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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-07
PRESS COMMENT
ON THE FALL OF
POLISH CAPITAL

Petrograd. Aug. 6, Via London, PIP
P. M.-The Russian newspapers today
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-07
Russians Fighting to Keep Apart Encng FarSwung Wings
of Armies-The Teuon Governor Of Warsaw
and nment for Poland to Follow the
State Entry of German Roya lty into Fallen Capital

are unanimous in stating that Rus
sia's determination to pursue the war
to a victorious end has been strength
ened by the enforced evacuation of
Warsaw. The Rech says:
LAS long as the army is intact we
can confidently face the future"
Berlin Not Excited
Berlin, Aug. 6, Via London, 1912 P.
M.-The Berlin morning newspapers
today publish no additional details
whatever concerning the fighting which
preceded the fall Of Warsaw and Ivan
gorod.
Warsaw's fall had been discounted
in advance OF the event. and the news
evoked no demonstrations in the cap
ton of Ivangorod came, however, i'm
promptu professions were formed in
Inter Den Linden. One considerable
body marched before the palace of
Crown Prince Frederick William last
evening and the crowds were address,
ed by extemporaneous speakers.
The morning papers comment jub-
ilantly on the news, but on the whole
with restraint. The Lokal Anzeiger
says:
This, unfortunately is not the end
OF the conflict, but it is a new promise
that our cause marches on"
An English Viewpoint
London. Aug. 6, 1928 A. M-The
Standard this morning declares that
the fall Of Warsaw, while likely to pro-
long the war, is not likely to have a
permanent influence on the course of
events. Speaking Of the enormous sac
rif1ces Of the Gernanic allies, it says:
Lost legions cannot be replaced, and
meanwhile there is formidable work
for the survivors, Unless a real de-
cision is obtained by the destruction
or forced surrender Of the main Rus
sian armies. Germany will be little
better off than before
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-07
PITTSF|ELD

Mrs. F. W. Sutherland OF ea r.
the guest of her sister, MIS-
Nelson.
The chances Of being strucn - ID
ming are four times greae'
country than in the ciG>~
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-08-07
BUT ONE FORTRESS HELD
Russians Block Pursuit

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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

Samuel Emit one of the well known
pioneer residents of the southwest,
died at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Charles Heather this morning
about $3.50, where he had been for
the past three months undergoing
treatment for trouble of long stand
ing. The deceased was born in In
diana go years ago. He cast his lot
in the San Juan basin in 1880. In
the early days his home was in the
Durango vicinity. Recently he had
lived in the Hesperus country. In adj
dition to his wife he is survived by
seven sons and three daughters, one
daughter preceded him to the Great
Beyond. The body is at the Ames
d Bradford Undertaking parlors. As
yet funeral arrangements have not
been made.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
TOMMY WAS so EXCTTEu
HE SWORE AT THE KING

LoNDON-(By Mail)-A touch
of wartime humor at the expense of
King George leaked thru from Sand
bingham today. 1t was during the
kings recent visit to his country
place. Unattended, one evening at
dusk, the king went for stroll thru
the grounds. He was soon interrupt
ed by premptory Haiti"
Who goes there?" demanded the
sentry. There was no reply. The
sentry repeated his challenge stern
~.
Who goes there" he Numbered.
The king" meekly answered the
monarch.
We'll, why in the hell didn't you
say So blurted the soldier. And
then he tried to apologize. But the
king was too prompt Ignoring the
offered apology, he quickly and smil-
ingly Ncommended the Tommy for his
vi trt1u n ~. $50 d
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
SUBSCR Sssls tii.tor,c.., PER YEAR
"''''i suiIa,n.. s0o'..s
Mr.. F0RD :
SAILS FOR
AMERICA

United Pres
LONDON. Dec. 24.-Henry Ford
has abandoned his peace trip and sail
ed for home aboard the liner Bergen
ford, from Gergen, Norway.
1t is believed that his departure has
saved serious and possibly disaster
Gus effects, altho the other members
of the party have arrived in Stock
holm and hope to carry out the peace
program.
1t is reported that Ford named a
committee of five to have charge of
the affairs of the party and that he
left a check for $4,000 to pay their
future expenses.
1t is limited that Mr.. Ford now
realizes that his venture was hope
less.
Madame Sehwimmer will try to in
terest other leaders of the Woman's
international Peace league in a
movement for neutral peace con
gress.
Dean Marquis of Detroit and his
servant accompanied Ford home.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
YOU CAN'T BUY A DRINK
FOR ANYBODY IN LONDON
By Wilbur S. Forrest.

Omitted Press Staff Correspo ndent.)
LONDON-(By Mail. - London's
anti-treating law is no joke. 1t is no
American Sunday closing affair. It's
the real, unadulterated article. When
American city fathers agree that
there shall be no saloons they draw
up their ordinance and notify the sa-
loon keepers. But they don't lock the
back doors. England does. Also the
windows. Also the cellars. The vast
difference between American and
British observance is startingly shown
in the effects of the latest step again
st intemperance. In one month drink
ing has been diminished % to 40 per
cent in England. Drunkenness is down
40 per cent and still decreasing. Care
full investigation proves today that
there is NO TREATING in London
Fashionable cafes in London's down.
town district now have many empty
chairs. Leading hotel bars lack the
little groups of "strategists" who
gathered daily to discuss the war ovel
whiskey and soda. Pufessiona
"moochers," well known in London
have been annihilated by the Law
which says they may have no drinl
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

looks now as tho one of the great
est changes in the social customs OF
the state was to be brought abou,
without any concerted opposition, and
that business, instead of being injur-
ed, is to be enormously benefited.
The administration can hardly claim
credit for the splendid crops and good
prices that our farmers have enjoy.
ed, but for the stable conditions, con
tented workers and the growing feel
ing of fraternity which exists, they
certainly claim some degree of cred
it.
Probably the two busiest and most
efficient branches of the government
at the present time are the industrial
commission and the public utilities
commission. The latter has been IN
existence for several years but just
muddled along in the usual Demo-
cratic way without accomplishing
much of anything. 1t has ben re.
organized within the past year and
50 ~" "h uttiNt, NlThe force III the
state government. The industrial
commission is more than justifying its
existence. A number of serious labor
disputes have been amicably settled.
In a number of cases labor condil
lions have been materially improved
and a respect for law has been in
stilled into the minds of both labor
and capital. Each of these grea.
departments is worthy of separate
letter.
The indications are that the COM
ing political campaign will be the
most interesting and exciting one
that this state has seen since the
first Mckinley campaign. Lines are
already being drawn and with the
Jackson dinner by the Democrats
next month, and the Lincoln Day ban.
quet by the Republicans on February
18th, the ball will have been fairly
opened.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

unless they pay for it. Semi-respect-
,able -public~houses have
been hard hit. No groups gather to
talk over ale and bitters. The pat
rons are drinking almost practically
alone. The lower class of public
house has suffered less. Laborers
still drop in for the morning and even
ing nip or tankard of ale. They paid
for it themselves before, anyhow. At
certain American bar and hotel
well known to Americans the veteran
barmaid who makes the best Bronx
coctail in England admits she isn't
making so many nowadays. She
knows many of the most prominent
Amerincans in London and many who
frequently came over, but she admits
that she is not seeing them so often.
The secretary of one of London's
largest clubs declares that two drinks
are now being taken where three were
consumed before. The manager of
wellknown West End cafe admits that
his daily bar receipts are off nearly
40 per cent. There is no one to buy
for the other fellow. Police court
figures show that where London pro
duced 1000 arrests weekly for
drunkenness before. there are now not
more than 800. In other parts of
England and in Wales and Scotland
where the law is effective, police fig
ures sum up that where there were
500 convictions for drunkenness there
are now 400. In Liverpool during
the month preceding the montreal
ing order there were 1874 arrests and
The following month but 1875. In New
castel there were rs against Al. and
in other cities the proportion is
about the same.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
MAY PAVE WAY TO
DRASTIC TAX LAWS

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dee. "a
What is tax? Here is little essay
on taxation by Justice Charles T.
Hughes of the United States supreme
court. He delivered it recently from
the bench in a small case from Mis-
souri-Houck VS., Little River Drain
age district. 1t appears to open the
way for the enactment of more dras-
Tie state taxation laws by states that
have hitherto been held constitution
al
"A tax is an enforced contribution
for the payment of public expenses
1t is laid by some rule of aportion-
ment according to which the persons
or property taxed share the public
burden, and whether taxation oper-
ates upon all within the state, or
upon those of given class or To-
cality, its essential nature is the
same. The power of segregation for
taxing purposes has every day illus
tration in the experiences of local
communities, the members of which,
by reason of their membership, or
the owners of property within the
bounds of their political subdivision,
are compelled to bear the brudens
both of the successes and the fail
ures of local administration. When
local improvement may be deemed
to result in special benefits, fur
Their classification may be made and
special assessments imposed accord
ingly, but even in such cases there
is no requirement of the federal con-
stitution that for any payment there
must be an equal benefit. The state
in its discretion may lay such assess
ments in proportion to position. front
age, area, market value or to the
benefits estimated by commissioners
And, as we have said, unless the
exaction is a fragrant abuse, and by
reason of its arbitrary character is
mere confiscation of property, it can
not be maintained that the state has
exceeded its taxing power"
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
" RANDOM COLORADO ITEMS :,
" GATHERED ON THE FLY II
1 u u u u u u u II II u u II n u .

The state of Colorado will realize
about 100000 from the Dennis Sui
Ivan state. Helps some.
All inspectors of the state public
utilities commission have been pro-
vided with cameras and instructed to
take pictures of railroad crossings in
the principal towns and cities of the
state. AS the pictures are turned in,
recommendation will be attached il
signals, signposts or flagmen are
needed to make the crossings safe,
The inspectors already have complet.
ed this work in Denver and the first
oil the year will go to Colorado
Springs and Pueblo, working south.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
Colorado People Have
Cause to be Happy
Special to the Herald.


DENVER. Dec. 24.-The first year
of Republican administration at
the state house is drawing to a close
and as every good business man takes
an inventory at the end of the year
to learn whether he has been making
or losing money, so the citizens of the
state should inform themselves as to
what their servants have been do
ing with the trust committed to
them.
They should inquire whether the
promises they have made have been
kept, whether their oaths to enforce
the laws have been observed, and
whether the states honor and credit
have ben maintained.
One year ago federal soldiers were
encamped in six counties of the state
and their commands were the supreme
lay. The state had done what Presi-
dent Wilson said was inconceivabie-
surrendered her sovereignty Labor
was sullen and threatening; capital
was timid and suspicious; business
was almost paralyzed. Today, owing
to wise laws passed by the late leg
islature and the firm and fair posi-
ton taken by the executive officers,
industrial peace reigns turnout the
length and bredth of the state.
Labor has been emancipated from
the despotism of its own leaders, has
accepted concessions that have been
made them and are working under
better conditions and for more pay
than ever before in the history of the
state; while capital has been convinc-
ed that law will be enforced and or
der preserved. and has voluntarily
assumed responsibilities which it is
to be hoped will prevent any such
outbreaks as have occurred in the
past.
One year ago the states credit
was almost destroyed. Certificates OF
Indebtedness issued to suppress the
insurrection were being hawked fol-
whatever they would bring and were
frequently sold as low as from 60 tc
10 cents on the dollar. Even state
bonds were away below par Today
nearly all the certificates have beer
redeemed at par and the rest will BIZ
upon presentation. Bonds cannot b.
had for less than par and accrued in
terest and every claim against tn,
state is met the day it is due. Owe
100000 in excess warrants, issued b,
the last administration to pay foi
penitentiary supplies. have been pait
and many old appropriations, includ
ing one of $4,000 for Denver via
duet, and another Of several thousand
for a Grand Junction bridge has beel
satisfied.
One year ago, those interested il
the manufacture and sale of intox
icating liquors, angry at the adoptio
of the prohibition amendment. wer
: predicting disaster to the state an
threatening all kinds Of opposition t
the enforcement of thelaw. To-day
they are periodically and philoso
phieally accepting the situation and
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

A Washington dispatch says there
is optimism in administration circles
over the Mexican situation. 1t takes
but little to cause optimism in the
presidential family. There has been
nothing but optimism talked and
preached until every last member OF
the cabinet can view any condition
with optimism. But It's different
with the general nm 4 psspls,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

Arranging to Move to Missouri.
The San Juan basin is scheduled
TO lose some more substantial peo-
pie about the middle of next month
when Mr.. and Mrs. L. p. Main and
daughters Grace and Louise, mir.
Mains brother, NJ. L. Main and Mrs.
Mains parents, Mr.. and Mrs. C. A.
Cutler, leave for Willow Springs
Howell county, Mo-, to make their
home. Mr.. Main and his brother
NJ. L. Main have traded their Cedar
Hill and Oxford ranches for a 44C
acre farm six miles from Willow
Springs, where they expect to reside
The latter will direct the agriculture
operations. while the latter will oper
law office in the town and maxi
daily trips from the ranch by auto
B. V. Cunningham, the new owne
Il tAs Mia rassAss n ~ seetsl
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
President to Spend
Christmas Quietly
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. "a
President Wilson will spend Christ
mas alone with his bride at Sulphur
Springs. He has sent packages to
30 children who always greet his
automobile when he goes to the
country club to play golf.
Great preparations are being made
at the White house for the Christ
mas of his two grandchildren.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
Disabled Liner Limpiing
Into New York Port

United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-The Greek
inner Thessalonica, with 300 passen-
gers on board is limping toward this
port.
Her engines were partly disabled
during the fierce storm of last night,
while she was 600 miles east of Nor
FOLK.
The rescue fleet answered her wire
less call and stood by her until this
morning when they started for this
city.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

The New York Times of December
%, says: "AIr. and Mrs. Ernest j.
Amy last week announced the engage
ment of Miss Isabel Louise
Amy, to Hubert Mcdonnell of this
city. Mr.. Mcdonnell is Yale grad
uate and member of the New York
stock exchange, also the Racquet and
Tennis club.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

Musical Event New Years Eve.
Thru the efforts of that public
spirited organization. the Smelter
band, Durango is going to have a
musical treat New Years eve in
the form Of Singing" the enter
tainment which is finding such high
favor in the east of late. The band
has secured Red Men hall for the
event, and it extends an invitation to
all our people to be their guests on
that occasion. No admission charge
will be made. The Boys and Girls
Glee clubs of the High school and the
church choirs have joined the band
in rehearsing for the entertainment
Among the musicians who are taking
an active part are Mrs. Harry Nc
Dewitt, Miss Zadie Hill, Miss Goldie
Hooker, A. B. Cundy. Harley Hub
bard and Frank Lake, Jr. Between
rs and 100 voices will be heard in
the chorus work. The program will
include old time melodies and some
that have attained popularity at =
recent date.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
In the County Court.

After hearing the testimony in the
divorce suit of Minnie NJ. Hayden
VS.. Charles Hayden, Judge McCloud
granted the plaintiff an interlocuory
decree today. January 81, 1916, was
fixed as the date of final settlement
of the estate Of Christine Ander-
son, deceased.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

is expected to move here next season.
If present plans materialize, he will
occupy the place at Cedar Hill. It
is understood that his son will prob
ably take charge of the place at Ok
ford.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
Pleads Guilty of Bootlegging.

Bootlegging has again proven an
expensive luxury. Yesterday I. Macz
plead guilty to the charge in
Justice Walters court. He was SEN
fenced to the county Jail for a term of
30 days and a fine of 500 and costs
was assessed against him.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
TO Be.utify City.


Reclaiming unsightly vacant lots
and encouraging scientific gardening
is the object of the Civic committee of
which Miss X. Ellen Gillmor, f. c.
Gilbert and f. p. Wilson are members
rhe work is an extension of the cam
paign started by F. C. Gilbert last
summer, when he encouraged go
smelter employees to raise gardens,
that greatly improved the appearance
of the grounds surrounding their
homes, as well as promoted thrift.
Elsewhere, wide spread movement
of this sort has resulted in the sub
stantial improvement in real estate
values. At the meeting of the COM
mittee held at the Durango Exchange
rooms last night, plans for the sea-
sons work were discussed. Sugges-
tons for ways and means to make the
campaign the greatest possible sue
cess were made.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
Didn't Heed.

Diont Heed.
That not all the Christmas shopping
was done early was evidenced by the
shoppers that gave Durango mercan-
tile establishments their patronage
today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
Real Estate Transfers.

Charles Thuringer, manager of the
Plymouth Realty company, has sold
the old Blair Burwell ranch at Allison
to Andy j. Muller. The considera-
ton is $4,000. The Plymouth
Realty company has purchased tract
Of land from the John Sanburg Land
and Livestock company for $500. 1t
is reported that Mrs. Bessie Arm
strong has sold portion of her Pine
river valley farm to DR.. Newland.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
Killed and Injured
in Rear end Collision
United Press.

United Press
SCRANTON. Pa, Dec. 24.-Two
We're killed and five injured, while
hundreds miraculously escaped death
in rear end collision between two
Lackawanna trains.
The trains were crowed with
Christmas shoppers.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

Why is it that fhen a man is try
ing to make an impression on a girl
he acts as tho he was ashamed Of the
fact that hs u married.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

NEW YORK, Dec. 24.-Portugal is
IN the market for army trucks, am
munltion, machinery and munitions.
A commission from that country has
been here since October.
The Portuguese government is per
haps planning to meet the similar ac-
tivity recently reported by Spain.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
WAR NEWS
OF THE DAY
PUNCHED.

United Press.
BERLIN. Dec. "a Millions of
tiny Christmas trees with lighted
candles have been sent to the troops
at the front along with packages from
home. The trees will cast ribbon
o, light atop the German trenches
tonight.
The children at home will have a
Big Christmas, too, despite the war.
The toy shops are nearly empty.
The toys this year are mostly mill
tary, some of them even containing
immature battle grounds.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

You might discover man who was
satisfied with the government ard the
taxes and the weather, but you can't
find one who doesn't think his wife
talks w. nush.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. a.
a violation Of humanitarian il not oil
.egai rights is the charge made
against England b embargo on Red
cross anu hospital supplies to her
enemies.
line seizure oil neutral mails coming
20 America is also declared indefcn-
sibie.
An inquiry, amounting to u protest
is beng considered Oh both instances.
Representations paving the way for
IA modification oil the embargo have
already been made.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27
Rehearsal.

The next rehearsal of the Smeltef
band community singing will be held
Monday evening at 8 o'clock.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

Any horse faced woman can tell
you that the lack Of wrinkles on a
woman's face denotes weakness of
character.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

WASHINGTON, b. G., Dec. a.
The British embassy has denied the
report that Britain has declined to
permit Red Gross supplies to be ship
ped TO Germany.
IL has been admitted that there has
been some negotiations here and that
The results nave been referred to the
BRUSH and French war offices.
IL is believed that the supplies will
DC permitted to 90 with possibly
some restrictions.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-27

LONDON, Dec. 24--An unconfirm-
ed report from Rome says that the
German cruiser Breslau was sunk and
me Goeoen was badly damaged in
fight in the Black sea.
The two ships were Incorporated in
The Turkish navy at the beginning OF
the war.