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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-25

London dispatch last night con-
yeyed official announcement that the
British cruiser RoXburgh had been
struck by a torpedo in tho North Sea
last Sunday, and said the damage was
not serious, nor were there any cas-
ualties The cruiser proceeded under
her own steam. The Minotaur and the
Roxburgh type of cruisers are very
similar. The former is 400 feet long.
and the later $50. and each has four
tunnels and two masts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-25
CRUISER HIT BY TORPEDO
Damage Ia Not Serious. aud There Are
No Casualties.

BERLIN, June "a Via wireless to
Sayville).-Oflcial announcement was
made here to-day that n German sub
marine attacked Il British armored
cruiser, apparently of the Minotaur
class, last Sunday about 100 miles from
tho Firth of Forth, Scotland. The
cruiser was hit by n torpedo, but the
effect could not be ascertained by the
crew Of the submarine.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-25
"The Arab" mt the Strand.

Going to the meat of the matter at
once. The Arab" the Strands fea .
ture Dhotoplay for the latter part OF
the week. is one of the most beautiful
pictures | have ever seen. So beauti-
ful is 1t and so stirring that the over
moving audience Of last night literally
burst into applause more than once.
Edgar Selwyn. the wcll-known play
wright. is featured in the film version
or this. his own play, and he gives
an altogether satisfactory perform
ance. In the important and hideous
role of the Turkish governor. one of
the finest actors on the America
stage. Theodore Roberts. enhances the
Importance and hideousness of the
part. while the heroine is also we'll
portrayed. But the veriest amateurs
could not have spoiled. or even dimmed.
the splendor of The Arab" as a spec
tacle. street fights, massacre by
Turkish soldiers, hairbreadth escapes
from pictured sera glios-all these are
only exciting incidents against n back
ground formed by the great waste Of
the sandy desert. in which many Of
the early scenes of the play are laid.
Yet. again and again the action re-
rerts TO the desert. so that the at
mosphere is constantly maintained.
Even the BedouinS are conspicuous in
the picture; indeed. they figure in two
of the scenes that aroused the house
last night. In one. they ride in single
file across the desert, but they them :.
selves are not visible-only their
shadows move swiftly upon the screen;
in another. they ride up to the palace
of the governor, seeking their ruler,
the sheik. and dash. still mounted. up
the steps and into the palace-into
the very harem itself. BY all means,
see The Arab, D. G.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-06-25
At the Colonial.


For to-day and tomorrow the CO.
loniars principal attraction will be n
film version Of Cyrus Townsend Bradv's
novelette,, The Island of Regencra-
ton" The story concerns n young
girl, who runs away from tho unwel-
como attentions of the owner of a
yacht upon which she is guest She
Is left upon tropical island in the
Southern Pacific, and there she finds
man who has lived there alone since
his early childhood. Naturally ro-
nance of unusual qualities follows
Among tho startling scenes shown are
n fire at sen and an earthquake The
Island of Regeneration" is another of
the big Four" productions. being n
VitaEraph feature. The cast is headed
by Edith Storey. and includes Antonio
Moreno, S. Rankin Drew, Leo Delaney
and little Bobby Connolly. The Pathe
News. IS usual. will form part Of the
program.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
ELLIOTT DEFENDS
ROCK GIFTS

NEW YORK, Jan. 29.-Charles w.
Elliott, president emeritus of Har-
ward, tributed the benefactions of
Rockefeller, defending it and the edu-
cation board. Testifying before the
industrial relations commission, he
said the education of the country in
the past had been largely conducted
by chartered corporations. These, he
held, as well as all charitable, religi-
Gus and philanthropic efforts, have
been better for the country than any
effort of the government.
DR.. Elliott refused to estimate what
he thought the minimum wage for
workers in the cities and towns should
be. He said;
81 am certain that the diet of the
families of laborers costs too much
and is not the proper sort as far a
nutrition is concerned We all eat toe
much. meat We could save much II
we had plain scientific diet,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
GOVERNMENT FORCED
TO REDUCE EXPENSES

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 29.-
The creation of a central appropria.
tions committee to handle and frame
all appropriation measures in the
house is in prospect as a result OF
the administration economy dictum
which will probably be urged next ses-
sion.
Congress faces the ultimatum OF
cutting the appropriation bills or fac
ing bond issue. There will be a
material reduction if not the entire
elimination of s34 100000 river and
harbors pork" bill, seems to be GER
tain. Democrats predict that Wilson
will send special economy message
to congress urging general pairing.
Secretary McAdoo conferred with
President Wilson today supposedly rel
ative to cutting the appropriations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
SENATE is SPLIT.

DENVER, Jan. ga conflict,
which practically for the first time,
split the senate along strict party
lines was precipitated when Senator
Hayden attempted TO railroad through
on second reading bill to exempt
Legislative employees from the provis-
ions of the civil service laws. The
publican, Senator Eaton, beat Hayden
and the Republicans.
The bill was referred to the judici-
ary committee by vote of 10 to IA.
Hayden was angry and declared that
legislative employees not under civil
service might as well be told now
they were working for nothing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
ADVANCE ON CANAL.

ATHENS, Jan, 2S.-Dispatches re
port fierce fighting between the ad.
vance guards of the Turks menacinp
the Suez canal and the British out
posts. It is believed here the Turk.
ish movement towards the canal pro.
crosses more than first supposed. En-
gagements are reported within thirty
miles of the canal. Arabian horse.
men, scouting for the Turks, have
been driven back, but strong force
is reported within Atty miles of Suez
The canal territory is guarded by
British Indian troops.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
sHERIFFs SALE,

By virtue of writ of execution
issued out of the Clerks office of the
District Court of La Plata County
and State of Colyorado, and to me
directed, whereby l am commanded to
make the sum of Fifty-seven and
73-100th Dollars (S57.73l and costs
of suit, the amount of certain judg-
ment recently obtained against Clar-
ence Dawson in favor of George
sponsel out of the lands, tenements,
goods and chattels of the said Clar-
ence Dawson, have levied on the fol-
lowing property, towit:
The SWh of the SEA; 81 of the
NWA of the SEA of Sec 1s, Twp.
"a, North of Range II, West, N. NJ.
P NJ, together with q of a cubic
foot of water per second of time in
the H. II. Ditch, tie same being rep
resented by stock certificate No. IL,
series A, for 60 shares of the capital
stock in the H. II. Ditch Co., and all
other water and water rights, ditch
and ditch rights of way now used
upon or pertaining to said premises,
together with the improvements
thereon situate,
THEREFORE, according to said
command, l shall expose for sale, at
Public Auction, all the right, title and
interest of the above named Clarence
Dawson in and to the above described
property, on Monday, the eighth day
of February, 1915, at 10 o'clock a. m.
at the west front door of the County
Court House, in Durango, La Plata
County, Colorado.
Dated at Durango this 18th day of
January, 1915.
ARTHUR C. PASSENGER,
Sheriff of La Plata County.
Smith & Austin, Attorneys.
First Publication Jan. Ia, 1915.
Last Publication Feb 4, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
GERMAN AIR FLEET
ATTACKS DUNklRk

BERLIN, Jan. 29.-German aero
planes passed the allied lines for a
second time within week and she'll
ed Dunkirk, where General French's
headquarters are supposedly located
1t is announced that aerial squadrons
"abundantly shelled" the British pro
vision depots. The extent of the dam
age is not stated 1t is claimed that
attacks on the coast region of La
Basse have been repulsed. There are
no important changes elsewhere. The
Russians lost heavily in attacks in
west Warsaw.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
NOTICE OF ADJUSTMENT DAY
Estate Of Walter Nj. Hunter, doceas

Estate of Walter NJ. Hunter, deceas-
ed.
The undersigned, having been ap-
pointed administrators of the estate
of Walter NJ. Hunter, late of the coun-
ty Of La Plata, in the state of Colo
rado, deceased, hereby gives notice
that she will appear before the coun-
ty court of said La Plata county, on
Monday, the 18th day Of February,
A. d, 1915, at the hour of 10 o'clock
a. m, of said day, at which time all
persons having claims against said
estate are notified and requested to
attend for the purpose of having the
same adjusted. All persons indebted
to said estate are requested to make
immediate payment to the undersign-
ed.
Dated at Durango, Colorado, this
10th day of January, A. D. 1915.
BEULAH CAMPBELL HUNTER
Administrators of the estate of Walter
NJ. Hunter. deceased,
First publication, Jan. 21, 1918.
Last publication, Feb 11,l915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL MEET
ING OF THE STOCKHOLDERS
OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY
INVESTMENT COMPANY.

The regular meeting Of the stock
holders of The Twentieth Century
Investment Company win be held at
the office of James A. Pulliam, in
the Burns National Bank building, on
Wednesday, February 10th, 1915, at
the hour of $3.50 p. M, for the pur-
pose of the election of directors for
the ensuing year, and the transaction
of such other business as may prop
erly come before the meeting.
Jan. Sth 1915.
CHAS, E. STILWELL,
tSEAL) Secretary.
First publication, Jan. 21, 1915.
Last publication, Feb. 4, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
Farmers Conferences in San
Tu,n Rosiu Nauv haxfcr

Juan DdslH, view hieN1cO.
The first week in February, w. FL.
Olin, agricultural commissioner for
the Denver & Rio Grande railroad,
has secured the assistance of Super
intendent VIM. Shelton of the U. $.
Indian school and reservation at Ship
rock. Principal G. F. Snyder of Ft.
Lewis School of Agriculture, Prof. A..
G. Cooley, director of agricultural
extension work for New Mexico State
college, and his home economies work
er, Miss Edna Ross, viii assist in the
farmers meetings in the San Juan
basin. 1t is hoped that every farmer
and stockman, as well as the good
housewife and home-maker, will plan
to take "day off" and come TO one
or more of these meetings during this
time. Remember, 10 a. m. means 10
o clock in the morning. If only half
dozen are present, Chairman Olin will
call to order and begin. The morning
meetings are for the express purpose
of presenting the farm and stock
problems. Be sure to improve this
opportunity for special help and sug-
gestions. Remember, date and place
of meetings are as follows: Fruit
land, Monday, February Il Farming
ton, Tuesday, February 2; Flora Wis
ia, Wednesday, February 3; La Plata
Thursday, February 4; Aztec, Friday
February 5; Cedar Hill, Saturday
February 6.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
ALLIES REPORT GAINS.

PARIS, Jan. 29.-Slight gains have
been made by the allies near Nieuport
where the infantry has been fighting.
The German positions between st,
Georges and Lombaertzyde were cap
tured Infantry clashes occurred else
where, but there was no general en-
gagement. Germans are apparently
awaiting reinforcements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
FRENCH FEAR AIR ATTACK.

PARIS, Jan. 28.-As a result Of
the increased activity of German air
men, and rumors of Zeppelin raid
of Paris, the war office today an
nounced new plans for aerial defense
Aviators will be stationed in pairs IN
the outskirts of the city. They viii
be ready to engage the invaders. They
will be supported by armed dirigi-
bles, which are constantly over the
city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
REJECT WILSON'S VETO.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 30
rhe house immigration committee to-
day voted to reject President Wilson's
veto of the immigration bill and set
Thursday for the time to attempt to
ride over the veto. The debate will
be limited to six hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
State of Colorado,

County of La Plata
IN THE DISTRICT COURT.
In the Matter of the Petition of Ma
rilla A. Black for the Determine
ton of Interests in the Lands and
Tenements of Charles A. Black, De-
ceased.
To George A. Black, Bayfield,, Colo
rado; Maud A. Pargin, Tiffany, Colo
RADIO; Clara A. Bonnell, Pagosa
Springs, Colorado; Maggie A. Par
gin, Piedra, Colorado; Laura A. Tun-
nell, Pagosa Springs, Colorado; Ell
vira A. Ayres, Piedra, Colorado; and
Viola A. Black, Pagosa Springs, Colo
rado:
You, and each of you, are hereby
notified that on Monday, tho 11th day
of January, A. D. 1915, there was
District Court aforesaid, and duly
presented in open Court, the petition
of Marilla A. Black representing that,
she is the widow and one of the heirs
|
and the grantee of the other heirs at
Ilaw of the said Charles A. Black, de-
ceased; that the said Charles A.
Black, at the time of his decease, was
the owner of the Southeast Quarter
of the Northwest Quarter (SEA
NWA), the West Half of the North
east Quarter (W1a NEAl, and the
Northeast Quarter of the Southwest
Quarter (NEA SWA) of Section
TWENTY-FIVE (22), and the Southwest
Quarter of the Southeast Quarter
| (SWA SEA- of Section Fifteen 15),
all in Township Thirty-five t35)
North Range Six (6) West, New Mex
leo Principal Meridian, situate in the
County of La Plata and State of
Colorado, together with all water
rights and ditch rights thereto be-
longing or in anywise thereunto ap-
pertaining, among which was an un-
divided one-tenth interest in the Bea-
yer Creek Ditch in said county; and
praying that this Court by order fix
a day for the hearing of said petI-
ton, as provided by law, and cause
notice of said hearing to be given as
provided by law, AMI cause personal
service of said petition to be had as
provided by law, and that upon said
hearing said Court determine and by
its decree find and adjudge that the
said Marilla A. Black, George A.
Black, Maud A. Pargin, Clara A Bon
nell, Maggie A. Pargin, Laura A.
Tunnel, Elvira A. Ayres and Viola
A. Black and one Ira A. Black were
, at the time of the decrease of the
said Charles A. Black his sole heirs
, at law, and that the said property
hereinbefore described has descended
to and vested in said petitioner, Ma
rilla A. Black, and that said petitioner
is entitled to the sole interest and all
, the interests in said property; and
/ that the hearing in said petition
. lprayed for has been fixed for Mon
T day, the Sth day of March, A. D.
1915, at the hour of 10 o'clock in the
| forenoon of said day, at which time
you and each of you may appear and
take such steps as may be by you
deemed necessary in regard to said
: petition.
, Dated this 1lth day of January.
A. d. 1915.
| CLEMENT L. RUSSELL,
, Clerk Of said District Court.
First Publication Jan. H. 1915.
Last Publication Feb. IL, 1916.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
DEBATE ON NAVAL BILL.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 20
The entire day was given over to the
house naval appropriation bill. Gard
ner, advocating larger navy, said
we were prepared for war against the
Mexican fleet, but not for formid-
able one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
CANAL OPENING DELAYED.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 20
Secretary Daniels announced officially
today that the opening of the Pan
anna canal will be postponed until
July. The date is not set
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Florida Mesa Tele-
phone Company will be held at the
Board of Trade rooms, Durango, Colo,
February 13, 1915, at l D. m. for
the purpose of electing directors for
the ensuing year and for any other
business that may come before the
meeting.
w. E TYNER, Pres.
FRANK WRIDE, Secy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
AUSTRIA PLANNING FOR PEACE

BALSE, Jan. 2S.-Private ad-
vice from Vienna says that the
emperor has sent the foreign min
lister to Berlin, Germany, TO con-
fer with the kaiser with view
of ending the war.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
EXTREME COLD IN THE EAST.

CHICAGO, Jan. 2s.--The cold wave
extends over the central and north
western parts of the United States.
1t was 8 below in Chicago early this
morning. In Iowa it was from 20
to 80 below. Parts Of Illinois, Mime
sofa, Wisconsin and Michigan report
q like temperature.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 20
Secretary Bryan today announced pos
itively that there would be no change
in the administration Mexican pol
icy as the result of the latest devel-
opments. Silliman gave no details Of
the rumor about Villa except to say
the rumor was current in Mexico City.
Special Agent Carothers, with Villa,
did not mention any such news.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
PLIEST-SLAYER is
DENIED NEW TRIAL

NEW YORK, Jan. 2s. - Hans
Schmidt, the priest who murdered
Anna Aumueiler, was denied new
trial today. His counsel appealed to
the court of appeals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. 29.-
Consul Silliman reported to the state
department unconhrmed rumors that
Villa was seriously wounded. Con-
flicting reports are made regarding
the situation in Mexico City. Some
say Carrahza's troops entered or are
near.
Silliman wired that General Obre-
gon entered Mexico City yesterday
with 10000 men, following vigorous
fighting. Many were killed and
wounded
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

Berry of silverton, Felician, Alberts
and Fenton of Pennington, and Jo-
scph, Isador and Salvador Gene Of
this city assembled at the Catholic
parsonage and gave him farewell.
Woman's Relief Corps.
Mrs. Dora C. Newell and daughter
Mrs. Parker, extended their hospital
ity to the ladies of the Woman's Re
lief Corps on Thursday afternoon
Each guest was presented with needle
and tumble and worked on material
ior rug making" the proceeds OF
which will be devoted to the loca
corps. Mrs. Galloway in her charm
manner gave reading that was ex'
ceedingly interesting, This was FOL,
| lowed by charmingly informal
luncheon, the entire afternoon was
most fully enjoyed. Among thoss
present were the following: Mesdamef
Stansbury, Winfield, Gallaher, Carrie
| starr, Monyger, Galloway, Foster
Talbot, Hubbard, Ray, Hussey, Brown
Farley, Summers, and Annie Starr.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
OBREGON ENTERS
MEXICAN CAPITAL

Ell PASO, Tex, Jan. 29.-Commu-
nication has been restored TO Mexico
City and advices state there Is no
immediate danger Of attacks Of Car
ranzistas. Provisional President Gar
"a, who, according to reports fled, is
declared to still be in the city but held
prisoner by the Zapatistas.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
WHEAT CLOSES LOWER.

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-May wheat
opened at s1.50h and July at $1.34A,
both gaining fractionally over yester-
days close.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The regular annual meeting of the
stockholders of the Durango Mercan-
tile Company will be held in Duran
go, on friday, February II, 1915, at
f:30 O'Clock p. m. at the store of the
company. for the purpose of electing
a Board of Directors to serve for the
ensuing year and for the transaction.
of such other business as may come
before the meeting.
f. C. PERKINS,
Secretary
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

CHICAGO, Jan. 29.-May wheat
closed at SLABS, loss of "a. 9th
er grains declined sharply.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
Dated January IL, 1915.

The Animas Consolidated Ditch
Company will hold its annual meet
ing in Durango, Saturday, February
6, 1915.
The election of officers and other
regular business.
E. ]. MYERS,
Secretary.
First publication, January 25.
Last publication February 4.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

FOR RENT-P. G. Ellis ranches on
Ft. Lewis mesa for 1915. See Rock
wood & Perkins, Durango, Colo.
W-11-12-tf
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
STOCKHOLDERS MEETING.

The annual meeting of The Flor
ida Threshing Machine Company will
be held at the Company shed on the
Florida Mesa on Monday, March /,
1915, at 1870 O'Clock for the purpose
of electing Directors for the ensuing
year and for the transaction of any
other business that may properly
come before the meeting.
e. w. MCCONNELL, Pres.
J. T. FRIZELL, Secy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
MIR. and Mrs. Camp Entertain

Tomorrow Evening.
Mr.. and Mrs, A. p. Camp will en-
tertam at dinner tomorrow evening
for Rev. Father Callahan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
Parish Farewell to Rev. Father
Callahan.

st. Columba's parish win give re-
ception in honor Of Father Callahan
Monday evening at O'Clock at Red
man hall to give the members o
chance to bid the father goodbye
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
Receplion in His Honor.

Mr.. and Mrs. John l., Mcneil viii
receive from to 10 this evening
complimentary to Father Callahan
when his many friends will be given
an opportunity to bid him farewell
The home will be decorated in emer
aid green, the color symbolic Of thC
country of the honored guest. The
Mesdames Ritter, Tyler and Egan vii
assist in the receiving line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

ouray is the only county in the
san Juan that showed an increase in
its mining activities last year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
! Honor of Grand Secretary

Q q g u a q un auuHa a
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
Durango Penpie Delighted to
Welcome Miss HarwOod.
Rirlhdny,s Eiftcen.

Miss Amy Green, the popular lit
tie daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. J, W.
Green. celebrated her fifteenth birth
day By entertaining fifteen OF her
young friends at a jolly party from 4
20 In the evening. Games and mu-
sic were the diversions and the hap
py affair wound up with dainty
eats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

Income from the public school funo
totaling 100000 has been apportion-
ed among the counties by II. E. Null
NIX, state auditor. The distribution
was determined on per capita ba-
sis, as shown in the school census.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
Rev. Father Callahan Honor Guest
Al Many Events.

Professionals and Catholics alike rec
ognize that Rev. Father Callahan IS =
Christian gentleman who has been &
very important factor in our reiigi
Gus, civil and social life during his
eight years residence here and his de-
parture is a source of much regret
His promotion to the position of ire
movable rector of Annunciation par
ish, Denver, was worthy apprecia'
tion of his labors in the state. Since
tie announcement was made he woule
leave Durango, number of affairs
have been given in honor and severa
planned had to be abandoned on ac-
count Of bis limited time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

e 9 = = q a uHuna aau =
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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

Surprise.
Mrs. A. G. Arnold was the victim
of complete surprise Monday evon-
ing, which was mareuvered by her
hosts Of friends under the able direc
tions OF the Mesdames Graham. Bal
com and Clark II was a costume
party. the ladies being clad in gar
ments which were ''marvclous" both
as to design and material. Tho stern
er sex WINS represented only by their
attire. The self-invitod guests went
ladened with an abundance OF delici-
ons eats. Among those who partici-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01
I,ii,r,er,

hinner,
Thursday evening, Mr.. and Mrs. j
r. C Tyler gave dinner in Father
Callanan's honor, which was pleas
ing event in every detail. Cover;
were laid for Mr.. and Mrs b. W. Rit
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. A. T.. Camp, Mrs
John l.. Mcneil, Mrs. Roland Ritter
Mr.. Neil Camp, Rev. Father Callahan
and the hosts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

pated in the affair were the Mesdamcs
l.uroick, Balloon, White, Hahn, Gra-
ham, Turrel, Clark, Weightman,
Schiabach, Hubbard, Perkins, Dixon,
Goodman, Lane, Lingenreiter, L. ~
Smith, Rainey, Pneney, Berri, X; II
and S. 5. sloan, Austin and III
lany.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-02-01

- N-NLihr
Public Trustee of La Plata County,
Colorado.
First Publication Jan. IA, 1915.
Last Publication Feb. 4, 1915.