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The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1914-07-04
Children's and Infants
High and Low Shoes

soc Priced Lot. contains High Shoes in Patent Gunmeta
Wei Kid, black and tan, white LOW SHOES,
Oxfords and Strap Slippers, black and tan and white
canvas Baby Doll Slippers.
$l45 Priced Lot Contains High Shoes button blucher Pat
ent, Gunmetal Oxford and Strap Slippers size IL to
II.
$l95 Priced Lot Contains sizes 81 to Dress Shoes
extra high cut, button in Gunmeal Black and tan and
Patent vamps with Gunmeta and Patent Cuff Tops.
oxfords also one and two strap slippers.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1914-07-04

The Monte Vista ball team will
play this friday afternoon against
the Busby Colored Giants nine
composed of players from the big
minstrel show.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1914-07-04

Mrs, j NJ. Ditto returned home
Monday from Norwood, Colo, &c.
companied by her niece, Miss
Craig, who will make visit here.
The Monte Vista journal. (Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colo.) 1888-1921, 1914-07-04
Boys Shoes

$2.95 Patent. Gunmeta Box Cali, black and tans
$95 Sizes Ss to in Dress Shoes and Shoes
ton and lace.
$l4s for this lot SO to Dress Shoes heavier Shoes
button and lace Outing style and low shoes Just
for
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
Christmas Gift for
Every Soldier In
The French Trenches

PARIS, Dec. Given the fighting
men in the foremost trenches will to-
morrow receive some sort OF Christ
mas gift from his home, anonymous
contributors or from the government.
Transports laden with gifts reached
the front today. Despite the fact that
the Christmas spirit has now GER
tainly spread. along the battle front
with the appearance OF gifts from
home, there was brisk fighting today.
Heavy cannonading was in progress
and more than one transport carry
ing wine which will be received by
the French soldiers tomorrow had
close calls from bursting shells.
France Is now armed financially
for the continuance OF the war for
six months more by the appropria-
ton OF s1,700 100000 by the chamber
OF deputies
The war credits nov voted by
France total 5000 100000 IL devel.
oped today that siI Socialist depu.
ties in districts now occupied by the
Germans voted in favor OF the war
credits by proxy. Deputy Pascal. now
held as a prisoner OF war by the Ger
mans, also cast vote by proxy as
did Deputy Defontaine, who is held
as a hostage by the enemy
| The advance OF the French and
British through Belgium and France
which now amounts TO from four "a
eight miles at various points has been
maintained and all positions have
been thoroughly strengthened agains,
possible counter-attacks.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
Austria Says Defeat
Was Exaggerated

VIENNA (Via Berlin and London),
Dec. 24.-Archduke Eugene, the de-
vout cousin TO Emperor Franz Josef
has succeeded General Petiorek as
commander OF the Austrian army
which was recently driven from Ser
via.
This was officially announced today
In o statement concerning the with
drawal OF the Austrians from the in.
vaded territory The statement also
asserted:
After successful fighting the chief
commander decided, on account OF Inn
mense difficulties, TO withdraw from
Seryla. Our troops, however. were not
broken and not beaten. They are
ready for further lighting, but natural
ly the withdrawal meant serious loss
es In men and war material Servian
reports OF our losses are greatly exas.
gerated."
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
NEWSOF WAR NOT
TO DESPERATE
CHRISTMASDAY
British Press Bureau Takes a
Day OF, and Newspapers
Will Suspend
SEEK TO BRING CHEER
TO MEN IN TRENCHES
Spirit of Peace and Good Will
To Efface Fighting For
One Day

LONDON, Dec. 24.-For a period OF
81 hours, beginning at 2 o'clock this
afternoon GO a. IN. New York time)
England will turn its attention to the
celebration OF Christmas and will re-
ceive no war news.
The war press bureau closed this
afternoon and there will be no news
issued until 8 o'clock tomorrow night.
In the meantime the censorship will
remain In force, however, permitting
the transmission OF unofficial news
and such official statements as may be
issued from other countries, but Eng
land will be officially silent. British
papers will not publish on Christmas
day.
Every possible measure has been
taken 10 spread the Christmas cheer
OF England 60 her fighting men In the
trenches of France and Belgium and
on the sea. AS result OF the EFFORTS
OF Princess Mary a fund OF more than
100000 was raised TO provide gifts
for the fghtlng forces. Every sailor
and soldier and every wounded man
in the British service will also receive
a card carrying the personal Christ
Iuas greeting from their majesties the
king and queen.
Transports laden with great guam
titles OF war clothing, daintfes OF every
description and other gifts have cross
ed the channel safely during the past
eek and landed their Christmas car
goes for distribution along the battle
front
Whatever influence Christmas day
may have over fighting between the
French. British and Germans, IL Is
practically certain the bitter conflict
i'm Poland will proceed tomorrow. The
Russian Christmas does not come .un
III Jan. and the German troops In
Poland will probably be given little
opportunity for celebrations.
Ii is believed there may be a par
tial cessation OF fighting in the west
but il IL generally thought that neither
Gen. Joffre or Gen. French Will permit
sentiment 10 interfere with operations
should strategic necessity make con
itInued fighting advisable.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
FLOODS WORK HAVOC
IN SOUTHERN ARIZONA

PHOENIX, Ariz., Dec. 24.-Three
persons are known today TO have
drowned and great property damage
has been done by floods which have
inundated the territory from here TO
the international boundary 10 the
south. Streams ordinarily puny are
now raging torrents, bitches and AFRO
yos have become the beds OF verita-
BILE rivers Thousands of head OF live
stock have persisted and rich farming
land has been devastated. Nearly sly
inches Of rainfall in six days caused
the foods
The Santa Cruz river food is the
worst reported 80 far. II has wreck
ed several score OF ranch buildings
and bridges and al last reports the
destruction continued The Tucson
Farms Co, near Tucson, sustained
great damage.
Tucson, Bisbee. Nogales, Florence.
Ray, Naco. Huachuca and Douglas all
suffered Considerable damage was
done 10 railroad property and traffic
has been crippled
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
HUdSion of Angola
Officially Acknowledged

LONDON. Dec. 24.-The latest Ger
man invasion OF Angola, the Portu-
guese African province. is officially
acknowledged. according to Lisbon
dispatch received here today. The
Germans are declared 10 have ap-
preached Nautih with artillery and
/ 900 men. The Portuguese garrison
was engaged for a short time In de-
livering a counter attack on the Ger
mans, but withdrew and reinforce
ments are now being awaited.
The government is today assured
OF complete support In any action that
may be taken toward defending this
colony or even TO entering the Euro
pean war as an ally Of England The
vote In the chamber yesterday favor
ing preparations for such action and
the expression OF confidence In the
government leaves the way open for
early definite action.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
Russians Retire From
Before CrdcOU

PETROGRAD, Dec "a. = Great
forces OF Russians are being poured
into Poland between Kielce and Ra-
dom today, as we'll as 10 the south.
in an effort TO check the German adj
vance which has forced retirement
from Cracow.
The success OF the Austro-German
movement from the region OF Pet
rkow, II Is now admitted. resulted IN
threatening the communications Of
the army about Cracow. This was
followed by retirement OF the Rus.
slams in the south 80 miles 20 the east
of Cracow. The advances OF the Ger.
mans was directed toward the main
railroad line from Ivangorod. running
southwestward 10 Miechow along
which the Russian movement upon
lCracow was conducted. The general
withdrawal OF the Russians from the
4 Nistula To Qalicis has now piaced
their main line OF defense within 20
miles OF Warsaw on their right winr
The regiment 10 the south straishten
leo the Russian lins]which now pre-
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
SUFFRACISTS OF
GREAT BRITAIN
ENDPEACE HOPE
"Let Us Hope and Believe Al
Things" Says Mrs. Millicent
G.. Flwcett, in Message
CONGRESS OF NATIONS
SHOULD FOLLOW WAR
World Should Devise Effective
Means of Creating and Ce-
menting Lasting Peace

LONDON, Dec. 24.-Hope that the
powers OF the world may create q
powerful concert for the preservation
OF peace, is expressed today in a
Christmas message TO the women of
America by Mrs. Milicent c. Fawcett,
president of the National Union OF
Womens Suffrage societies. The
message OF the leader OF the non.
militant suffrage organizations OF
England, transmitted through the
United Press follows;
Let US hope all things and believe
all things. Let US believe and hope
that the coming year may bring all
nations OF the world the power and
the will 10 develop their own civiliza-
ton In their own way, according TO
the capacity and genius Of their own
citizens, women as we'll as men.
Let us believe and hope that after
the end OF the war there will be a
congress OF nations, great and small,
which shall demand free representa-
tive institutions, including, OF course.
political freedom for women. And
let us hope that this congress may
further devise means To create a
really effective, powerful information
al concert, pledged TO wage collective
war upon the first nation or group
Of nations TO break the peace"
Arnold Bennett, the noted author
would put all good will into the job
of smashing the enemy at the pres,
ent time. In his message TO America,
Bennett today said
Christmas or not, the great ordeal
continues and the thing TO do is to
keep cheerful and hasten peace by
putting all OF ones good will into the
inh OF smashing the enemy
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
N0TICE-.-ALLEY PAVING
ASSESSMENT
BOARD OF ASSESSORS OFFICE
Detroit. Dec ~. 1914.
Paving Notice No. 1915

To James Il Lena Riley. Lena Riley.
NJ Lefton, l.. H. Smilamski, Herman
Rdtker Carl Behling. ct al; X b. Kon-
KEEL, Reuben Stinburg, J. Cohn, Samuel
L. May. A. Asulewicz, John Kolbicz and
TO all other persons owning. occupying.
or otherwise interested In any Of the
lots and parcels OF real estate In tho
local assessment district established
by the Common Council TO defray the
expenses OF grading and paving the
alley within the boundaries herein set
forth
The assessment roll has been COM
pleted for defraying the expense OF
paving the alley No. 40S. being the al
ley first north OF and parallel to Mich
igan avenue. from the west curb line
OF Thirty First street TO the east line
OF Thirty Second street, and 10 now
open to Inspection at this Office. AMI
will remain in this office for Ave days
from the first publication OF this notice
for the inspection OF all concerned. All
lots or parcels OF land AUDITING on. or
adjoining the alley so DESCRIBED have
been assessed for such Improvement
The Board OF Assessors Will meet on
Tuesday. the 2eth day OF December.
1914 at 2 o'clock a m. at their ofhca
in the City Hall, and will remain In
session for a period OF six hours To
hear any person or persons desiring
20 object to any ass rsment so made.
BOARD OF ASSESSORS.
BY Daniel l.. Dlworth.
A-l00s President.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24

way to Judge Phelan's court. Thurs,
day. A petition, signed by hundreds
Of west side citizens, that Rutkowski
be released, "for his wife's sake" had
failed.
But tie woman came to court, and
the old. old mystery OF a~rwoman's
heart was again unfolded.
II want him back, Judge" she said.
1T will be dreary Christmas with
my husband in prison. And the chill.
dren want him, too. They cry for
him 30 much, as Christmas ap.
proaches. Please, Judge, let us have
him back, and then Christmas will be
merry"
Judge Phelan wasn't dumfounded,
or even astonished. He has seen
hundreds. yea, thousands of such
cases.
So he said to Mrs. Rutkowski: you
are the one who suffered from his
brutality. IL was for your sake that
he was put away But n it's going 10
spoil your Christmas. OF the chi.
dren's Christmas. we'll"
He sent for Rutkowski. He had
little to say 90 the man. Just a warn.
inE. and the advice that he had much
20 thank his wife for.
Perhaps he win beat her again. .
r1Id Judge Phelan. after the Rutkow
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
WHITE XMAS
PREDICTED FOR
ENTIRE NORTH

ploye of the White House and
grounds, the clerical force alone ex-
cepted, 12-pound turkeys. To those
in the White House with whom he IL
intimately associated there were more
personal remembrances. And 80 far
as possible rsfrained from active
work, devoting much time to the prep
aration for the family reunion that
will mark the holiday season for him.
the nrst since the death OF Mrs. VIII
son.
With the war responsible for
changes In the diplomatic set, the
intimate gifts that In the past nave
been exchanged between the various
diplomatic representatives were today
things Of the past Representatives
OF the warning nations had all decid'
ed that they would devote the money
usually expended in this way. and IN
entertainment, 10 aiding the war SUI
ferers
In nearly all OF the departments OF
government. special Christmas exer-
,cises were held. In accordance with
custom. all of~the departments closed
down at o'clock In order that those
clerks that so desired could complete
belated shopping. while others. VINO
wanted to spend the holidays in New
York or at Atlantic City and nearby
resorts. were able 70 get an early
start.
The municipality itself will have a
community celebration tonight. On
the east plaza OF the capitol there has
been erected 8o-foot Virginia pine
tree which has been handsomely deco.
rated. About 1t. commencing at .
O'Clock. will be exercises appropriate
TO the occasion. The Marine band
will play. A chorus OF 1000 trained
voices will sing Christmas carols,
while a series OF tableaux Will be
presented commemorative OF the inn
portant events in the life OF Christ
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
FOR PAVING STREETS AND
ALLEYS

Roll 1873. For grading and paving
Aley NO $50. being the alley In block
between Atkinson and Edison avenues
from the west line OF Third avenue To
the east line OF Hamilton avenue.
ing Alley No ss2, being the east and
woodward. Burlingame and Webb ave
RON No. 1875. For grading and pay
block between Frederick and Kirby
John r. street TO the west line OF
Roll 1875. For grading and paving
Alley No. 400 being the alley In block
between Baldwin and Seyburn avenues.
from the north line OF Agnes avenue 10
Roll No. 1877. For grading and paw
ing Alley No. ST.. being the alley nrst
west Of Twentieth street and alley
east and Vest alley Connecting same
first south OF Baker street.
Roll No. 1878. For grading and paw
ing Alley No. 3gl. being the alley In
Brewster and wilkins streets.
Roll No. 1879. For grading and paw
ing Alley No. sss. being ali the alley
between chene street. Grandy. Garfield
and GARFIELD avenue.
Roll No. 1880, For grading and pay
ing alley No, 405, being the alley In
block between Pennsylvania and Cad
lilac avenues. from the north line or
ST. Paul avenue TO the south line or
Kercheval avenue.
Part l II due and payable within 30
days from date OF this notice. Parts y.
3 and become due and payable In
one. two and three years, respectively.
interest at the rate OF per cent from
the date OF the confirmation OF said
roll
Either or said parts may be paid
within 80 days from the date OF this
notice, without interest.
IL 80 at Axxga r-aA
or four shall not be paid when they
become due, per cent penalty and In
terest at the rate OF per cent from
rolls will be added and the premises
assessed will be advertised and sold as
provided by law,
MAX C. KOCH,
A-il13 City Treasurer
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24

sents an unbrokeu front extending
over-l60 miles.
herman attempts TO force a passage
OF the Bzura and Rawka rivers In
their main attack upon Warsaw have
been repulsed. The Russian artillery
has swept all points At which a cross
ing might be made for three days
Skierniewice has been reached by the
Germans, but the Russians have taken
I'D strong positions east OF that point.
Westward from the DonaJec Valley
the battle against the Austrian line Is
gradually developing into an engage
ment OF great proportions.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24

was, simply ran circles around the
uncertain feet Of the pursuers.
Meanwhile IL protested, Mrs. Lens
dashed from the house and chased
Mike and Charley with far better sue.
cess than the two young men chased
the goose. then turned her prisoners
over 10 the police.
"Just drunk" said the penitents,
when arraigned on attempted lar
oeny charges, Didn't want the goose
at ALL
Justice Gainey adjourned their case
until Dec, 81. and told them TO 60
home for Christmas.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24


pursuit was unsuccessful. The wealth.
er was foggy."
Dover has one OF the greatest har-
bors OF England great granite pier
thrown out into the sea and other
works resulted in improving the port
as great refuge place. The town IL
enclosed by chalk cliffs, and on these
are the strong forts defending the
harbor and city. Dover Is across the
channel from the French port OF Ca
lais, and is one OF the principal ports
OF England for communication with
the continent.
This Is the second time that Dover
has been attacked from the air.
| PARIS, Dec. 24--Adyances are be-
| ing made in Belgium. near the coast.
by the mining OF sand dunes. This is
reported TO-DAY In the Official COM
muniQue which announces the repulse
OF all German attacks along the bat
tie front The Belgians have gained
ground on the right bank OF the User
south Of Dixmude
The official statement today does
not report extensive advances along
the wide front such as previous COM
nounced. The number OF German
counter attacks reported appear to
indicate that the allies are now meet
ing with more stubborn resistance
and that the enemy is making strenu-
Gus efforts 10 regain ground which
has been lost in the general advance
of the French and British.
In addition to the advances made by
mining sand dune and the forward
movement OF the Belgians south OF
Dixmude, however. French advances
are reported In the Argonne and In
the Woevre region.
Between the sea and the Lys," the
communique stated. I'VE advanced by
mining dunes. At ombaesdtzyde and
Zwartelen attacks Of the enemy we're
repulsed."
A heavy fog has stopped operations
in the region OF Arras. the statement
asserted and east and southeast OF
Amiens the action was confined to
cannonades.
In the region OF the Sisne brilliant
resistance by the Zouaves repulsed at
tacks by the enemy. A German at
trek in the region OF Vile Surtourbe,
in the Champagne district, failed ow-
ing TO the effectiveness OF the French
artillery
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
BANK GIVES CHECKS
TO ALL IT'S EMPLOYEES

The employees OF the National Bank
OF Commerce were made happy,
Thursday afternoon. by the distribu-
ton OF checks for percentage OF
their annual salaries Those who
have been with the institution three
years or more received five per cent.
two years or more three per cent.
and one year or more, two
per cent. Those who have not
been with the bank long enough to
participate in the distribution Of
checks received the usual gold piece.
The officials OF the bank report a very
prosperous year. The bank is the first
financial institution TO put the CO.
operative plan into effect.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
Fat Goose Proves Downfall
Of Christmas Wassailers

Charles NestOr and Mike Ruhlman
were returning from Christmas
rattle, Wednesday night, dlsconsolate
In the knowledge that they had won
no Christmas poultry, but highly ex.
hilarated by the other adjunets of the
party
Passing the home Of Mary Lenz,
No, 1904 Twentyfourth-st.. along In
the wee sma' hours, they saw fat,
.wabbly goose. ponderous OF poise,
slow OF locomotion.
We'll take home the goose" said
Mike TO Charley, and they started
after IL But the goose, SLOW as It
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
POLICE PREPARED
FOR BITTER FIGHT
Detectives Are Hard At Work
Strengthening Case Against
Mrs. Becker

While the children OF Mrs. Caro-
line 4. Becker have banded together
for the defense Of their mother when
she is tried on the charge OF Staying
Miss Frances Bomholt. Of No. "a
Austin-st., and have retained At
torneys Thomas Mahon and Thomas
Thompson, Detectives Reid and
Dibble and other officers have been
just as busy. strengthening their
fences" for hard court battle
promised by Mrs. Becker's utter re-
pudiation OF her confession.
The officers feel that they won the
first sharp skirmish since Mrs. Beck.
er changed her story when County
Chemist Clark reported that the
stains on the bills taken from an
,, old shoe In Mrs. Becker's home. were
blood, and not red dye, as Mrs
Becker claimed
They are now waiting for Chemist
Clark's report Of his analysis Of
stains of blood from various parts oil
the Bomholt home, and II Is regard
ed as possible that the report OF the
chemist will indicate whether the
blood on the bills. and the blood
found at the scene OF the crime, IL
from the same source.
In the event that analysis shows
this, such link OF evidence would
be most important.
The detectives are questioning al
witnesses, and piecing together the
cirouu not ntiot avidanna IN ma Gaze
| They declare that they have a mass
OF corroborative evidence, but do not
want to make IL public until II IL
offered in court.
! But I'll say that we are perfectly
satisfied with our case against Mrs
Becker, and feel that we can prove
her guilt without shadow OF
doubt" says Detective Reid.
| Mrs Becker was plainly discom.
flied when told that Chemist Clark
had reported that the bills were
stained with blood and not dye.
She had asserted In the most posi-
tive terms that the stain was dye
and insisted that the stain seen or
her forehead was from the same
source "a the stains on the bills.
When confronted with DR. Clark,
report. Mrs Becker said 1T can''
be blood. It's dye. tell you II
isn't blood"
Detectives admit that they are in
vestigating the death OF Mrs. Beck
er's last husband. about six months
ago. He died suddenly vi
They are also preparing 10 meet q
plea OF insanity
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
az GEN. FRANCISCO VILLA.

] state 10 you In the most definite
and categoric manner that support,
and shall support with all the forces
of which may dispose. the govern
ment established by the convention Of
Aguas Calientes, and that shall
struggle without rest until shall see
the peace OF Mexico realized and the
principles or the revolution estab-
lished
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1914-12-24
POPE BENEDICT CLINGS
TO HOPE OF PEACE

ROME. Dec. 24--Pope Benedict
clings 10 the hope OF early peace 10
Europe, despite the failure OF his first
efforts and the rejection OF his pro
posal for Christmas truce.
At the Christmas reception to the
members OF the Sacred college today
his holiness declared that he would
continue 10 work for peace, despite
the failure OF previous attempts "a
bring the war TO an end.
81 shall never cease doing all In my
power for warsuffering humanity,
the pope said. and have 1rm con
.viction In my heart that with the help
OF God peace will soon come"