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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-10
MILLEDcEviLLE, Ga.

tain artillery among these awful rocks
it almost unthinkable.
"Robed in eternal snow, the for
bidding Ortler-Spitz sends enormous
glaciers into the valley below the
road. Great rock masses, themselves
the size of mountains, stream in rug
ged, broken, black-sacred patterns
around the way. By the side of the
deep ravine into which the glaciers
sink, the roadway, often fascinating
in its ragged sheerness, is carried up
within stones throw Of the glac-
iers, and is bordered with pinnacle1
rocks.
Formerly, this was the most dang
erous of the passages of the Alps,
swept by unexpected avalanches,
secured by bitter winds, and often
overlaid with treacherous ice AMI
fallen debris. Avalanche galleries,
cut through the solid rock or con-
structed of masonry, have made it
more secure, protecting those using
the pass from overhead destruction
and from the precipices that fall by
the roadside
Romans forced their way through
this nerve-trying passage and
through this high, mountain niche
Austria poured her legions to sup
press revolts in Italy. In 1859, the
Italians and the French drove the
Austrian soldiers back over this road;
but all these struggles happened be-
fore the days of improved mountain
artillery. The present road was con,
strueted by the Austrians in 1920, 20
serve them as way of military com
munication with their possessions in
Italy. 1t was improved in 1870, as
means of civil communication, and 1t
has become one of the most admired
of tourist-obiectives.
"At the summit of Stelvio, 5000 feet
above the sea, stone pillar marks
the highest point in the pass, and
here three frontiers meet among the
clouds. A hotel guards the heights.
and nearby rises the Dreisprachen-
Spite, the peak of three languages,
where German, Italian and Rouman-
ish clash on common ground. Like
the ascent from Italy, the descent fol-
lows an equally tortuous, difficult
course The whole way forms one of
the least accommodating war theatres
that well might be imagined"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-10
MAYOR KEEPS EYE
ON LOCKER CLUBS
(By Associated Press.)

ATLANTA, Ca. July 1O.-Mayor
Woodward has signed resolutions
granting sixten locker clubs licenses,
but in so doing he declared that he had
assumed, as personal duty, the task
of keeping a watchful eye on them. He
was especially determined that women
should be kept out of the clubs, or
at least, none who did not properly
belong there. 1t is not likely that his
ruling will affect the dances and recep-
lions at the fashionable clubs, but
there shall be no continuation of the
abuses that have led to severe criticism
of some of the newer organizations.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-10

The Boston Americans, who did not
show we'll in the beginning of the
season, are now getting into their
stride, and have gone to second place
in the American League. At this dis
lance it seems they will fight it out
with the Tigers of Detroit, and the
White Sox of Chicago for the pennant.
Their advance is due largely to the
awakening of their outield, made up
of Speaker, who is believed to draw
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-10
ARTI-GERMAN RIOTS
CAUSE BIC DAMAGE

LONDON, July 1O.-The damage
done during the series of anti-German
riots in London shortly after the sink
ing of the Lusitania amounted in all to
about $1,25O,OOO, according to state
nents made in court here.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-10
JAPAN INCREASES
STANDING ARMY.
RECENT DECREE
(By Associated Press.)

TOXIC, July 10.-Having received
authority from the Diet, the govern
ment is already making preparations
for the creation of two additional d.
visions in the army. They will be To-
Gated in Korea, one at Seoul or Ping
yang and the other at Ranan. This
strengthening of the army, which has
been a thorny political question for
| several years, is great victory for
the army influences of which Marshall
Prince Yamagata is the head. The
announcement by Count Okuma, the
premier, and General Okla, minister of
war, that the increase was but the be-
ginning of a plan to create a military
force of twenty-five divisions, has
concentrated attention here upon
military expansion.
The plan to gradually argument the
army until it reaches twenty-five di-
visions was really made ten years ago
and is supposed to have had the sane
ton of Emperor Mutsuhito: Just when
the plan was to be carried out was
not fixed but the recent announcement
of the ministers is interpreted to mean
that the work will go forward. The
present Japanese army included eigh-
teen regular divisions and enc divis-
ion of household guards.
The pending increase has been justi-
fed by Count Okuma on the ground
that the actual conditions in the world
do not permit Japan to neglect her
defence program. On the other hand,
the expasion of Japanese influence in
Southern Manchuria and in Eastern
Southern Manchuria and in Eastern
Inner Mongolia which was emphasized
by the recent treaties with China, con-
stitultes another justification, from
the Japanese stand point, for
Strengthening the land forces.
Everybody realizes that the in
crease means an extra burden upon
the people but no protest is heard. The
matter having been decided by the
Diet, is accepted by the people at large
as a necessary step in the develop
ment of their country and as an as
surrance that Japan may be able to
hold her place as a victorious, first
class power in case of attack. More
over, the great war has aroused the
leaders of Japanese thought to the
conviction that Japan must be strong
if she would maintain her place in
the world and that her future in the
Far East does not permit any back
ward step in military power or Prov
ess.
d. Of tvtyo n IN ixyiC
will require the expenditure of about
100000 yen ($6,Ooo,OOO) from the
national treasury extended over seven
years and beginning with the expendi
ture of ATT 900 yen in the current year
The yearly outlay will increase until
it becomes 100000 yen in 1918. Then
it falls until in 1921 it reaches 402,-
900 yen.
In addition, the sum of about 80,
100000 yen will be required to main
tain the two divisions pending the
completion of their organization. The
amounts to be distributed range from
241, 900 yen in 1915 to 100000 yen in
1921. After 1921 the amount required
for the maintenance of the divisions is
estimated at about 100000 yen
year
Governor General Terauchi has
always considered the extra forces
necessary for the safety of the country
and it is largely through his perser-
verarce that the present expansion
has tCen brought about,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-10
FACULTY SIGNS
ABsTAIAAACE PLEDGE
(By Associated Press.)

MELBOURNE, July 10.-The facul
ties fthe University of Melbourne
and it's affiliated colleges have pledged
themselves to abstain from the use Of
alcohol during the continuance Of the
war.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1915-07-10

palaces of Polish mobiles at Lublin, and
an interesting, ancient citadel. The
old Notifications of the place have
been destroyed. 1t is the headquarters
of the XIV Russian army corps Lublin
whose life reaches far back in past
centuries, is city rich in memories
of the Poles last stand for freedom
and independence"
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-23
NEWS OF THE DAY CONCERNING CHICAGO

E" Delegations from 18th Ward petl-
toned West Park board for new
park at Ashland and Chicago avs.
Mrs. Helen Cutler granted divorce
on statutory charges when 12-year-
old daughter testified she had met
father with other woman.
GoIdie SiIVerman, 6, III Blue ISL
and av., lost right leg. Blue Island
aV. car.
Two drug fiends, released by gov
eminent on promise to appear and
help prosecute DR.. A. L. Blunt, have
disappeared, according to govern
ment officers. Another witness has
been slugged.
Frank Urban, address unknown,
struck by Ogden aV. car. Skull frac-
tured.
Richard Wellington, 42o1 Union
av., robbed by two negroes at 3Sth
and Rock Island tracks. $38.
Home of Cornelius TroWbridge,
Lake Forest, entered. $3.50 worth of
silver taken.
Peter Heinen arrested by Police
man Connolly in act of robbing saloon
at 2200 La Sale st.
Walter Hendricksen, 2043 Wilmot,
killed by shot from detectives gun.
Sleuth was firing at escaping pris-
oner.
Jenkin Lloyd Jones, pastor Of All
Souls church, to marry Mrs. Edith
Lackersteen, sup't of Abraham Lin
coin Center, today. Bride, SO; bride
groom, II.
Man believed to be j. A. Sheery
suicided in lake. Refused to grasp
life preserver.
Jacob Loeb, vice pres. of school
board to try to abolish $4,000 job of
asst sup't of schools. Elizabeth Muir
ply to fight for it.
Comptroller Pike has turned over
10000 bonds for mayor to counter
sign. He signed 500 yesterday morn
ing.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-06-23

through lOuF WINDOWS OF NOTJn blue
shop Tuesday.
Wife of DR.. Ralph Hayden again
filed suit for divorce. Charges cru
city.
A. L. Stevens, armIess, arrived in
Chicago yesterday. Is driving auto
from Schenectady to Fair.
Frank Zawricki, a, 9440 BurIey aV.,
dead. Hit by Frank Pomeroy's auto.
Mayor Thompson awarded scholar
ship in advertising at Printing and
Allied Trade show at Coliseum.
Name handed in by joker.
cy Derry bitten by 23-foot python
in Lincoln Park zoo. De Vry was
pumping meat into stakes stomach.
1t refused to eat.
Stolen auto abandoned when three
policemen pursued trio of auto ban
dts. They escaped. Had robbed
peddler of SIT.
Mrs. Margaret Davis, 66, fell dead
at church entertainment. Heart dis
ease.
Joseph Turek, formerly mgr. ex-
change dept, American State bank,
nelu 10 grand jury 1or emDezZnng
$3.50.
Judge discharged Thomas Dawson,
arrested by Policeman Flynn, 1889 N.
Marshfield av., who say he disturbed
sleep.
Mrs. Anna Haul, 1929 Grin; arrest
ed for telling Mrs. Carrie Durband
she would kill her. Mrs. Durband re-
fused to pay board bill
Government continued case against
Pierce Underwood, Oak Park, alleged
to be using mails for fraud.
David Julian, chauffeur for Francis
Farwell, Lake Forest, fined $40 for
speeding.
Judge Thomas ScuIIy recovered
from illness which doctors said was
brought on by job hunters.
Board of Directors of Chicago
Lying-in hospital announce gifts by
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

The remnant Of the Progressive
party in Massachusetts, those who
insist upon maintaining the party or
ganization and upon running party
ticket, have demonstrated once more
that their real purpose is to punish
Republicans if they can. They have
endorsed the Democratic candidate for
state treasurer, though the Republi-
can candidate, and the present incum-
bent of the office, was Roosevelt
delegate in the Chicago convention in
112. Doubtless Victor Murdock and
George w. Perkins approve of this
Happily, though, the trick will not
work. The vast bulk of Progressives
in Massachusetts and elsewhere, are
censors have gone on strike.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
GREAT BRITAIN AROUSED.

The London Daily Mail says:
Fourteen months of steady, mislead-
ing reports and secrecy have produc-
cd a mental attitude in the nation
that it will be hard to remove. While
we are talking the Germans are do
ing"
The London Times declares: "From
the first moment of the war, when the
Germanic empires stood alone against
us, right down to the landslide of
last week (meaning the AustroGer-
man successes in the Balkans) one
miscalcuation seems to have followed
another with almost mathematical GER
tainty.
Press dispatches from London:
THE weakness of the British diplo-
matte service is no new discovery. The
diplomatic staff is largely composed
of the old school aristocracy, who are
unequal to dealing with the shifting
and complicated problems and elu-
sive politicians they encountered in
the Balkans"
Who prodded the lion that he should
oack i'll the Republican party.
roar in such rage? Oh, mayhap the
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
FIRE PREVENTION.

Fires due to calressness and ne
glect have almost been legislated out
of business in Pennsylvania. No law,
however stringent, can do away with
confligrations resulting from criminal
intent. But they are in the minority
und law that Furnishes the owner
of property upon which fire oc-
ours through carelessness cannot fail
TO encourage greater caution.
Briefly summarizing, the Pennsylva-
MIA law provides that the person on
whose property fire occurs due to
criminal neglect, wilful neglect, or
tailure TO comply with ordinances
shall be liable to the municipality
for the payment of all costs and ex-
penses of the fire department in ex-
einguishing the blaze The costs shall
include the wages of the firemen,
reasonable amount for the use of the
apparatus, and the cost of the water
and other materials used and an addi-
tional amount of 10 per cent of the
total as supervisory or overhead
charges to be paid to the city treas
urer.
Education of children in the schools,
parents in the home and the busi-
ness men undoubtedly vii do much to
remove the danger and the waste
Of fire. But the enforcement in Colo
rado of similar law to the one in
reduce the number of preventable fires
and would impress upon the public
The lesson of personal responsibility.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
THE PRESIDENT LEADS.

Ii any one doubts that President
Wilson dominates the cabinet he has
out to examine the recent outburst
Of woman suffrage sentiment from
.he official family. Coincident with
Ohe announcement of the president
in the capacity of private citizen
he would vote for the suffrage amend
men in New Jersey, Secretary OF
Var Garrison, Secretary Of the Treas
ary, McAdoo, Secretary of Commerce
aedfield and Secretary OF Labor Will
son have taken the same stand. Even
Private Secretary Tumulty has climb
ed into the suffrage band wagon.
President Wilson remains firm in
mis- belief that suffrage should be
decided by each state individually. But
the fact that he favors it will have
a big influence in states where it is
to be voted upon. The American peo-
pie are prone to follow the lead OF
persons in high authority.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

country Is dry territory. In accord
ance with the decision an order was
issued by the court giving the saloons
five days in which to close their doors
and enjoining the board of trustees
from issuing any saloon licenses or
asserting the validity of those already
issued. This makes the town of Man
cos dry in accordance with the local
option law Of the state until the en-
tire state goes dry the first Of next
January.-Mancos Times-Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
A CHANGGEFUL VOTER.

1t is announced that President Will
son will cast his ballot in New Jer-
sey for the equal suffrage amend
ment. But there is plenty of time
for him to change his mind. In the
campaign of 1912 he announced him
self in favor of free tolls for coast
wise traffic through the canal but
in 1913 he secured a repeal of the
free tolls provision. In 1912 he ad-
vocated economy, but in 1913 and
1914 he approved the most extrava-
CANT legislation in American history.
In 1912 he pledged himself to "pre-
serve the sacred rights of Ameri-
can citizens at home and abroad" but
in August, 1913, he urged Ameri-
cans to leave Mexico Immediately, not
withstanding they were there by
rights protected by treaties as sac
red as it is possible for nations to
make. In 1912 Mr.. Wilson loudly pro-
claimed his support of the spirit of
the civil service law but in 1918 he
disregarded that law in the face of
protests from organized friends of
the merit system in governmet SER
vice. 1t will be wise for the equal
suffragists not to count Mr.. Wilson's
vote until after it is cast.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
Fire Destroys McEwen Buildings.

At an cary hour this morning the
frame buildings on Main avenue be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth
eereet owned by w. w. McEwen, Jr.,
were destroyed by fire. The night po-
iceman discovered the blaze at 2:45
and Immediately sounded the alarm.
From that hour until 7 the depart
ment labored to save the surround
ing property, the flames having such
a headway in the buildings when they
arrived it was impossible to stay the
progress. In spite of their efforts,
shed which James Curl, the horse
drainer, used as stable, was burn
ed, the sidewalk was charred and
the electric light circuit which COW
ers North Durango put out of COM
mission for short time. The places
had been sleeping quarters for
tramps and it is supposed their care
lessness was responsible for the fire.
AS there was no insurance the loss
was total to Mr.. McEwen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

Duty free goods stin continue to
make up the bulk Of our importations.
for the week ending September 25,
importations entered at the l3 prin-
cipal customs districts of the United
States to the value of 1872 ,23S,127, on
which duties were collected in the
sum of S3,723,3d6, or an average ad
valorem rate of duty of 11.5 per cent.
Meanwhile the balance in the gen.
eral fund of the treasury continues
to dwindle. aaEIX
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

The Des Moines Capital is expos
ing the costly manner in which the
government is being run. Des Moines
is under the commission form and
when first inaugurated the expenses
were kept down but according to the
Capital the present commissioners are
violating the law and piling up debt,
Does seem queer that the moment
some men get into office all they
think of is seeing how expensive they
can make it for the people. II it
was not for the newspapers keeping
tab on the officials graft, as rule,
would prevail at all times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
Miss Amy Pearl. of Chicago, "

Miss Amy Pearl, of Chicago, wants
good husband, one who does not
drink, smoke or chew. She has writ
ten to South Bend, Indiana, to ask
the mayor to secure her such hus-
band. She will provide the husband
with home, an automobile, and will
buy her own clothes. Looks like a
good chance for man who is willing
to spend woman's money instead
of earning living.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
MILLIONS "MISLAID."

The report of the department of
commerce on imports entered for con-
sumption in 1914 indicates that the
customs revenues for that fiscal year
amounted to $3.50, 900, 900. In his an
nual report for that year Secretary
McAdoo stated that the customs reve-
nues collected in 1914 amounted to
1922, 100000. Wishing to account for
this discrepancy of $9,000,000 stu
dent of the tariff addressed letter
to the treasury department asking
the reason, to which the department
replied:
''The receipts from customs as re-
ported by the department, represented
the money actually received and de-
posted with the treasurer, as duties
on imports and the tonnage tax on
vessels. while the reports of the de-
partment OF commerce represent only
the estimated duties on imports.
"The reports of the collectors to
the treasury department show the
following receipts from customs for
the year 1914, not included in the re-
ports of the department of commerce:
Increased duties --.--.-------.-----.S2 ,250,27S
Tonnage tax .-..-....---.---.-.-.-.--.. 1,338,973
Duties on mail ............-...--...-.- 1,335,115
Total ,924 1866
1.-The department is unable to ex
plain the remaining discrepancy be-
tween the reports of the two depart
ments.
Thus $4,O0O,OO0 is left unaccounted
for. But what is paltry four mil
lion dollars to an administration WHICH
is slipping behind at the rate of
nearly S50O,O0O a day?
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

The suggestion that we protect our
markets agains European dumping
at the close of the war by having our
cansuls refuse to sign manifestos for
such goods is worthy of this admin
istration's policy Of exalting individ-
ual, Judgment at the cost Of enforce
ment of law. Under such plan we
would have supreme court in every
consulate, with more than fifty-seven
different varieties of judgment. To
protsct ourselves against dumping"
we need revised tariff law, uniform
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
Aztec Wins Ball Game.

The honors of yesterdays ball
game went to the Aztec team, the
score being 8 to in favor of the vis-
iting boys. The Aztec team with
their manager, Prof. Douglass, re-
turned home this morning, highly
pleased with the reception accorded
them by the Durango High school peo-
Pile
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
Examination for Forest Ranger.

w. r. Fraser, supervisor of the Du-
range National forest, will conduct an
examination for forest ranger on
October 25. Applicants must have
reached their 21st birthday but not
their 40th. The entrance salary for
the position of ranger is from ST.
100 to 81 200 per annum, according
to the locality and conditions of en-
ployment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
Celebrates EigthySe
Birthday Anniversary.

Yesterday, Mrs. Sarah Fraser, an
interesting and beautiful octogenarian
celebrated her eighty-second birthday
anniversary. In the evening Mrs. c..
A. Cooper gave dinner in her hon
or. Covers were laid for five.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

President Wilson who is about to
create new cabinet position, won't
have his way to the extent he has had.
Take it from us married men, he
won't.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

There are persistent rumors of sew
eral big deals in mining property be-
ing under way whose consummation
will mean a great deal for San Juan
county and Silverton.-Silverton
Standard.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

Noticing that Mr.. Wilson has again
postponed declaration of his stand
on woman suffrage, the Philadelphia
Press remarks that "about the only
things Mr., Wilson don't put off are
his meals"
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

A brand new third party has been
produced for use in the coming muni-
cipal election in Philadelphia. There
was much difficulty in finding a name
for the infant-not that it matters
much, except that it will be handy
for engraving on the coffin plate after
tho election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

1t is estimated that there will be
$4,000 boxes of apples shipped from
this place this fall, and the orchard
people are feeling better for they
realize that well kept orchard is a
paying proposition and will bring good
returns, taking it year for year-Do-
lores Star.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

creamery reports quite an increase in
the cream supply in the past ten
days. The price of butter fat re-
mains the same, but raise is expect
ed shortly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
Death of Mrs. Quinn.

Mrs. Mary Quinn, aged mother Of
John Quinn, died at the family home
on Junction creek, shortly after noon
today. The deceased was an old time
resident here. The body is at the
Goodman Undertaking parlors. AS yet
no funeral arrangements have been
announced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
Suffers Broken Finger.

Jack Lane, an employe Of the saw
mill on Junction creek, operated by
the Durango Planning Mill Il Lumber
company, sustained broken finger
this morning when log he was NOV
ing rolled on his hand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

DR.. Silas Neff of Philadelphia says
only one person in $4,000 can think.
The doctor won't need an ear trumpet
to discover his mistake if the other
24,999 get wind of his rash asser-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

President Wilson has followed a
fairly successful foreign policy con-
sistently, during time of consider
able turmoil, but there is a chance
that his domestic policy may soon
change.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18
On Hurried Business Trip.

City Clerk Myers left for Trinidad
this morning on a brief business trip.
He expects to return early in the
week. Miss Mable Skoog has charge
of the clerks office during his alb
sence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

The east is going crazy over pre-
paredness. It's another thing to
bringing about war. But war means
big profits for munition factories
and the like.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

Netawaka seems to have the
LATEST man. He makes his dog think
that potato hills are gopher mounds,
and the dog is digging all his pota-
toes,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

Bulgaria will soon resemble Bel
gium. But the BuIgarians are not
happy unless in scrap. In fact, all
the Balkan nations are a warlike
people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-10-18

Many and varied are the pictures
printed Of the presidents bride-to-be,
indicating that there are times when
newspaper art is only enterprise.