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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-14
BANKERS TELL
Of PROSPERITY
FL Paso in Excellent Shape,
Both Financially and
Commercially.
Continued From Page OneJ

while no speculative loans are being
! made, know of no one who has been
turned down for a legitimate purpose
The outlook is fine and FL PasO is go
ing right ahead"
Regional Bank to Open.
THE opening of the reserve bank
Monday will have a good effect upon
the situation and it will start the next
year off right" said W. L Gaines
vice president of the Security Trust and
Savings bank. THE war in Europe is
teaching US to stand by ourselves and
if it continues five years it will be a
great thing for this country. The out
look is so good that I can see nothing
but good times straight ahead. The
Mexicans who have come here from the
republic are planning to stay, there is
plenty of money being spent by them
and there is no stringency in the local
money market and will not be any"
As Others See Us.
Francis D. Pastorious, president Of
the Colorado Investment company, is
here. to make loans on local property
and his opinion as an outside expert on
financial matters is fnteresting I'VE
years." he says. This is the first
visit I have made here and I want to
say that our company is ready to loan
any reasonable amount on FL Paso
property, as we consider it a splendid
investment"
Mortgage and Trust Co. Officers.
while it is no time for new, sp1Fl-
lative business, there is money foe es-
tablished business and conditions are
stable" W. L. Tooley, vice president of
the First Mortgage company, says
There have been no foreclosures and
the outlook for the future is especially
bright. Real estate paper is being ta-
ken care Of in fine shape and the gen
eral tone is fine"
sheep and cattle have helped won
derfully to make this year the great
business year that it has been" said
J. F. Primm, cashier Of the American
Trust and Savings bank. 1--WE have |
also had the most desirable citizens of /
Mexico with US and that, too, has
helped to make our year a good one. |
Things are going to get better and, !
within the next four months, there will ]
be an even better local condition here
than at the present time"
SmeIter Helps.
1.-THE outlook is even better than the
present situation, which is fine" w. w. |
Barbee, cashier of the Commercial Ma
tiOnal bank, says. THE cattle business |
through this port has helped wonder-
fully, as has the Mexican refugee col
ony, the army on the border and the big |
shelters and factories. We feel that
the situation is good and we think !
that it will be even better"
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-14
Mandarin" Dress

TOD BEAUTIFUL New Creation, made
~ of fine serge or broadcloth COM
bined with rich satin in the Winter col
ers. A street frOck with a touch of
the Orient from which it derives it's
name. Just now the rage oniFifth ave
nue.. To be seen only at The White
House.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-14

ASKED 10 LOCATE MISSING Nm
Mrs. Lucille Brooks has written the
local police asking them to locate her
son, Lee Curry, who was last heard
from At Butte, Mont.
Mrs A. Peterson of Underwood.
Ia. has written the local police MAXIM
inquiries as to the death of her SON
Harry Peterson, and asking for par
ticulars. The young man was last
heard from in Ell PasO early in 1914.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-14

expected to be started within short
time This will be one Of the most
costly church buildings in the south
west Excavation has been completed
at the site, on Arizona street and Mesa
avenue, and the foundation has been
partly laid. The contract however, for
the construction of the church has not
been awarded.
Start SIX Bungalows.
The firm Of Perry kirkpatrick this
week started work on six bungalows
in the MOrningside Heights addition,
near the Country club. -Four will be of
four rooms each and two Of five rooms.
when these are completed, the firm in
tends starting work on four others in
block IS of the same addition.
Much progress is being made by the
firm of Perry kirkpatrick in building
the new warehouse at the corner of
Fifth and Santa Fe streets. The struc-
ture is being built for ]. c. Zozaya.
Park Bros, real estate agents, have
purchased a bale Of Texas cotton, WHICH
they are exhibiting in front OF their
offices
The Mayfield Building & Improve
ment company has completed a hand
some residence for G. A. Martin, at
1881 Montana street. Mr.. Martin moved
into his new home this week.
Sell Five Room Bungalow.
This firm this week sold to B. Litter
a five room California bungalow at
2400 East Rio Grande street for con-
of $3.50.
The Mayfield Building and Improve
ment company will next week start
work on a colonial home on Montana
street.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-11-14

JACK; IF YOU ARE IN Ell PAsO.
WIRE ME AT ONCE, COLLECT AM
SWEETWATER, TEX. YOUR MOTH
Err IS IN CRITICAL CONDITIONAL
VertiSement.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Petitions Filed in Court.

Minnie Spray has filed petition
in the office of the clerk Of the dis
trict court asking a divorce from
her husband, Isom Spray. The petit
ton states that the parties were
married at Rockwell City in 1912;
that defendant is guilty of cruel
and inhuman treatment and is a
man Of violent temper; that he has
struck, choked and cursed plaintiff
and has accused her of being init
mate with other men.
Louis Cantonwine has appealed to
the district court from a judgment
rendered in Justice fuckers court
in a case brought to recover $50 al
legged due from l.. E. Rollins as COM
mission on sale of real estate. Can
tonwines claim was denied in the
lower court.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Hunters on the Qui Vive.

One week from tomorrow morning
at an early hour Webster City will
no doubt appear like an armed
camp. Word has been passed around
among the local hunters and sports
men that prairie chicken and quail
are very plentiful this year and all
firearms, from the old fashioned zu-
lu shot gun to the up-to-date auto
matte, will no doubt be thoroughly
oiled and cleaned the night before
and the family dog, whether hunt
ing dog or not, will be kept chained
near the house so that the hunters
may make an early start. One week
from tomorrow will be Sept. 1st, the
greatest day in the year to sports
men in this locality and no doubt
many families will be eating wild
game dinners on Sept. End.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
SP00NER PRAISES
french AND SWISS
John c. Spooner and Family Of Wis
consin Meet With Courteous
Treatment on Continent.

Paris, Aug. 25.-John C. Spooner
former United States senator from
Wisconsin, accompanied by his fam.
lily, came into Paris yesterday from
Lucerne, Switzerland. Speaking OF
his experiences, Mr.. Spooner said:
81 cannot speak too highly of the
courtesy we received in France, as
well as in Switzerland. 1t was very
difficult, however, to get money on
letters of credit in Lucerne, particu-
larly Immediately after the begin
ming of fighting.
"Americans in Switzerland did
not perceive the seriousness of the
situation until the night before the
posting of the order of mobilization.
There are now about 10000 men
under arms in Switzerland as a pre-
caution against the possible VIOLA
ton of Swiss neutrality"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Want j. S. TO
remove TROOPS
Committee of Residents Ask Carran'
"a to Demand Withdrawal of
American Troops.

Vera Cruz, Aug. PA committee
of residents of Vera Cruz, who have
sympathized with the constitution
alist cause, has gone to the capital
to urge Provisional President Car
rama to demand the withdrawal of
the American troops. They are SO
confident that the Americans will
be taken out of the state Sept. that
they have organized a local city
government, the services of which
they intend to offer to General Car
rama.
The advance line of the federal
troops which had faced the Ameri-
can troops since April 23 was with
drawn yesterday to Cordoba, pre-
paratory to being mustered out.
Fugitives of the better class of
thousands of whom are
here, report conditions in the capt.
tai far from settled.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
TELLS OF THE
GERMAN SUCCESS
Washington Ambassador Gives Out
Wireless Message.

Washington, d. c., Aug. 24.-Mr
Won Haimhausen, the German
charge d'affaires, yesterday took to
the state department the following
message, which he said he had re-
ceived by wireless from Germany:
Strong Russian forces were ad-
vancing against the German lines at
Gumbinnen. The first German army
corps turned against the Russians
on Aug. 20 and checked them, Sc
cured 5000 prisoners and eight
guns. The German cavalry division
took 500 prisoners after having
fought two Russian cavalry d.
visions.
THE French attempt to invade
Upper Alsace has been frustrated by
the defenders. In Lorraine the
French are retiring from the from
tier. The German people find the
Havas French news reports about
the socalled big French progress
most amusing and just as false as
some announced in 1870.
mo answer whatever will be Civ
en- Japan's ultimatum.
"The army north of Metz, under
the crown prince, advancing on
both sides of Longwy, has defeated
and forced back the French army
The other army, under the Bavarian
Crown Prince Rupprecht, which, as
already reported, has reached line
from Luneville to Blamot and con-
tinues today. The German guns
since Saturday evening have been
at Namur.
Very soon some new Zeppelins
will be ready for work on the Bel
gian coast and the English chan
nel."
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Japan DECLARES war ON
KAISER; STARTS TO STRIKE

an advice to the imperial German
government.
"By the last day appointed for
the purpose, however, our govern
ment failed to receive an answer ac-
cepting their advice. 1t is with pro-
found regret that we, in spite of our
ardent devotion to the cause of
peace, are thus compelled to declare
war, especially at this early period
of our reign and while we are still
in mourning for our lamented moth
er.
''It is our earnest wish that by
the loyalty and valor of our faithful
subjects, peace may soon be restored
and the glory of the empire be en-
HANGED"
Conferences have been held daily
recently by the cabinet, the privy
council and officers of the army and
navy. The cabinet has arranged
war regulations which will be ga
zetted today.
The newspapers express surprise
at the extent of American suspicious
regarding Japan's motives in issu-
ing the ultimatum, but leading writ
ers express a firm confidence that a
better understanding will be had
with the people of America
Premier Okuma states that docu-
mentary evidence will show that
England not only requested Japan's
assistance, but approved her entire
programme.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
A Family Reunion.

Fifteen people held a family re-
union at, the Fred L. Miller home
Sunday. Mr.. Miller's brother, w.
l.. Miller and wife and three chill
dren, were here from Washington,
Iowa, and also his sister, Mrs. w. A.
Gentzler and her husband of Water
loo, spent the week end here. This
brother and sister are the only ones
aside from Mr.. Miller who are left
of this family and it is the first time
they have all been together for nine
years. These people, together with
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller and their
sons, Charles B. Miller and wife and
Frank l.. Miller, and also their
nephew, Curt Conner, who makes
his home with them, formed the par
ty. In the afternoon the family en-
joyed fine automobile ride, there
being enough to fill two cars. They
made the best of this reunion as Mr..
and Mrs. Gentzler leave within a
few weeks for Los Angeles, Califor-
mia, where they expect to make their
future home.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
FIRST LIST OF
THE CASUALTIES
Earl of Leven and Melville Danger.
ously Wounded in Fighting
at Waterloo.

London, Aug. 25.-The first list
of the casualties sustained by the
British expeditionary army on the
continent was published here yester-
day.
1t contains but three names. One
of them is that of the Earl of Leven
and Melville, a lieutenant in the
Second dragons, Royal Scots greys,
who was dangerously wounded Aug.
22, apparently in the cavalry fight
in Waterloo. The other wounded
men are sergeant of the Royal
Flying corps and captain of en-
gineers.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
.I0WA'S ONLY Bat
Terry HIKES TO CAMP
Clinton Artillery Organization to
Spend Week Drilling at
Dewitt.

Clinton, Ia, Aug. 24.-Battery
A, Iowa's only artillery organiza-
ton, left yesterday morning for its
first hike cross country to the De
Witt camp site. The trip will be
made in two stages, the battery
camping the first night at Low
Moor. The battery was organized
last April and special drills have
been in order to prepare the men
for the extraordinary undertaking.
The outfit marched out with 116
men and eighty-six horses, four
guns, six caissons and five battery
wagons. Capt. G. w. Gullany, Jr.,
is in command. De Witt is making
great plans for the weeks visit of
the artillery. A field day will be
held Wednesday and the whole
countryside plans to attend. A par
ade, the national salute of twenty
one guns, athletic sports, speeches
and a review of battery by Brjga-
der General Allen are on the pro-
gramme for the day.
Many Iowa guard officers, includ-
ing Adjutant General Logan Of Des
Moines, plan to visit the camp. The
government sent $125,O0O Of equip
ment to Clinton and the state Of
ficials have done all in their power
to assist in starting the nucleus for
an artillery regiment.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Leg Broken.

Mrs. Fred Lachmiller, residing on
the road south of the Catholic Gem
etery, met with an accident few
days ago which resulted in break
ing two of the bones in her leg.
In company with Mrs. VIM. Monroe
they had been to a picnic in the
city park with their children and
on the way home the harness came
loose while they were going down
the hill just south of the Catholic
cemetery. Mrs. Lachmiller was
thrown out of the buggy and sus-
tanned two fractures of the leg.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
ALLIED ARMIES RETREAT
IN DEFEAT AS DARKNESS
STOPS MIGHTY BATTLE!

German cavalry belonging to an un-
attached division operating on the
extreme right, have penetrated to
Roubaix (six miles north of Lille)
and the Tourcoing district, which is
defended only by territorial reser-
visits
"Our valiant people will know
how to find courage to support this
trial, with unfailing faith in final
success, which is not to be doubted.
In telling to the country the whole
truth, the government and military
authorities give it the strongest
proof of their absolute confidence in
victory, which depends only on our
perseverance and tenacity.'
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Paris Official Report Admits Failure
of Their Plan of Attack on
Invaders-Hopeful Note
Held Out.
FORCED TO CHANGE TACTICS
Abandon Offensive Campaign and
Take Up Defensive Position
Against Germans.
IN SPECIAL COUNCIL.

Paris, Aug. 25, lis a. m.-The
military situation was discussed at
a special meeting of the cabinet at
Elysee palace last night, presided
over by President Poincare. The de-
alterations lasted over three hours.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
EMPEROR FRANCIS
JOSEPH NEAR DEATH
Copenhagen Dispatch to London
Says End Is Question of
Hours.

London, Aug. %, 2:31 a. ma
Copenhagen dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph company dated
Aug. "a, says:
"The condition of Emperor Fran
els Joseph of Austria, according to
kilograms received yesterday, is
much worse. His death is a ques-
ton of hours"
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
English Realize That Future of En-
pire May Depend on Outcome
People Know Country Must
be Prepared for Long
Struggle.
REFUGEES ARE FLOODING IN
Every Boat From Belgium Crowded
With Persons Fleeing Before
Invasion.

London, Aug. 25.-This day Of
waiting has brought home the real
tiles of war to the British people
Not before has the whole nation
been so deeply moved. Englishmen
know that most of the best regi-
ments of their army are fighting a
battle on which the future of the
empire may depend. Many thous-
ands have relatives and friends in
the army; they know the death roll
probably will be longer than in the
case of any British force since the
Crimean war.
The only information the country
has had regarding the battle is con-
tanned in brief official bulletins of
vague character and these have
not been cheering. Throughout Lon
don the people today are in much
more serious mood than at any time
since they faced the war. There
are no scenes of gaiety in the the
aters and restaurants today and the
crowded streets are very quiet.
PREPARE FOR LONG STRUGGLE.
This does not mean that there is
any less determination on the part
of Britons-only that the people are
beginning to realize what this war
may cost them. On every side are
heard declarations that the country
must be prepared for a long and ex-
hausting struggle.
While not many reproaches come
from supporters of Lord Roberts
crusade for compulsory military SER
vice, not a few admit they never re-
allied how small a part the British
army counted in a great European
struggle.
Thus far England has felt the
war far less than any European ma
ton engaged, probably less than
Holland and Switzerland, but now,
awaiting for the issue of the battle
and the lists of dead and wounded,
the English people understand all
that it means.
REFUGEES POURING IN.
Every boat from Belgium comes
crowded with impoverished refu-
gees, who have fled before the Ger
man invasion. An organization is
being formed to care for these peo-
pie, and part of the prince of
Wales relief fund, which amounts
to more than $7,3OO,000, will be
sent to Antwerp for sufferers who
have taken refuge there. Thous-
ands of Belgians have crossed the
French border for asylum and a
committee will arrange for their re-
lief.
England and France apparently
propose to care for their smaller al
Iy, who thus far has borne the
brunt of the hardships which the
war entails.
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
No Reply BY Germany to Ultima
tum at Expiration of Time-Hos-
tile Move of Germany Makes
Action Necessary, Says
Imperial Rescript.
CROWDS THRONG THE STREETS
Demonstrations in Toxic Not Equal
to Those Preceding Russian
War, However.
CROWDS THRONG THE STREETS

Toxic, Aug. 24.-The emperor OF
Japan yesterday declared war upon
Germany.
This action was taken at the ex-
piration of the time limit of Japan's
ultimatum to Germany demanding
the surrender of Kiao-ChoW.
The japanese government has or
dered the beginning of operations
on land and sea.
The imperial rescript declaring
war upon Germany was issued last
evening. 1t officially inaugurates
hostilities in the far east as result
of Germany's failure to reply to the
Japanese ultimatum.
CROWDS PATRIOTIC.
Cheering crowds assembled yes
terday before the buildings occupied
by the department of foreign affairs
and the administration of the navy.
Last evening there were lantern
professions through the streets. The
popular manifestations, however, do
not approach the enthusiasm which
preceded the war with Russia.
Count Won Rex, the German am
bassador has been handed his pass
ports. He probably will leave for
America either on the Minnesota,
sailing Aug. q or the Manchuria,
which departs on the 29th. George
w. Guthrie, the American ambas-
sador will represent Germany. The
diet has been convoked in special
session for Sept. 3.
THE DECLARATION.
The text of the imperial rescript
is:
Issued at Toxic, Aug. 20, p.
m.
1--WE, by the grace Of heaven, en-
peror of Japan, seated on the throne
occupied by the same dynasty from
time immemorial, do hereby make
the following proclamation to all
our loyal and brave subjects:
1--WE hereby declare war against
Germany and we command our army
and navy to carry on hostilities
against that empire with all their
strength and we also command all
our competent authorities to make
every effort in pursuance of their
respective duties, to attain the ma
tional aim by all means within the
limits of the law of nations.
HAD HOPED FOR PEACE.
''Since the outbreak of the pres
ent war in Europe, the calamitous
effect of which we view with grave
concern, we on our part have enter
tanned hopes of preserving the
peace of the far east by the MAIN
tenance of strict neutrality, but the
action of Germany has at length
compelled Great Britain, our ally,
to open hostilities against that coun-
try, and Germany is at Kiao-Chow,
its leased territory in China, busy
with warlike preparations, while its
armed vessels cruising the seas of
eastern Asia, are threatening our
commerce and that of our ally.
Peace of the far east is thus in jeop-
ardy.
TO PROTECT INTERESTS.
Accordingly, our government and
that of his Britannia majesty, after
full and frank communication with
each other, agreed to take such
measures as may be necessary for
the protection Of the general inter-
ests, contemplated in the agreement
of alliance and, we on our part, be-
ing DESTROYS to attain that object by
peaceful means, commanded our
government to offer with sincerity
Webster City freeman. [volume] (Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa) 1884-1946, 1914-08-25
Airship DESTROYED.

Paris, Aug. 24.-Zeppelin airship
No. s, according to official an
nouncement yesterday, has been de-
stroyed by French shells at point
between Celle and Badonviller. The
airship was coming from the direc-
ton of Strassburg.