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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
Turkish Outrages
Not Half Told

NEW YORK, Dec. 1.-THE Ameri-
can committee for Armenian and
Syrian relief, announced the receipt
yesterday of a cablegram from the
American csnsul at Tiflis, in which
he said that there were more than
100000 Armenians lin a most pitiful
condition. in various parts of the
country that came under his immedi-
ate notice. OF these 10000 are in
the Ervain province, 10000 in Elisa
vethol, 10000 in Kars, and 10000 in
Titus.
The committee also announced that
a cablegram was expected soon from
DR.. Wilson, the head of the commits
sion sent Tiflis. Details from the
scenes OF the massacre are reaching
the committe daily. These are from
officials, missionaries and other per-
sons well known to its members. One
from a German woman missionary
who is stationed not far from the Dor
der Of the Caucasus, was received
within the last three days, and tltho
not written for publication, given an
intimate picture Of the terrible fate
that has befallen the Armenians.
"Toward the middle of April" she
writes. 1--WE heard rumors that in Van
there were great disturbances. We
have heard statements made from
both Turks and Armenians, and, as
these reports agree in every respect,
it is quite plain there is some truth In
them. namely that the government Of
Turkey sent orders to all Armenians
where to give up their arms. which
the Armenians refused to do, stating
that they required them in case OF
necessity. This caused regular mas
sacre. All villages inhabited by Ar
menians were burnt down.
"ln Harput and Merze the people
have had to endure terrible tortures,
such ~ their eyebrows bang pulled
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
fx-COunty Commissioner
MCCOIIOCk Suicides

The news that Thomas McCulloch,
ex-countv commissioner had commit
ted suicide at his ranch home in the
Sunnyside vicinity, reached Durango
last evening about o'clock. Des-
pondency due 10 grip and worry over
financial affairs is given ms the
cause of his rash act.
Indications are the tragedy occur
red yesterday morning. Mrs. Nc
Culloch was at the family residence
in Durango caring for one of the
little girls who is not we'll Mr.. Me
Culloch breakfasted at the ranch with
two of his sons. Later the boys went
to the barn some distance away to
run some grain thru tanning mill
When they returned at noon they
found the fires out and the house
cold. They did not feel any con-
Germ about their father until after
dinner.
When a search was started for the
missing man his BODY was found ia
his room, cold in death. lying fully
dressed on his bed by his -ide. n as
re. liver the weap he used TO end
his life. was found. Apparently he had
seated himself on the edge of his
bed and placed the gun close to his
face. The bullet entered just above
the right ear, came out thru the top
of his head and lodged in the raft
ers fifteen feet away.
While no note Of explanation was
left behind. three bills of sale dated
December IL, transferring certain
stock to his sons, indicated he had
been planning the suicide for several
days. For several years he has been
in poor health. A severe siege of the
grip left him in a bad condition. In
his weakened physical state, his
financial problems assumed alarming
proportions.
For years this part Of the country
was his home.
The deceased was about Go years
Of age. He was recognized as one
Of the substantial residents Of the sec
ton. Several years ago he served az
county commissioner for one term.
He is survived by his wife and six
children, Lucy. Lilly, Eta, Marie and
Robert and Clay. The eldest, Miss
Lucy. is trained nurse. For several
weeks she has been at Shiprock nurs-
ing Mrs. W. 7. Shelton. News Of her
fathers death was conveyed to her
by telephone last evening. She will
arrive in Durango tonight. Funeral
arrangements arc held in allegiance
until she arrives and also until two
sistsrs Of the late Nj. MeCulloch. whs
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

walker, enjoying long tramps, some
times for two or three hours about
town or along country road. She
IS not strenuous, however, and could
not be called athletic; is rather one
who enjoys good health and living,
reasonable hours and prefers health
ful fun to late suppers.
Indication OF her love for the open
is found in the frequent jaunts Mrs.
Gait and the president took into the
country after the announcement of
their engagement. On several occa-
sions hampers of picnic lunch were
loaded into the presidents big limo
sine, to be investigated during the
long ride over the highways of Vir-
ginia and Maryland.
Mrs. Gait is not suffragist. 1t
is not because she opposes suffrage.
II is because she has never gone deep
iy into the issue. Mrs. Gait is of a
commercially successful family. Two
Of her brothers, Richard w. and
Julian B. Boiling, are now associated
in the Gait jewelry firm. the oldest
in the city, established BY Norman
Cats grandfather and now owned by
Mrs. Wilson herself
Mrs. Galt's other brothers are
John Boiling of this city and Rolf
Z. selling, managor of the CONNER
cil' bank of .Fsna,ua. Her. sisters
are Mrs. Matthew injury, of Anniston,
Ala, Mrs. Alexander Hunter Gait and
Miss Bertha Boiling, who now make
their home in Washington.
The coming Of woman of Mrs.
Galt's type TO the White house is
4 matter of general satisfaction to
genuine Washingtonians. White house
life will not be new or strange to
ner. The Gait family of Washing
son and the Bollings of Wythville
have ben on visiting terms at the ex-
ecutive mansion for many years.
During the first Cleveland admins
tration, Mr.. and Mrs. w. NJ. Gait
we're not only among the closest of the
personal friends of President Cleve-
land, but also among the very fey
guests at the wedding of the presi-
lent and Miss Frances Fols1 m. Miss
Gertrude Gait, now Mrs. Richardson,
Of Columbus. o., practically made her
debut in the White house as a pro-
.ege of Mrs. Cleveland's.
1t was from a country town in old
Virginia that Miss Edith Boiling
came to Washington some 20 years
ago. Possessed of more than the
average beauty, she Immediately
found herself in cultured circle. 1t
is from this circle that the coming
season is likely to draw new ele-
ment to the White house.
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off, their breasts cut off. their nails
hammer nails into them, just as they
do with horses. The soldiers then
cry. Now let your Christ help you.
AT the beginning of July 1000
Armenian soldiers were ordered to
people of Harput were terrified at
hearing this and a panic started in
the own. The Vail called the Ger
man missionary, Mr.. Eheman and
begged him TO quiet the people, re-
peating over and over again that no
harm whatever could befail these sol
diers. Mr.. Eheman believer the Vail
and quieted the pople. But they had
scarcely left when we heard that they
had all been murdered and thrown in
to cave. Just few managed TO
escape and we got the reports from
them. 1t was useless to protest to
the Vail The American consul at
Harput protested several times, but
the Vail treats him with an air and
in a most shameful manner.
Toward the beginning of April.
in the presence Of Major LANCE and
several other high officials, such as
American and German consuls, Ekran
Bey said quite openly that their in
tention was to exterminate the Ar
menian race. All these details plain
ly show that the massacre was plan
ned. 1t is very unsafe now for all
missionaries in the interior, the Off
cials show their hatred too plainly,
and have often told us that they do
not see the necessity of our presence"
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WORLD NEWS ITEMS
WITH SIDE COMMENT
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Late London dispatches deny the re-
ported engagement Of Lord Kitchener
ond the Countess Of Mimic.
II is said Villas wife has asked her
husband to give up the struggle. II
he does and is captured, off goes his
head.
At last n settlement appears in
sight for the victims of the Titanic.
The owners have agreed to put up
s664,000.
Go ahead and increase the federal
tax on beer and whispey. Colorado
Will be on the water wagon before the
law becomes effective.
After being in session two weeks
the only important business trans
acted by congress was continuing the
war tax burdens on the people. This
required such UNUSUAL exsrtion on the
pAyt Il ~ law makers that they tool
: rsesas yesterday until January 1
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c.. Dec. 49,
Secretary Lansing has published the
official text Of the Austrian note.
II insisted on discussion of the
evidence and the principles involved,
and asked why the administration re-
fuses to exchange notes as in the
-Lusitania case. The note declared
tina, the administration had failed 10
designate the persons upon whose
testimony it relied, crediting them
more than the submarine COM
msnder."
The note concludes that austria
reserves to itself full freedom of main
tanning her own legal views in the
Ancona case"
The note was friendly.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

There was light fall of snow here
Tuesday night.
Mason Morgan has completed bal
ing hay for Mr.. X. S. Fredlund.
Reuben Fredlund was business
visitor in Durango Tuesday.
Frank Mcdaniel Of Elco spent Sun
day night ard afternoon with Weak
or Mason.
Zipporsh Mason expects to spend
Christmas with Gladys Hendricks of
Riverside, N. M.
Mr. and Mrs. James Miller spent
Saturday evening and Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Edstrome Of Riv-
erside, N. NJ.
Dad Teal says that two Sundays
haven't come together yet, so guess
We won't have that matrimonial
"slipernoozerum" for awhile.
Remember the Sunnyside school
and Sunday school entertainment Dec
2b, Everybody come and bring your
FRIENDS. Santa viii - Aefs
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
FRESH
NEWS OF
THE DAY

Official Text of Austrian Note Made
Public-Lansing viii Send Prac-
tically an Situation
Considered Grave-Seven Killed
and Dozen Injured in Spokane
by Bridge Cave-in-Noted German
Killed in Action.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
RAMIFYING DESIGNS
OF GERMAN AGENTS
VERY EXTENSIVE
Bank Clerk Of the City National Makes Startling
Confession; Bribed by German Agent to
Furnish Financial Moves of Allies

reside in TT. Worth, Texas are heard
from.
The remains are ~ TIE Goodman
Undertaking parlors. Coroner Good
nan left for Sonny side lhcrtly after
receiving wor of the suicide add,
after making. t.;e Investigations, re-
returned TO town " n t'ta holy .tout
2 o'clock this morni.g.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Postcards Of the w. S. Martin ranch
at Bayfield, have been sent To the
Exchange, which show hay fields and
the hay when it has been stacked. A
splendid ranch view. Cannot other
land owners furnish us with pictures
of their places.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The value of each day in high
school to boy has been fixed at
$50 by one Of the greatest publish
ing houses of the United States.
They have carefully compiled data
that shows the average boy with
grade school education earns in his
lifetime about $4,000. The earning
of the boy with high school educa-
ton is about $4,000. Whenever
parent allows his or her boy to quit
school and go to work unless same
is absolutely necessary, they can
easily compute the loss to the boy in
his future life.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The Exchange directors are work
ing ON the Preyer-Ely railroad propo-
sition, and will perhaps have some
thing definite to give out in day
or two.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Mr.. Mircer has taken over the rent
al of the Drury farm, in view of the
fact that Mr.. Drury contemplates go
ing back to Victor.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

United Press.
NEW YORK, Dec. l8.-Frederick
Schlenidt. a German clerk in the Ma
tional City bank, the largest in the
United States, has been arrested and
has confessed that German agents
paid him $25 per week to furnish
them with information regarding the
banks financial transactions with the
allies.
Paul Koenig is held in $50, 900 bail
and X. Il. Leindenbecker in $50 900
for plotting to dynamite the Weland
canal, connecting lakes Ontorin and
Erie. Frederick Metzler, Koenig's
stenographer, was arrested in New
Jersey ON the same charge.
George Fuchas, young German.
caused the last three arrests because
of quarrel over s14 with Koeing.
Koeing had employed him to act as
secret service agent for the Ham
Durg-American line.
The prisoners will be given hear
ings on January IL.
Otto Mettles, spy for Koenig has
also been arrested.
Papers belonging to Koeuig were
taken from him. They contained a
hundred names Of leading citizens,
some Of whom are suspected of be-
ing German spies.
Schlcinld was this afternoon form
ally charged with stealing eabiegrams
and other valuable bank documents
He had the cablegram received by the
bank in regard to an order from the
allies for rifles in his pocket when
he was arrested He admitted that
he is a German reservist.
WASHINGTON, d. C., Dec. 49,
Won Papen and Captain Boy-Ed have
notified the German embassy that
they will probably leave the United
States on December 90 and % respec-
lively by the Holland American steam
ers.
They will both sail for Rotterdam
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Several pieces of ore from the NJ.
and $. Lease on the Incas mine, La
Plata district, have been sent to the
Exchange by Il. b. Miller. These
speciments run in gold $500, $l64.2O
and S4dd.sO respectively. They may
be seen in the north window.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

For the second meeting of the liter
airy society tonight good musical
program has been arranged besides
The regular paper, play and parila-
mertary practice.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Any little ones who are not likely
to have much Christmas cheer might
drop note to Santa in care of the
Exchange.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

One miner was killed and two 9TH
ers seriously hurt Thursday in
rock slide in the Cresson mine. Geo.
Sorry was crushed to death and res
ing the body. George McCrager and
Ernest johnson were badly injured.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Mr. and Mrs. Paul Thomas have
moved to town recently. They arc
occupying the Frank Spath house on
Broadway"
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Not being able to attend in person
aid was not represented at the Will
aid was not represented at the VIII
son wedding today.
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!; ALLISON NOTES.
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j. j. Morris and small son Ivan
nave been on the sick list this week.
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WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 1S.-A
rejoiner to Austria is expected to be
sent tonight. Secretary Lansing has
prepared vigorous note and it is al
ready in the hands of the president.
The note is brief and sharp and does
not permit of further quibbling.
The promptness of the answer leay-
es no doubt that the Austrian note
rejected the American demands.
II the rejoiner gives a time limit
in which to disavow the ancona out
rage and agree to the other Ameri-
can demands, its rejection by Austria
will result in the severance of diplo-
matte relations between the two cour-
tries.
All officials here agree that the sit
uat>n is very grave.
SPOKANE, Wash, Dec. 1S.-Seven
were killed and ~ injured this morn
ing when the North Division Street
bridge caved in beneath crowded
trolley car, causing it to plunge many
feet into the river
Hours afterward the dead were still
pinned beneath a steel beam which
fell lengthwise on the car, crushing
out several lives.
second car. close behind the one
that was wrecked, hung suspended on
the brink of the hole while the pas
sengers scrambled out to safety.
1t was several minutes before the
firemen and patrolmen who were call
ed arrived at the scene.
In the mean time dozen men who
had struggled from the partly sub
merged car swan to the bank and
were pulled out by the spectators.
The wreck occurred before daylight
The requisition tugs and row
boats circled about the wreck and
rescued the dead and injured.
AMSTERDAM. Dec. 18.-General
Vonstockhausten has been killed in
action, according to Berlin report.
Seventeen hundred and eighty-six
German mobiles have been killed up
to October.
ROME, Dec. 18.-The Serbian cap
tal will be established temporarily
in Italy, probably in Rome, soon.
DENVER, Dec. ia 100000 900
annual DusiHesS Is open 70 tne ROCKY
mountain district thru the inability
of Germany and Russia TO ship
manganese.
Bodies of this ore have already been
discovered in San Miguel and Free
mont counties in Colorado.
State Mining Commissioner Car
rol urges the prospectors to seek
manganese. The American dry bat
terry and glass factories are in dire
need Of the ore.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

United Press.
WASHINGTON. d. C., Dec. 49,
The hour OF the Wilson-Galt wedding
has been set for 8 o'clock tonight.
The wedding arrangements were
completed in the seasons worst storm.
A terrific wind, driving heavy
downpour of rain howled around the
White house and Mrs. Calls resi-
dence this forenoon.
This afternoon the weather is clear
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The second snow storm of the sea-
son struck this section Wednesday
of this week about three inches of
snow covers the ground and the trees
present splendid Christmas appear
ance.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

son struck TINS section wednesday
of this week about three inches of
snow covers the ground and the trees
present a splendid Christmas appear
ance.
Death claimed another victim this
week. Mr.. K. Lynch, range rider,
| died at some remote point in New
Mexico. His wife and children. father
| and father-in-law were at his bed
side when he passed away. On Mon
lay morning the body was taken to
Las Vegas for burial.
Miss Nellie Bredehoft and Mrs.
| Baker left Monday for points in ILL
| nois. Miss Brederhoft was here for
an extended visit with Misses Howe
and Scofleld and Grandma Baker tar
ried for few months with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Chas. Scofield. Both of
the ladies will be missed in Allison cir
| cles.
The Willing Workers have met the
self-imposed obligation of Equidating
the remainder of the nanse debt this
year. The report of the treasuser
at yesterdays meeting 1t the home
of Mrs. Scofield showed that the
amount had been raised and little
more than u dollar would remain as
a nest egg after the debt had been
paid.
Misses Howe and Seofield gave a
farewell party in honor of Miss Mel
lie Bredehoft and Mrs. Baker Mon
day evening. A representative crowd
from Allison and Tiffany were pres
ent, a short program was rendered
and few games played. after which
the hostesses served whipped cream
pudding with delicious cake and cof-
fee. Then the farewell was said and
the guests departed.
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President Wilson Thursday nomin-
ated Mrs. Andreita NJ. Vigil as post
mistress Of Trinidad to fill the vacan-
cy caused by the death of J. u. Vigil
last June. Mrs. Vigin has been act
ing postmistress since the death of
her husband. Mr.. Vigil was known
as a leader in the Democratic party
and was leading light in city and
county affairs.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Leaving the track at point one
and one-half miles east of Marshall
Pass, the special train of II. u. Nudge
newly elected president of the d. 4
X. G., and four other railroad officials
turned over and rolled rs feet down
the mountainside before il came to a
stop, early Thursday afternoon. Mem
bcrs Of the official party had a mir
aculous escape from death or serious
injury, not one being hurt. Two negro
cooks were hurt and are in a hospital
at Salida. Following the crash
cloud OF dust arose from the hillside
and then all was still. Not head
showed from the wreck for a minute
and then the engine crew. regaining
their senses, arose, surveyed them
selves and proceeded to make nm in
spection. One by one. others ON tho
train crawled from windows or thru
doors. There was rejoicing when,
half an hour later, everyone on the
train was found to be alive and only
two with injuries that caused suf-
fsring.
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ROME, Dec. 1s.-The Serbian cap
ital will be established temporarily
in Italy, probably in Rome, soon.
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AMSTERDAM. Dec. 18.-General
Vonstockhausten has been killed in
action, according to Berlin report
Seventeen hundred and eighty-six
German mobiles have been killed up
to October.
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Evening star., 1915-03-16
"sToNE OF JUNCTION." COPY
ARRIVES IN THE CAPITAL
Will Be Used in Good Friday Serv-
ices at Church of the Holy
Sepulchre.

The ceremonies incident to the OBJ
servance of Good Friday at the Church
of the Holy Sepulchre and its attached
Franciscan monastery at Brookland, u.
c.. will include the use Of the latest gift
to that sanctuary, a facsimile of the
"Stone of Unction" in jerusalem. This
copy is the only one extant of the one
covering the rock on which, according
to tradition, the body of Christ was
laid for amounting before being con-
signed to the tomb.
The stone is of polished Palestine red
marble; is about ten feet long, four feet
wide and one foot in height. and bears
some slight ornamentation- 1t Is a
faithful copy in every detail of the
original object and is the gift of a
woman to the church.
Conditions of travel incident to the
European war caused the fear that the
stone. which was prepared in Jerusa-
lem. might be so delayed in transit
that it would reach Washington too
late for the. ceremonies Of holy week
It has just arrived at the National
Capital
The original stone is one of the OBJ
iects of veneration in the Church of the
Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.
Evening star., 1915-03-16
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