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The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09
UNION TRUST COMPANY WILL
 ASSIST MARKETING COTTON

Little Rock, Sept. 9.-The Union Trust Company of this city announces that it will assist in the gradual mark eting of cotton this season, by making reasonable loans on cotton collateral at six per cent. It is required that cotton for security should be stored in a responsible warehouse, with grades established, and properly insured.
 In accordance with the precedent established by the Federal reserve banks, the interest rate on cotton loans is made separate consideration from the rates on other loans this season, in order to give assurance that the marketing of the South's principal wealth-producing commodity will be properly safe-guarded to as great an extent as possible, regardless of the changes in other credits.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09
|NFN COTTON GINN[D
 IS 46l,537 BALES
. ., to Same Date in 1914 Was l0'Sl 'So s,7 Bales, or 3 Per Cent
 af Crop: to Same Date in 1913
 ooo ooe. or 5.7 Per Cent.

", u,sbington. Sept. 8.-Cotton of the
 "a '.'+h of 1915. ginned prior to Sept slv@ por amounted to 461.537 bales, counting sDlpS round as half bales, accord 1T, : tSs't,,t ies to the first ginning report & of the e lns sn ~ issued today by the bureau of ssa ssa'On sensus. That compared with 4so,- s,T ''. holps or 3 per cent of the entire 0. .. cinned to September 1 last year; Tss.oss bales or 5.7 per cent of the cen en- fire n,'t crop, ginned to that date in 1913, snd ., 7s0.S84 bales or 5.4 per cent of the the entire crop ginned to that date in 1912.
 Ginnings prior to September l, by States, with comparisons for the last three years, follow:
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09
MISSOURI CORPORATION
 ENTER THE STATE

Little Rock, Sept. 9.-The Missouri Arkansas Development Company of Springfield, Mo-, has entered the state. It's capital stock is $5,000, and the promoters are R. S. Wickersham, Kleo V. Loba, and E. C.. McAfee of Springfield, Mo.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09

Includes Trizona, California, Kan sas, Kentucky, Missouri New .icXico and Virginia.
 Statistics include 8,947 round taics, against 356 bales last year; 7,610 for 1913, and 7,434 bales for 1912 and 2,099 bales of Sea Island, against l. 74S bales last year; 436 bales in 1913, and 232 bales for 1912.
 The next ginning report will re ls- sued Saturday, October ?, at 10 a. n. Eastern time.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09
NEWSPAPER OFFERED AT
 BARGAIN FOR CASH

Little Rock, Sept. 9.-Mrs. Sallie Stanfeld Riley, who recently married Col. J. c. Riley, of the Walnut Ridge Blade, is offering the Cleveland Coun ty Herald, at Rison at bargain for cash.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09
How to Clean Stone Window Stills

In the September Woman's Home Companion appears department call ed "The Exchange" in which readers give each other the benefit of practi- cal suggestions that have developed out of housekeeping experience. A Missouri woman tells as follows how to clean stone steps or stone window sills:
 Get five cents worth of the coar- sest sandpaper and rub stone steps or stone window sills briskly until all marks are removed, then simply dust them with a duster or a rag. They will stay white much longer by using this method than scrubbing them with water. 1 always wear a pair of can vas gloves, as they protect the hands from any scratching"
 The best advertisers get better busi- ness and more of it.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09
RAILROAD COMMISSION
 SET SEPTEMBER 17TH.

Little Rock, Sept. 9.-An order has been issued by the Railroad Commis- sion fixing Sept. F for a hearing of petition by citizens of Fort Smith to require the Frisco to continue the use of the K. c. S. depot in Fort Smith. The Frisco is seeking permis- sion to leave that depot and return to its own, and has filed suit in federal court at St. Louis to set aside the contract with the aKnsas City Southern. Citizens of oFrt Smith are opposing the move. It is announced the hearing will be postponed by the Commission from day to day, until the case in court is disposed of.
 T ,,-Na as-,., In,,f4 tal- nrt
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09
I'VE WTON'S"
EdSf Elm Street, Prescott

Millinery and Ladies Reddy-to- Wear
 Street Prescott Announce the opening of new trimmed hat department, showing the latest ideas in Trimmed Hats. In connection we will show an unusually smart line of Tailor ed Suits, Skirts Dresses, Waists, Silk
 Hose and Novelties. We await the pleasure of serving you. Come and bring friend. You will
 be pleased Opening Dates, syss%Ss7! Nsd"sSeeg 7""esdo' "NeUtOn,s" Fifteenth Sixteenth Nineteen Hundred and Fifteen
 Miss Elisabeth Couch in charqe
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09

The best advertisers get better busi- ness and more of it.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09

Squirrels come high in New York Cost man $96.50 to shoot one out of season, and he did it to protect his walnuts, too.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-09-09

Advertising pays; don't take our word for 1t.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
SWITZERLAND CELEBRATES.

On Nov. 15 Switzerland celebrated
the 600th anniversary of the battle
which marked the origin of Swiss lib
erty. In 1915 a force of 1,400 Swiss
defeated an army of $4,000 Austrians
in the mountain passes at Mongarten
Switzerland has not had war since
then.
The little republic, with an area
of one-third that of Colorado stands
out as a beacon light of freedom in
the very midst of the malestrom of
fighting nations. 1t is bounded by
four of the principal countries en-
gagged in the conflct-France, Ger
many, Austria-Hungary and Italy.
Switzerland has no standing army,
but its citizens are trained to arms.
Ii is a national duty of the Swiss men
to repay the state which gives them
protection, happiness and peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
PRESIDENTIAL DIPLOMACY.

Advices from Washington indicate
that the new congress will be. con-
fronted with new issue. Prepared
ness, the tariff and taxation will have
rival. The presidents coming mar
riage is the chief concern Of the cap
ital.
1t is said the wives of senators and
representatives who are returning to
Washington early discuss nothing but
the propriety of giving the bride-to-
be wedding gift. Some argue a
subscription will not be in good taste
Others point out that both houses of
congress sent a present to each of
the presidents daughters when they
were married in the White House and
that the same courtesy should be ex-
tended to Mrs. Gait
Democratic political leaders are dis
cussing privately the effect of the
domestic affairs on his re-
election. The matter has never been
touched upon In an open meeting, but
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
passinr of Another Pioneer.

William Eagan, well known resi-
dent of the San Luis valley, is the
third pioneer to pass over the Great
Divide in the past ten days. HIS
death occurred in Antonito at an early
hour this morning. He had lived nine
years beyond the allotted three score
ard ten. Colorado had been his home
since he was % years of age. For
more than So years he was in the en-
ploy cf the D. & R. G. Since 1913
i'll health has been his portion but
his condition was not critical until
the last of the week. The deceased
is survived by three daughters, Mrs.
James Mcnamara of Silverton and
the Mesdames Richardson of the San
Luis valley. John Mcnamara, day
clerk at the Strater is his grandson
The latter plans to attend the funer-
al, which will be held in Antonitc
Wednesday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
THE GLOOMY WAR.

The European war is growing more
intense, but the careful observer may
have noticed that there appears to be
less vigor, less vim.
The Germans and Austrians, es-
pccially the Germans are keeping up
their intensity pretty well, but the
other armies evidently do not know
what they want to do.
The Bulgarians are good fighters
and have been encouraged by the
fighting quality of the Germans. All
the Balkan peoples are good fighters,
needing nothing except capable lead
ership. The conduct of Greece is
mystifying and is due to the fact that
the wife of the king of Greece is
the youngest sister of the German
kaiser. Every interest which Greece
has is with the British-French allies
1t is not surprising that Bulgaria
fights with the German allies for the
reason that Bulgaria considers her
interests to be against those of Ser
bia, and Serbia was already in the wal
ON the side of the British French al
lies. The rivalry between Bulgaria
and Serbia is bitter. Each expects
to lead the Balkan peninsula. there
fore they are against each other.
There are no Notifications in the
Balkan states worthy of the name
There are lines of railway straight
from Berlin down thru Serbia ant
other countries to Constantinople. IL
time of peace great de luxe pas
senger service has been had between
Berlin and Constantinople.
The need of money is constant ant
pressing one in the Balkan states
Germany is furnishing the money t.
Bulgaria. The British-Frenc allies
have undoubtedly financed Serbia
Germany probably assists in financing
Turkey.
The American observer has become
used to German victories and is nc
longer amazed at the inefficiency of
the Britlsh- French allies.
But the entire situation is growing
more tense--tense as to money, am
munition and men. The cold winter is
coming on and the Balkan peninsula
is as cold as Minneapolis in the dead
of winter. Three years ago the Bull
garians and Serbs fought against the
Turks at Adrianople in IL inches of
snow. Many of the soldiers wore nit
tens. The artillerymen all wore GLOW
es
The weather may have much to dc
with the war from the present time
until the first of May. There is com.
plaint from all the large cities of tht
countries at war that food is growing
scarce, but it is difficult in the United
States to obtain the facts.-Des
Moines Capital.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

at is observable that a favorite
theme for the interested witnesses
testifying by means of interviews on
behalf of the Republican cause, seems
to be hard times" declares former
(accent ON the former) Representative
Ansberry, Democrat from Ohio. 1t is
also observable that every failure
chargable to the Democratic party
has been laid on the European war,
and that the spotted prosperity which
has come to the country has been cred
tied by the Democrats, not to the Eu-
ropean war, but to the present admin
istration. 1t is further observable
that the Honorable Ansberry was sue
ceeded by Republican, Nelson L.
Matthews, from the Fifth Ohio dis
trict. Evidently Mr.. Annsberry's OBJ
serving is done with one eye.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

it is gnown that some consider it
with grave concern.
The president recently called upon
two New York newspapers to dis
charge correspondents who wrote dis
patches about himself and his fiance
which were distasteful.
The latest embarrassment is the
Winnetka, ILL.,, postoffice affair. where
the assistant postmaster was discharg-
ed for criticising the presidents mar
riage and later reinstated upon orders
from the White House.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Over three million persons in Bel
gium and Northern France, mostly
women and young children must be
clothed and shod by Christmas. If
the garments and shoes for these des-
titute people are not forthcoming at
once, their sufferings during the win
tel will become desperate. Such is
the note of an urgent appeal issued
to the people Of the United States by
the commission for rslisf In Belgium.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
EXPORTS.

Exports from the United States to
European countries during September
of the present year amounted to $780,
100000 as compared with $156,000,-
900 for the same period year ago
incidentally the total exports for the
first nine months of 1915 were $2,532.-
4S5,167 as compared with 81 ,476, 6,401,-
$50 in 1914. That is what the war
has done for this country.
It is not at all surprising that a
glance at the government report of
exports should show that in the first
nine months of 1915 the exports to
France were S369,OOO,000 as compared
with $94,000,000 for the same period
in 1914, that the exports to Italy were
four times greater in the same period
and that the exports to Germany fell
from $166,000,0O0 to $11,000,O0O.
1t is the least bit surprising, how
ever, to note that in the first nine
months of 1915 the United States ex-
ports to the Netherlands are S39,000,-
900 more than they were in the same
period in 1914, to Norway s24,O0O,-
900 greater and to Sweden S57,0O0,-
900 greater. Germany must have
benefited by these exports.
These figures may indicate why
Germany did not cease fighting in
June, the time when it was predict
ed by many that her supplies would
be exhausted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

The New York Sun speaks of the
"curious circumstances surrounding
Congressman Fitzgerald's defeat for
"A judgship in New York" We wonder
what these circumstances are. 1t is
possible that they originated in the
White house where Mr.. Fitzgerald's
independence has been classed as in
subordination and has led him to be
placed ION the left" as the presi-
dent now terms it?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Utah Democrats who called Wilson'S
act in wiring Governor Spry "un-
warranted interference" have the sit
uation sized up right. Hillstrom was
proven guilty and there is little
ground to beliece him otherwise and
this maudling sentiment in his be-
half comes largely from the |. w. w.
organization, composed in most part
of men who wont work. President
Wilson mixed in the case once before
and that was sufficient.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

You can learn from everybody
Take lesson in perseverance from
Booker 7. Washington, the noted
colored educator. He founded anc
built Tuskegee institute worth near.
ly a million dollars, with its $500
acres of ground, although he started
in rented shanty and an early be-
quest to the institution was half doz-
en- eggs, while another was an old
horse. Keeping everlastingly at it
Washington built up the institution
which is credit to the country and
his race. Keeping everlastingly al
it is system hard to beat, but mos,
of US are quarter horses.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Beeler and child
of Florida mesa narrowly escaped
death a few night ago, when their
ranch house was completely destroyed
by a fire of unknown origin. The
blaze had made considerable prog
ress when Mr.. and Mrs. Beeler, who
were short distance away discovered
it. In trying to save the child, who
was in the house, they came near
losing their lives. The little one was
not injured. Both house and con-
tents were a total loss.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Appropriation Ordinance to
be introduced Tonight.


AT the regular meeting of the coun-
Gil tonight will probably finish the
work in connection with the matter
of issuing $15Q,0OO of refunding
bonds. The ordinance providing for
6.5 mill tax levy wall be introduc-
ed and also the appropriation ordin-
ance. The latter provides for a total
appropriation of S5O,95O, five thous-
and less than last year. The appropria-
lions are divided as follows; payment
ol interest on outstanding bonds, $14,-
loo' maintenance and support of the
Public library, S2,5O0; Maintenance of
the water department, $4,000; main
tenanee of the fire department, $4,000;
police department, S2,5O0; general sal
aries, $4,000; streets and alleys, S4.-
oooi cemetery aud parks, $1,000; cleo
tflc lights, S5,s00; storm and sanitary
sewers, $500; contingencies, $4,000.
lhese represent decrease of $4,000.
IN water department maintenance, ST.
$40 in general salaries; $4,000 in the
fund, $4,000 in redemption
Of bonds and 1926 for insurance pre-
nlums' The police maintenance ap-
preparation is increased $500, the
storm and sanitary sewers, $500, while
the $4,000 for sidewalk improvement
q a new appropriation,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Attempt to Burglarize Stein Store.


An unsuccessful attempt to burg
larize the Stein Mercantile estab-
lishment was made some time during
the night The would-be robbers
made their entrance through a base
ment window, under the stairway by
tearing off the protecting bar and
breaking the glass. They climbed
the steps to the office and tore the
cash register from the desk and plac-
ed it on the floor, where, by the aid
of files they tried to pry their way
into the cash drawer but did not sue
ceed. Various scratches attest to
their effort. Evidently they were
frightened away as three pairs of
shoes they started to take were left
behind in the basement. Two things
point to the intruders being boys or
understood men-the space which
served as their entrance and exit
was too small to permit a man OF
normal size to pass through and the
shoes selected were small ones. Off
GERS are searching diligently for the
guilty parties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Large Dancing Party Tonight.

The members of the Young Matrons
Sewing club will celebrate the fiftl
anniversary of the organization by
giving large dancing party at Red
Men hall tonight. The invitation list
includes two hundred and fifty peo
pie. The hostesses are the Mesdames
Henry Berri, Harry Fry, E. ]. My
ers, L. E. Smith, VIM. Birkhimer, Ray
Goodman, Charles Hogan, Harry Nc
Dewitt, j. j. Musser and D. R. Nc
Kinney.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Receivers from Operation.

Mrs. Henry Kroeger of the Ami
mas valley has recovered sufficiently
from the operation on her neck to
leave the hospital. She will tarry
awhile at the home of Mrs. S. NJ.
Kroeger in North Durango before go
ing home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

a good sized auditorium, which Will
be convenient when the building Is
used for a community center, as it
is intended to be. The large base
ment is designed for manuel training
and domestic science departments, and
equipment for these will be installed
next year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

In our condemnation of the admin
istration military tactics some one
asks what about Roosevelt? He
would be worse than Wilson. We are
glad he is not president as we are
afraid he would have gotten this
country in the European war before
this. From domestic standpoint
Roosevelt would be far preferable but
better scraps than the conditions that
exist in Europe today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Funeral of the Late Arthur Bagby.

Funeral oil the Late Arthur Bagby.
The funeral of the late Arthur
Bagby was held from st. Columba's IS
this morning at 9 o'clock. Rev.
Father White had charge of the ser
vice. Many friends were present at
the church and formed the cortege
that wended its way to Greenmount,
where the body was laid to rest beside
the brother and sister who proceed
ed him in death Al the grave the
Woodren of the World had charge
of the solemn ceremony. According
to the coroner's verdict there is a
doubt as to how the gun shot wounds
that caused the death of the deceas-
were inflicted, whether with sui
cidal intent or accidental. The ver-
diet states circumstances support
one theory regarding the matter quito
as strongly as the other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Fine New School Building.

The Excelsior school house near the
Kline store, one of the finest school
buildings on the Western slope will be
ready for occupancy next Monday. It
rs two room, furnace heated struc-
ture. built in accordance with the
latest scientific plans for lighting
ventilation, heating and arrangement
of furnishings. Hardwood floors are
laid throughout. A device is provided
for raising the partition to the attic,
thereby throwing the two rooms into
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

That old fashioned actor who asks
the women who love their husbands
to stand up has put in an appearance
at Jewell City, where only one wo-
man stood up. What can be the mat
ter with the men folks there?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

When the line up takes place in
congress and Mr.. Wilson attempts to
shove Congressman Kitchen into a
place "on the left" won't the moving
picture rights on that scene be worth
having
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Out west Secretary McAdoo has
been predicting gfeuJ era Of pros
perity for The United States. We
agre with hdn. 1t will begin in 1917,
when Republican administration
comes into power aga.in,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Ii an administration cannot man
age to pay the running expenses of
the government, how can 1t expect
to make money out of the shipping
business?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Stock Shipments.

Yesterday Heather Brothers of
Hesperus shipped 10 cars of cattle
from the local yards. The shipment
was consigned to Kansas City. We'd
nesday 10 cars will be shipped from
Tiffany and one car from Durango.
Friday a shipment of 80 cars is scheu-
uled to be sent out from Mancos.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Pagosa Springs Stock Shipments.
1t is estimated at the close of the
season the cattle shipments from the
Pagosa Springs stock yards will to-
tai 5000 head.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Mrs. E. C. Rist of the Florida mesi
delivered turkeys to the local mar
k, is today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Lyman Mead were
down from Hermosa today on a
shoping trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM MONDAYS DAILY

NJ. /. Shaffer of the Animas valley
bought ranch provisions in town this
afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Party Lost on Auto Trip.

The e-Ball-Spencer auto
party which left here California
bound last Monday was lost between
Shiprock and Gallup and reached the
last named point day and a half
late. Indians had torn down part of
the road signs and misplaced 9th
ess, with a result the party wander
ed around away from the main road
for many hours. Fortunately they
got their bearings before their sup
ply of water and gasoline was ex-
hausted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25
Motor Party.

Mr.. and Mrs, Antoine Wilmer, Mrs.
Harry Pearson, Sr., and Mr.. and Mrs.
Will Pearson and children motored
in from Pine river valley yesterday
ard were the dinner guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. George Teis. In the evening
their hosts accompanied them home.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Warren Davis of the Florida mesa
delivered hay to the Durango mar
ket this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Tom Foley ana Edward Leonard,
men who claim they came here from
Cripple Creek few days ago, were
arrested last night tbout s o'clock.
charged with the theft of maclinaw
from the Stroble q Hutchinson pool
room earlier in the evening. The
garment was found missing shortly
after they visited the place and later
the officers found where they had
pawned it. They are also suspected
Of having burglarized the Stein store
as foot print found there is exactly
the size of shoe worn by one of the
men. Both were arraigned in Colonel
Draper's court today. Their prelim-
mary hearing was set for tomorrow
at 10 o'clock a. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

ternoon on a marketing trip.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Morrison were
in from the Florida mesa ranch this
afternoon buying Thanksgiving sup
plies.
Twenty-Five loads of sheep from
Rocky Ford passed through Durango
last night consigned to Pennington
for feeders.
Mrs. N. E. Lyons, mother of Mrs.
Clarence Ritter, went to Pennington
this morning to spend a couple of
months with her son.
John Bell and daughters, the Misses
Mary and Frances Bell were down
from the ranch last night to attend
the dance given by the Young Ma
irons Sewing club.
Mrs. B. F. Green of Dolores was
the guest of Miss Mable Skoog last
night She was en- route to Trini-
dad for fortnight's visit with her
sister, Mrs. Erickson.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. H. Craig and Mrs
Gtorss conlsy expect to leave the last |
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Mrs. r. W. Hedgpeth, who has
been visiting relatives in the Allison
district left this morning for her home
town, Grand Junction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-11-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Quincy Cornelius of
Aztec and her brother, Lieutenant
Corlette of the U. S. army, motored
to Durango this morning in time for
the latter to board the Eastern on
his way to his headquarters in Platts-
burg, N. Y.