Tonight the. Misses Beulah Nelson
and Marie Will give dance at Red.
men hall in honor Of the college boys
and girls who are visiting the home
folk.
Mrs. E. H. Burdick will be the host.
ess Of the Wednesday Bridge clut
next week.
The Reading club will not NEE,
again until the Thursday after New
Years.
The Monday Bridge club will meet
with Mrs., A. Hahn, January 4, the
first gathering after its holiday va
cation.
The visiting school people are ths
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
Christmas Morning Fire.

A defective flue was the cause of
the fire in the George Ties home
yesterday morning, which caused the
fire department to make hasty trip
to North Durango about $3.50. The
fire started in the attic over the kitch-
EN- and had made considerable head
way before it was discovered but Mr..
and Mrs. Ties had it nearly under
control when the fire boys arrived.
The greatest damage was due to the
water used to extinguish the flames.
The loss was partly covered by in
surance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
Calendars Real Work Of Art.

James Jarvis, proprietor OF the Jar
Wis garage, today presented patrons
with his compliments of the season in
the form of calendars that are among
the most artistic creations that it has
been our lot to see. We greatly ap.
preciate being remembered, as do all
others SO favored.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
An Expensive Box of Cigars.

Walter Locke, who presented him
self with a box Of cigars from the
Stroble and Hutchinson pool hall
without the permission of the pro-
prietors, will spend the next thirty
days in the county bastile for the act.
This morning in Justice Maddox's
court, he pleaded guilty to the charge
and received the months sentence.
His disposition may smoke while do
ing time, but not his cigars, as he
was forced to return these to the
owners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
Services at the Scored Heart
Church Yesterday.

The special services at the Scored
Heart churcsh yesterday were held in
scene most appropriately decorated
for the occasion. Music of merit had
part in the impressive program.
Much credit is due Reverend Father
Gene and Mr.. Joe Cordova for the
success Of the last named feature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

1885, at Washington, and died in Sep
tember Of that year. Later the body
was taken to Cleveland and there lay
in state. The basket was covered
with roses and some of the flowers
fell into Hasbrook's hands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. E. R. Chambers and
little son were up from Fruitland last
night to meet his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. R. ]. Chambers and wife, of Pa.
gosa Springs. Mr.. Chambers, Jr., is
just recovering from fractured limb,
an injury he sustained over in the
Largo canon, about rs miles from
medical aid, some seven weeks ago.
He and his son were alone when the
accident occurred. The latter set and
bandaged the broken limb and togeth-
er they started on their way to a
physician. This represented twenty
four hour ride, and when they reach
ed their destination the doctor found
they had done all that could be done
The broken bones healed rapidly and
now Mr.. Chambers is able to walk
without the aid of cane.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

The O'Rourke Brothers are reticent
about giving out information regard
ing the strike made on their proper
ties in the La Platas until develop
nent work in the spring reveals the
extent Of the ore body. However,
4 presentative-elect James O'Rourke,
\ " Is spending = few days in the
M has specimens that assayed more
tb6n = thousand dollars ton. The
1tkfke Vas made on the cut Of the
xsEk vain which Is dvs and one
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

A woman has been appointed pro-
bate judge by Governor E. w. Major
of Mo-, an act without precendent in
the memory of state officials. She
is Miss Frances Hopkins and will
preside over the Clay county probate
court, succeeding her father, Judge
Lewis G. Hopkins, who died Friday.
Lee McClung, who died in London
a few days ago, was only A years
old. He was graduate of Yale in
the class of 1892. He was famous as
a football halfback during his univer-
ity course. Afterward he was made
treasurer of Yale. Then he became
paymaster of the st. Paul g. Duluth
railway and later became traffic man
ager of the Southern Railway COM
pany. He held that position when
President Taft, in 1909, appointed him
United States treasurer under Sec
retary of the Treasury Wayne Nc
Veagh. At that time McClung gave
a receipt to his predecessor for
S1,260, ,134, ,946.8s 2-3. McClung's res
ignation in 1912 followed the forced
resignation of A. Llatt Andrew, as
sistant secretary of the treasury. 1t
was said at that time that McClung
was not in sympathy with more pro-
gressive of the Taft administration as
reported by Secretary of the Treas
ury McVeagh. After retiring from
the United States treasuryship he ac-
cepted the trusteeship of Harvard
university, an honor he held at the
time of his death.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
CALL FOR COUNTY wARRASfe:

Treasurer's Office, La Rista Count y,
Colorado. "
Notice is hereby given That q
is to the credit of the General Road
Fund sufficient .-..oney for the pay
ment Of the following warrants, which
which will be paid upon presenta-
ton, to-wit:
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
ARCHDUKE EUGENE
SUCCEEDS POTIORCK

VIENNA, Dec. 24.--It has been
announced that the Archduke Eu-
gene, the emperor's cousin, succeeded
General Potiorck as commander of
the Austrian army, recently driven
from Servia.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
Approaching Wedding Announced.

At st. Columba's church yester-
day morning, the approaching mar
riage Of Mr.. Irl Davis, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Alexander Davis of upper
Florida, and Miss Clara Hackett,
daughter of Mrs. Edwards of this
city, was announced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
Funeral of the Late John T. Graham.

Funeral of the Late John T. Graham.
A large number of friends attend
ed the funeral services Of the late
John T. Graham, held from the Chris
tian church this afternoon at 2
o'clock. Rev. J. A. DAILY in his adj
dress offered many comforting
thoughts to the bereaved family. The
Masons attended the funeral in body
and at the grave had charge Of the
solemn ceremonies, according to their
ritual.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28
To Reside in El vado.

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Cason and
little daughter Dorothy left for Ell
Vado this morning, where the former
will engage in business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

inspiration for the dance that Ver-
non Sanders, Richard Macomb and
Reece Davis will give at the Hender-
son home Monday evening.
Sleighing Party.
Judge and Mrs. w. N. Searcy and
Mrs. D. f. Day chaperoned the mer-
ry crowd of young people who form
ed the sleighing party that danced at
Trimble Tuesday evening. The par
tieipants were the Misses Lille Har-
ris, Ruth Searcy, Helen Fritz, Jennie
Paul, Gerture Arnold, Evelyn Strohie'
Helen House, Amy Ayres, Helen
Sloan, Retta Reeves, Sophia Paul,
Helen Carico, zelma Beudure, Kate
Murphy, Johanna Davis, Dolores Nc
Cormick and Ruth Morgan, and the
Messrs. Arthur Pulliam, Glen Reed,
Gerald Harrington, Forrest Wall,
Vernon Mckinney, Forrest Sanders.
Vernon Sanders, Gus Adrianson, Rich
ard Nelson, Frank Daniels, John Rog-
ers, Reese Davis and J. Wesley Alex
ander.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

State Mine Commissioner 7. r.
Henahen, on returning from q trip
to Cripple Creek, says the strike made
in the Cresson mine is not only the
richest ever made in Colorado, but in
the world. One "test" sample from
the mine showed 11,143 ounces in
gold TO the ton. This means that
1000 pounds of ore would be worth
1924 500, the worlds record.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

Forest Ranger Currie To Be Trans.
ferred to Shoshone Forest Reserve.
Roy Fraser of the local forest of
fee, went out to Vallecito this morn.
ing to check out Forest Ranger Cur
rie, who has served at that point foi
several years but who at his request
has been transferred to the Shoshone
forest reserve in Wyoming with head
quarters at Cody. His successor OF
the Vallecito will not be appointed
until spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranches onl
Ft. Lewis mesa for 1915. See Rock
wood & Perkins, Durango, Colo
W-11-12-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

w. L. Jewett, a young man who
lived in Durango in his pinafore days,
is guest at the Savoy. Mr.. Jewett
is resident of Cripple Creek.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

Mr.. and Mrs. H. c. Hoagland, Ala
mosa residents, are spending the holi-
day season with Mr.. and Mrs. I. J..
Bradford. Mr.. Hoagland is promi-
nent in Masonic circles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

Mrs. B. Beckwith. who has been
visiting old time friends in Silverton,
was through passenger to her home
in Denver this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

Alva McKelvey was in from Kline
today and filed his bond for justice
Of the peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-12-28

Rev. w. E. Collett, executive Sec
retary of the Federated Charities of
Denver, will preach at the M. f..
church tomorrow morning and even
ing. Rev. Mr.. Collctt was former
pastor of the church here.