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The Fargo forum and daily republican. [volume] (Fargo, N.D.) 1894-1957, 1914-06-04

to morrow to get his new piano which
was shipped to that station.
The people OF Angie, who have been
without mail for some time, hope to
have a daily route established which
will come as far west as ]. Ryan's,
then south a mile and east to Ray.
Those west of Angie may get a route
from Marmon.
The farmers club of Angie meets
June 4 at the hall.
Mrs. Oscar Westberg of Cottonwood
Lake left last Thursday for Hoffman,
Mimi. to visit with parents and
friends. Cor. G. L,
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
AUGUST TAX COLLECTIONS

Santa Fe. Sept. s.-The following ad-
ditional counties today reported their
August tax collections to the office of
the travelling auditor: Treasurer Will
NJ. Robbins, Sierra, $2,O3O.25 Of 1913,
s4SS.5S of 1912, $2S.76 of 1911 and $572
of 1910 and prior axes; Treasurer
Moses B. Jones, Roosevelt county.
$i.s94.51 of 1913, s2azs2S of 1912, s41.55
of 1911 and $1O2.2S of 1910 and prior
taxes; Treasurer M. F. Downs of Grant
county. S1.6O172 of 1913. $647.7S of
1872. S16252 of 1911 and STATS of
$50 and prior taxes; Treasurer Max
H Montoya of Socorro, $99.S2 of 1918,
$25S.0 2of 1912; s13 of 1911 and $12. rs
of 1910 and prior taxes; Treasurer
julius Seligman of Sandoval county
81 066.60 of 1918, 1894 of 1912 and
S2S.71 of 1910 and prior taxes.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
MADE BELGIANS FIGHT
AGAINST RUSSIANS
GERMANS ARE ACCUSED OF MUM
ERoUs OTHER oFFENSES
BY ENEMIES


London, Sept. S.-A news agency
dispatch from Antwerp received here
today says that the report of the COM
mission appointed by the Belgian gov
ernment to investigate the charges of
German atrocities, finds that atroci-
lies were committed by the Germans
at Louvain, Wise, Aerchot, Onsmael
and in the district of Malines.
Inoffensive pedestrians, cyclists and
peasants, the report says were shot
by the Germans, who also robbed the
public treasures, and burned and pill
LACED houses and towns on the pre-
text that the inhabitants fired at the
German troops.
The commission found that Bel
gians were sent to Germany to aid
in gathering the harvest and that in
some cases the Belgians were COM
PEELED to fight against the Russians.
1t is declared that men were shut up
in churches while the women were
outraged.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
WASTE OF WAR IS
FELT in GERMANY
THE OFFICIAL GAZETTE DAILY
PUBLISHES A LONG LIST
OF KILLED

Berlin, Aug. 2S.-(Correspondence of
the Associated Press, by maiD-Near-
ly four weeks of the European war
have passed as this is written. A Sc
series of gigantic battles has been
fought along the western front from
Brussels to the Swiss frontier. On the
east the Russians, despite repeated re-
verses, have poured into East Prussia,
ana occupied in force the eastern end
of this long, exposed tongue of German
SOL. thrust out between Russian Po-
land and the Baltic Sea, and as yet
the only regular detailed features of
war news for the German public are
the daily casualty lists.
Losses are 1000 a Day
War bulletins furnish scant reading
for anxious German eyes. The early
leaders can announce the occupation
of Brussels or Liege in seven words
and the rout of eight French army
corps in 90-barely one word for each
mile of front covered by this great
battle in Lorraine; but day after day
the official Gazette rolls out long lists
of killed wounded and missing at the
rate of nearly a thousand a day.
These cover only the preliminary fight
ing before the great struggles on the
French frontier.
The waste of war has opened room
for the volunteers. The depot organi-
cations of the various regiments are
calling for these men, drilling them
under the supervision of superannuat-
ed officers and on-commissioned Of
foers, and preparing them to fill up
the gaps in the ranks left by the ca
sualties of war.
The bodies of the dead in this war
are not, with occasional exceptions, re-
turned to their relatives, but are bu-
ried on the field, and where numbers
require, are buried in common graves.
Valuables, papers and mementoes are
| taken from the bodies and made up
in little packets to be sent to the rela-
ti1 es, and the dead soldiers, each
wrapped in his canvas shelter tent as
shoud, are laid, friend and foe
side by side in long trenches in the
ground for which they have contested
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
kow's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Hall sCatarrh Cure.
f. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, OIL.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last is years, and
believe him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
his firm. =
NATIONAL BANK OF COMMERCE.
Toledo, o. =
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price rs cents
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
pation.-Adv..
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
TELEPHONES
THE JUVENILE COURT

There is no doubt but that the tuve-
lie court system is excellent and
It the New Mexico legislature would
I, well to establish it in this state.
en- it is properly in operation 1t
rects youthful evildoers without
throwing them into jails and prisons
with hardened offenders. 1t gives
them an incentive to amount to some
thing, by the awakening of ambition.
1t shows them that the way of the
1awbreaker is hard, if he will persist
in it, but that the state is desirous Of
protecting its boys and girls from
falling into evil ways. 1t makes good
citizens out of youths that might be
ruined if punished in jails and reform
atories instead of being given a
chance to reform themselves, under
the careful watching of the judge of
the juvenile court. The record of the
juvenile court in other states is suf-
ficient argument for its efficiency.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
FLOOD DANGER PAST

Kansas City, Sept. S,-Waters In
the flooded districts of Rosedale,
Kas., suburb, and in the residence
section of Kansas City, Mo-, ada
cent to Brush creek as we'll as in the
Sheffield foundry district on the east
ern limits of this city where the Blue
river overflowed, were receding rap
idly today and all danger was believ-
ed to be passed.
The main business and residence
districts of Kansas City, Mo-, were
not affected by the flood, which was
caused by a rain of 6.94 inches on
Sunday night. This heavy precipita-
ton filled Turkey creek, in the low
district southwest of the city, and
sent the stream over its banks into
Rosedale, Kas.,. where three lives and
property damage of $1,5OO,OOO was the
estimated toll of the flood.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
PRICE OF WHEAT IS
ON DOWNWARD turn
NEWS OF REvERSES TO GERMAN
TROOPS TODAY AFFECTS
THE GRAIN MARKET

Chicago, Sept. S.-September wheat
sold down 4 cents shortly after the
opening today on reports that the al
lies at last were meeting with some
success in opposing the German ad-
vance on Paris. Other options also
declined.
September wheat, which closed Sat
urday at $1.191a, opened at S116R
and sold off to $115 S-S. The volume
of trade was not large, although the
tone was lively.
In the December option losses com
pared with Saturday night amounted
to 6 IA cents at one time, the prices
touching $1.16, rallying later to
$1.191a. but again weakened to $11S
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
PRAISES OPEN SHOP

Los Angeles, Calf, Sept. S.-The
open shop policy was strongly defend
ed before the federal industrial rela-
tions commission today by Harrison
Gray Otis, publisher of the Los An
geels Times. He testified that the
general establishment of this plaa of
working would better the conditions
of the laboring man.
The publisher did not refer to the
dynamitnig of his offices. He occupied
the witness stand only a short time,
promising to answer specific questions
in a written statement to the commits
sion later.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
Who KILLED THIS
REGULAR SOLDIER?
INVESTIGATION is MADE OF THE
DEATH OF PRIVATE IN THE
STRIKE ZONE

Trinidad, Colo, sept S.-Lying on
the C. and S. railroad track near Suf-
field. the dead and mangled body of
Private Roy Fedderoff, Troop L, Elev-
enth United States cavalry stationed
at Forbes, was found at an early hour
this morning. The soldier had been
run over by a train. The coroner,
sheriff and the federal military author
tiles are today engaged in an investi-
cation to determine whether the man
lost his life through accident or from
foul play.
An unidentified man who was found
asleep near where the body was found
and who made his getaway prior to
the arrival Of the officers is being
sought.
This is the first death in the ranks
of the federal troops since they occu-
pieo the southern strike district on
April 30.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
STATE NEEDS MONEY

Santa Fe, Sept. S.-The state board
of equalization reconvened yesterday
afternoon to cope with the serious
question of devising ways and means
for securing sufficient revenue to run
the state during the fiscal year 1915
Two propositions were evident: THAT
the taxable assessment lacked S13,-
100000 to provide the estimated ex-
penses and that the board was hand
icapped by limitations that seemed
unsurmountable." The legislature Will
be appealed to, it fs true, but the
board is not altogether confident that
its appeal will be needed. A number
of methods are suggested to tide over
1915, including statute placing the
receipts of, the one mill road levy into
the general fund and also retaining
the insurance money paid fire com
panies in various municipalities fol
the salary fund.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
GERMAN AIM SMOOTH

Paris, Sept. S.-An English cavalry
officer, who was wounded in the
fighting at Compiegne and who today
is recovering from his hurts in Paris,
has given the following statement:esa
"The fighting lasted for three days
and two nights. The German artil--
lery wasted a good many shells in 10
eating the positions of our trenches.
Their shots fell to the right and to
the left of us, and in front of us and
behind us. Finally they got the
range"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
Big Russian Victory

Washington, Sept. S.-The German
embassy today received the following
message from Berlin;
"a column under command of the
Austrian General Kehtran, advancing
together with the eastern army under
General Dankl on Russian territory,
repulsed a violent attack of Russians
and captured 400 Russian prisoners.
"In the south the Servians tried
near Mitrovica to break into Croatian
territory. About 5000 Servians were
taken prisoners and much war mate
rial was captured.
An official Statement
The Russian embassy here today is
sued the following statement in re-
gard to the movements of the Russian
army:
"On September 5 Orr troops took
the strong fortification Of Mikolae On
the Dniester river The moats Of
these works were covered by flanking
fire. The artillery was placel in steel
cupolas and the whole of the works
were surrounded by triple line of
wire entanglements. We took 40 guns
and large stores of supplies and am
munition.
I'm northern Galicia serious fight
ing is going on at Rawaruska. The
first Austrian army, which had been
advancing toward Lublin and Kolma,
is retreating before the onslaught of
Cur troops. We are taking prisoners,
guns and ammunition.
IN one of the field hospitals that
fell into our hands were found 500
Austrian soldiers i'll of dysentery.
This illness is sweeping the ranks of
the enemy.
In east Prussia only skirmishing
is taking place"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
VAR
Continued From Page one.)

southern Pacific ocean has declared
himself neutsal The Tongo Islands
were in danger of starvation as their
food supply from New Zealand was
cut off until ship was sent to the
relief of the natives. The ship gave
the king his first news of the war and
the monarch promptly proclaimed his
neutrality.
The Austrian forts at Nicolaieff,
which have been captured by the Rus
slams, have enormous strategic i'm
portance. The city is at the inter
section of the railroad lines leading
into the Carpathian country.
All places held by the Russians, the
correspondent, civil authority is being
exercised quietly.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
70 FILM SAN JUAN

Santa Fe, Sept, ,sS.--Chase Bell, NOV
ing picture operator, left today for
San Juan county, where he will film
for the New Mexico exposition com
mission the industries, orchards and
scenery in and, about Pennington and
Aztec. His stay will be cut short by
the necessity of his being at Laguna
on September 10 to take motion pic
lures of the dance. similarly to those
ne secured so successfully at Isleta
On September 81 he will be at Ros-
well and may visit San Juan county
later, especially If the board of coun
ty commissioners of that county fol
low the example Of the progressive
and public spirited counties which
have already seized the opportunity
Of assisting in the work to give the
state the adequate exhibit that must
be made in order to secure for it to
the fullest etxent the advantages that
tie exposition offers in the way Of In,
teresting capital and enterprise in
New Mexico resources.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
ERUPTION ON COAST

Reding, Calf, Sept. 8.-Lasson
Peak broke forth today in series of
eruptions, the third of which was a
solemn and awesome spectacle, far
overtopping in magniture and splen-
dor any previous manifestations. Oh
servers who have watched the noun
tain closely since it first awoke to
new volcanic life on May 30, estimat
ed that this latest eruption trebly ex
ceeded in volume any of the others.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08

phia Public Ledger, John T. McCut-
cheon and James O'Donnell Bennett
of the Chicago Tribune and Harry
Hanson of the Chicago Daily News.
The men are not in confinement and
are being well treated. They are,
however. under close surveillance and
are not permitted to leave the city or
to send news because they have been
with the German troops.
The correspondents here were plac-
ed under detention on August 26 at
some unknown place and we're taken
TO AK la Chapelle on August 80.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE

Chicago, Sept. S.-Wheat swept
downward today, influenced by re-
ports of victories for the allies near
Paris and because of talk that peace
might come. with as surprising sud
denness as had characterized the be
ginning of the war The greatest set
back was in the December delivery,
which fell to $116 as compared with
$122A Saturday night. Later Decem-
Der rallied to $1.20 The close was
heavy at 5 to 51b net decline.
After opening % cents lower to u
advance, the corn market underwent
an all around decline, averaging one
cent. The close was nervous at IA
to 2ss net decline.
Oats responded to peace talk almost
as readily as wheat did.
Grain weakness made itself felt with
dc cisive effect on provisions The
closing quotations were:
Wheat, Sept. LA; Dec. 1.16%; May
1.24M.
Corn, Dec. 74%; May 771s.
Oats, Dec. 521a; May 55%.
Pork. Jan. $22.24.
Lard, Oct. $10.O5; Jan. $10.77.
Ribs, Oct. $12; Janu. $11 521s.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
LAND oEFIcE LOSES

Santa Fe, Sept. S.-Of prime import
ance to New Mexico is the decision
of the general land office received
yesterday by the federal land office
in this city, sustaining the decision
of the latter in. the case of the United
States against the state of New Mex
leo. The decision is adverse to the
contentious of the state land office
and upholds the federal land officials
in their contention that they have
Jurisdiction over school land sections
selected by the state. insofar as the
character of the land, whether min
eral or non-mineral bearing. The
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
armies.
KANSAS CITY LIVE STOCK

Kansas City, September S.-Hogs.
receipts 5000. Market higher. Bulk
$S,0O@9.15; heavy $9O5@9. 20; pack
ers and butchers 5000. 20; lights $3.50
@9.10; pigs 81. .50@S so.
Cattle, receipts $4,000. Market high
er. Prime fed steers $9.75@10. 60;
dressed beef steers $S@9; western
steers SO. $685. stockers and feed
ers $6QS. 25; bulls s.. .25@6.75; calves
Sc. 50@1O.5 so re
Sheep, receipts 5000. Market higher.
Lambs 81. 25@7.75; yearlings $3.50
6 Is; wethers .25@5.75; ewes $4.9O
@5.25.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
RED CROSS RELIEF
SHIP IS HELD UP
ALL GERMANS IN THE CREW ARE
REPLACED BY AMERICAN
CITIZENS

New York, Sept. S.-The steamer
Red Cross, due to sail at noon today
with American nurses, doctors and
medical supplies for European battle
fields, was Unexpectedly held up this
afternoon and will not sail for several
days at least.
1t has been reported that 80 per cent
of the Red Cross, crew were Germans.
This report, however, was found to be
unfoundedby the shipping commission
er, who said he satisfied himself that
every member of the crew either was
an American or had applied for nat
uralization papers.
Another report which reached the
shipping commissioner was that the al
legged preponderance of Germans
among the ships crew had been made
the subject of diplomatic protest by
some of the allies.
1T has been agreed that the vessel
shall be manned wholly and entirely
by American citizens, officers and
men," reads a statement issued this
afternoon by Sir Courteaay Bennett,
the British consul general, after long
conference with Captain Rust.
From this statement it was infer
red that the Red Cross would be held
until all German members of the crew
we're replaced by Americans.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
DAY OF PRAYER IS
NAMED BY wilson
PEOPLE OF UNITED STATES WILL
ASK FOR PEACE ON oC-
ToBER

Washington, Sept S.-President
Wilson today signed a proclamation
calling on the people of the United
States to pray for peace in Europe.
The presidents proclamation sets
aside Sunday, October 4, as a day of
prayer.
President Wilson's proclamation was
as follows:
"By the president of the United
States of America:
"a proclamation. Whereas great
nations of the world have taken up
arms against one another, and war
now draws millions Of men into bat
tie whom the counsel of statesmen
have not been able to save from the
terrible sacrifice,
"And whereas, in this, as in all
things, it is our privilege and duty to
seek counsel and succor of Almighty
God, humbling ourselves before him,
confessing our weakness and our lack
of and wisdom equal to these things,
"And whereas. it is the especial wish
and longing of the people of the Uni
ted States in prayer and council and
all friendllness to servq the cause of
peace;
Therefore, I, Woodrow Wilson,
president of the United States of
America, do designate Sunday, the
Fourth day of October, next, a day of
prayer and supplication and do re-
quest all God-fearing persons to repair
on that day to their places of worship,
there to unite their petitions to AL
mighty God, that overruiing the coun.
sci of men, setting straight the things
they cannot govern or alter, taking
pity on the nations now in the throes
of conflict, in His mercy and goodness,
showing a way where men can see
none, He vouschafe His children heal
ing peace again and restore once more
that concord among men and nations
without which there can be- neither
Happiness nor true friendship nor any
wholesome fruit of toll or thought in
the world; praying also to this end
that He forgive us our sins, our ig-
norance of His holy will, our wilful-
ness and many errors, and lead us in
the paths of obedience to places Of
vision and to thoughts and counsel
that purge and make wise
In witness whereof l have here
unto set my hand and caused the seal
of the United States to be affixed.
Done at the City of WASHINGTON,
this Eighth day of September, in the
lyeaf. of Our Lord One Thousand Nine
Hundred and Fourteen and of the in
dependence of the United States Of
America the one hundred and thirty
ninth.
"(Signed)
WOODROW WILSON,
by the President:
"WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN,
Secretary of State"
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
MARooNs, GOOD RECORD

The Maroons by their victory at AL
buequerque last Sunday tied with the
leading baseball teams Of the state, Al
bUquerque and Belen. Out of the nine
games played the local boys have won
six and there is no aggregation in the
land of the turquoise sky that can
beat it.
It is possible that there will be two
mere games here before the season
closes. Albuquerque may come,on the
twenty-seventh, and another game is
being sought with one of the fast
teams for the Sunday following.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08

state maintains that this is a ques-
tion for the courts and that the fed
eral land officials are without juris-
diction. The state will take the case
up to the secretary of the interior and
win probably join with the state of
Utah in asking for an injunction in
the supreme court of the District of
Columbia to prevent the land officials
from taking Jurisdiction.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08

Automobile stage line to Mora tri
weekly, Tuesday, Thursday and Sat
urday, leaving Las Vegas postoffice
a. NJ, arriving Mora 9:45 a. m
Leave Mora p. m. arrive Las Vegas
5:45 p. m. Fare for round trip, $5;
one way, 49, Round trip tickets good
for one week. H. B. Hubbard, Prop
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
Servians Attack Bosnia

London, Sept. S.-A dispatch to the
Exchange Telegraph company from
Nish, Servia, says the Servian army
has begun the invasion of Bosnia and
has crossed the river Save near Nit.
rovitch.
While the Servians attempt the con
quest of Bosnia, from the north, Mon
tenegrin troops expect to effect the
conquest of Herzegovina from the
south
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
NO RUSSIAN RESERVES

London, Sept. 8-The Russian mil.
itary authorities have decided not to
call to the colors the reservists OF
that country now abroad, according to
an announcement made today by the
Russian embassy. All the reservists
VIII be permitted, however, to enroll
in the ranks of any of the allied
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
DOUBTLESS HE WILL
SEE FUNNY Side
IRWIN H. COBB WILL NOT WORRY
ABOUT BEING HELD BY
GERMANS

New York, Sept. S.-The Associated
Press is in receipt Of advices under
date of September 2 that five Ameri-
can newspaper correspondents are un-
der detention by the German military
authorities at AK La Chapelle. They.
are Roger Lewis Of the Associated
Press, Irwin H. Cobb Of the Philadel-
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
BRYAN GETS The MONEY

Washington, Sept. S.-The million
dollar emergency appropriation asked
by Secretary Bryan to meet extraor-
dinary diplomatic and consular ex-
penses because of the war. was pass
ed today by the house.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08

(cash In Advance for Mall
subscriptlons.)
Remit by check, draft or money
srder. II sent otherwise we will not
pe responsible for loss.
Specimen copies free on application.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08

Entered at the postoffice at East
tAs Vegas, New Mexico for trans
ezission through the United States
aaiIs a. second class matter.
Las Vegas optic., 1914-09-08
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EXPIRATION OF TIME
PAID FOR

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FRANKLIN.

W. ]. Riley, who was hurt by runa-
way horse last week, is improving
About so Of the friends of Mr.. and Mrs
j, r. Anderson gathered at their home
Monday evening TO celebrate with them
the 5oth anniversary Of their marriage.
Their daughter and granddaughter Mrs
c. c. Adams and Bertha Adams. of Es-
sex Junction. were present-The Rev and
Mrs. Day are spending the mollth with
her parents in Pittsheld.-H. NJ. Riley and
family have returned to their home here
after spending four years in Burlington,
where their daughter, Hazel, has been
attending the University of Vermont
Mr.. and Mrs. F. p. Morey, daughter and
grand daughter, Mrs. John Longe, and
daughter, Sadie, and Mrs. Thomas Blanch-
ard of Springfield, Mass, are visiting in
town.-The ladies of the Conversational
church will give dollar social in the
church parlors Thursday evening.