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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
TEUT0NS HOPEFUL OF PEACE
Kaiser William to Agree to PREPARATION
Won Bernstorff Sees Another
Exchange of Notes.

Washington. Dee 2l,--Lloyd-George's
speech leaves the door open for peace.
This is the view of the White House
1t is also the view of the German
embassy, where the statement was
made that Germany would not be the
first 10 close the door
With the presentation of the allies
answer to the German proposals it
is believed i'm official circles actual
peace proposals will be under way.
1T looks TO me us If the matter
were not finished and as il there will
be at least one more exchange of
notes" commented Ambassador Won
BemSdorf of Germany.
Germany, il was declared, is ready
10 discuss all the questions brought
UP 10y Lloyd-George. This Includes The
question Of PREPARATION, without which,
the premier is quoted as saying,
peace is impossible
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
IS OUTLAWS KILLED
VlLLlsTA HOME GUARDS" TAKE
SUMMARY ACTION.
BaudeIo Tribe, Leader of Band Is
Executed and Many Troops Killed
in Battle.

Juarez, Dee. Baudelio Tribe, a
follower of villa, who is said to have
instituted the practice of cutting off
he ears OF Carrunza prisoners, and
II of his band were executed by home
guards" and "many villa troops"
killed in battle southwest of Chihua-
hua City member of the home
guards reported on Wednesday.
Ranchers storekeepers and cattle
men of Tejolocachio, he said, organ
lied TO prevent raiding of their prop
critics. After five of Villas men We're
killed in an attempted raid Oh Teiolo-
cachio, he said. villa sent II punitive
expedition. The "home guards We're
called to arms and the command of
Julio Acosta was defeated,
Following the battle, he said, Il Car
rama command moved in and captured
Uribe and II others, who, he said,
We're executed.
Aio, Ariz., Dec. 22.-Two companies
OF the Fourteenth infantry arrived
here on Wednesday from Yuma under
command of Colonel Jones to guard
against possible raid on the big cop
per camp by Mexican bandits. I'm
easiness has been felt by the families
of the 600 miners following the re-
ports of contemplated raid by Villa
men.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
REFUSES PEACE OFFER
LLOYD-GEORGE SAYS GERMAN
ARMY MUST BE CRUSHED.
lies Do Not Propose to Put Their
Heads Into Moose.

London, Dec. 21-Premier Lloyd
George said in the house of commons
on Tuesday that it was felt that the
allies should know before entering on
negotiations that Germany was pre-
pared to accede to Che only terms pos
sible for peace to be obtained and
maintained in Europe.
The premier said that without rep
aration peace would be impossible.
He declared there were no proposals
for peace. TO enter into proposals of
which they had no knowledge was to
put their heads into moose with the
ropes end in the hands of Germany.
Lloyd-George quoted the words of
Abraham Lincoln: THE war will end
when the object has been obtained; UNI
der God, it never will end until we
have attained this object"
Much as they longed for it, the pre-
mier added the central powers note
ana the speech preceding it, afforded
small encouragement and hope for an
honorable and lasting peace.
The premier said it was proposed to
appoint director of national service
and that all industries and services
would be scheduled as essential or non
essential to the war.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
GERMAN SUBMARINE Is SUNK
Paris Announces Destruction of the
U-45 by Allied War Vessels-srit-
ish Boat Destroyed.

Paris, Dec 2G.-The German sub
marine Ul5 has been suul, by destroy
cr~, according 10 a Nantes dispatch.
The U-lo recently sank steamers off
Saint Nnzuire.
Amsterdam. Dee. 26.--According to
reports from German sources, the Ger
man submarine U-46 has been sunk IN
the Buy OF Biscuy by entente naval
forces
on is probable the foregoing dis
patches refer "a The same submarine,
perhaps TO the one designated In re-
cent news items as the t-tp, which
has been active OF the French and
Spanish cuusts. This submarine sank
the American steamship Columbian.
the British steamship Soutonia ANA
the Norwegian steamers Baltimore
und Forduleu)
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
DRY CAPITAL VOTE JANUARY 9
Parliamentary Mspiay Is Cause of De-
lay in Action on Measure in the
w. S. Senate.

Washington, Dec. "a parliament
airy miSpluy by one OF It's friends on
Wednesday upset plans Cor an immedi-
az eyote on Senator Sheppurd's Dis,
trict of Columbia prohibition bill. The
senate finally agreed TO "a final vote
on the measure ou january 9, after ms
opponents had been sustained by the
yimir in contendng that it lost It's
place ON the senate calendar by the
action ot senator AshurSJ m securing
bill,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
SWISS BACK U. S. MOVE
Switzerland Sends Note to the Belliger.
ent Nations-Asks Last
ing Peace.

Washington, Dec. 2I.-Switzerland,
In a note to all of the warning powers,
has announced its support of President
Wilson'S appeal for discussion OF
peace terms, saying it would consider
itself happy if il could act in any way,
no matter how modest, for the rap
proachement of the people now en-
gagged in the struggle, and for last
ing peace"
The note was sent to the belliger-
ents by the Swiss federal council, and
DR.. Paul Ritter. minister of Switzer-
land here, presented a copy 10 the
state department,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
WAR TO CONTINUE
KING GEORGE PRoRoGUlNG PAR
LAMENT DECLARES FOR PROS
EcuTloN OF CONFLICT.
LONDON CRIES NO TO WILSON
Bonar Law Says Statement Cannot Be
Given to Commons at Present, and
That Entente Will Make Joint Re-
ply to Germanys Proposal.

London, Dec. 26.--Parliament was
prorogued by King George until FEB
ruary Z. In the address from the
throne prOroguing parliament King
George declared that the vigorous
prosecution Of the war; would be the
single aim Of England until the secur-
ity Of Europe had been established lie
Indicated that peace is not yet in sight.
The kings address follows:
The vigorous prosecution Of the war
must be our single endcavor until we
have vindicated the right so ruthessly
violated by our enemies and have es-
tablished the security Of Europe on
sure foundation. am confident that
we shall finally achieve the victorious
confirmation Of the aims for which we
entered the war"
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch
from The Hague says it Is announced
semionlcially that should the entente
allies in their reply to the peace pro-
posals of the central powers leave the
door open for negotiations Germany
will make known her chief peace terms
Immediately.
The British government will mike
no statement at the present in regard
TO President Wilson's peace note. con-
sidering il question that can be dealt
with only In communication with the
other members Of the entente.
Mr.. Law was asked whether a state
ment would be made regarding the
American note He replied:
1T must be obvious 10 the house
that this IS a question that only can
be dealt with in communication with
our allies ana that It is absolutely inn
possible to make a statement now"
The general public had its first news
of President Wilson's note from the
morning papers. The people. like the
press, were rather taken aback, ms they
had about arrived at the conclusion
that Premier Lloyd-Georges speech
had put an end 70 all peace talk, I'M
less the central popwers, in their reply
10 the premier, were prepared 10 de-
fine their terms That the president
or any other neutral ruler would take
any action was furthest from their
minds.
The evening papers, which do not
print editorials, came out with biz
headlines which expressed their views.
The Evening News, which is the after
noon edition of the Daily Mail. heads
a reprint of the comment Of the morn
ing papers with the one word NO in
large black type, and under it "our an
swer to President Wilson and again
NO, no no, that is the answer Great
Britain gives today without moments
hesitation to the surprising note from
President WILSON,
The morning headlines, such as
President Wilson's Strange Peace Is
say" president Wilson'S Peace
Feeler" Amazing Note" indicate in
slight measure the establishment caused
by the communication
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
big RAIL PROFITS
GREATEST PROSPERITY EVER
KNOWN FOR U. S.
CARRIERS.
REPORT BY COMMERCE BODY
Statistics Gathered by Commission
Indicates the Total Net income
for the Year Will Be
$1,000, 100000.

Washington, Dec. 27.-More than
! S1,000,0O0,O0O net income from opera
tons was made by the railroads of
the country during the year now clos
! ing The huge total is the peak of
prosperity in railroad operations, and
stands more than one-third higher than
the total of 1913, hitherto the banner
year.
Statistics gathered by the Interstate
commerce commission complete for
nine months and made the basis for
| calculation Tor the entire year, indi-
cate that the total net income from
operations will be approximately ST.
OBS, 100000 For the first nine months
OF the year complete returns show
S7S5, 55S, 266. Even this does not rep
resent the full amount, as roads whose
| income is less than $l,00OO00 are not
included.
The estlmate-S1, 09S, 900, 000--is re-
garded by officials as conservative.
For the first nine months of the
year, the commissions figures show
that the railroads collected S2,654, $780,
647 from all sources of operation, the
chief items of which were as follows:
Freight, S1,S75,0l9990 passenger traf-
fc, 500, lO3,907; mails, $40, 34S, 500 /;
from express companies, $65,0S9,474.
This total using the first nine
months as a basis, will reach $1,000
64U502 when the year closes, officials
estimate, and without doubt will eX-
coed ii. Never before in the history
OF railroad operations have the roads
had so great Il gross income.
Expenses have not kept pace with
the rapid rise in receipts, although
they have measurably increased From
total of S1S2 ISL, go in January ex-
penses had increased to $203, 235 1914
in September, Approximately IL per
cent. During that period receipts had
increased from $260,054,306 to 1924
954,301, approximately % per cent
All operating expenses totaled ST.
IA, 160,O22.
Alone 230,500 miles of railroad were
in operation during the year.
On the same basis, the years eX
penses will approximate S2,346,066,99O,
leaving net revenue from operations
81 ,254, 573,5 SIP. From the last figure,
however, must be deducted the rail-
roads annual tax bill, approximately
$155, 625, $40, and bad debts-down on
the books as uncollectable revenue
approximating S965,92S, total of
S156,59l ,474.
Compared with previous earnings,
net income for 1916 shows an increase
of more than 81 per cent over the
fiscal year of 1915; 50 per cent over
1914, and 81 per cent over 1913.
Wide divergence in receipts among
the roads of various sections is dis
closed. The oveTburdened railroads
of the East have skinned the cream
of the traffic.
While the usual eastward trend OF
traffic, the great demands of nations
at war, and the location of most OF
the country's factories, munitiOn and
otherwise, in the East are given as
prime causes for this condition, sec
ondary reasons are said to be that
eastern roads for the most part have
short haulS and traverse densely pop
uated areas.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
d DIE IN MASONIC HOME FIRE
Three Persons Missing and Scores In.
jured in Wichita (kan.) Blaze
Four Bodies Recovered.

Wichita. Kan, Dee. 26.--Four bodies
have been recovered from the smOlder-
ing ruins of the Masonic Home One
other guest is missing and scores are
suffering from injuries received in the
burning structure. Ninety persons
were asleep in the building when the
flames were discovered Firemen car
ried out scores made unconscious by
the smoke. Many who fled clad In
their night clothing were overcome by
the cold aud are being treated in hos
pitfalls,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
SHIPPING BOARD IS NAMED
Three Democrats and TWO Republicans
From Widely Separated Sections
OF Country.

Washington, Pee rs President wal
son announced thut the shipping board
would he composed of the following
members;
Democrats - William penmal OF
san francisco; Bernard y Baker of
Baltimore aud John A. Donald of New
York city Republicans John Bur
Der White of Kansas city and Thro-
durc Brent OF New Orleans, described
as Il "Repuhlcan with Progressive ten
denotes.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Baron oppenhelm Released.

Washington, Dec. 22.-Baron Robert
E.Oppenhelm. London and Paris bank
er, held up ut New York by immigra-
ZION authorities on the ground that he
had been implicated in charges in
volviug moral turpiWde, was ordered
released hy the immigration bureau
pending further investigation under u
bond of 1000
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Quick VII on the stage.

Presence Of mind is Indispensable
on the stage. Accidents may mar the
finest effects or interrupt the prog
reSs of the action ut its most Vltal
point.
The elder Sothern affords an
instance that verges on burleSque IN
the third act eli ax of . play his pistol
missed FIRE
Bang" he shouted.
And the vlllain with equal presence
of mind. feli down dead.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Hide British Ship sailinos.

London, Dec. 2T.-The admiralty an
nounces that hereafter the departure
of vessels from English ports viii not
be published. The action is due to the
fear Of renewed activity on the part
of German submarines.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Reckless Disregard.

"The law of supply and demand,
said the economist. 'fs IS inexorapie
as the law of gravltation."
you can't always enforce either OF
them. The Law of gravitatlon doesh
prevent people from getting away up
In the air these days"
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Refuses soc. coo senuest.

New York, bee ~ Charles IL.
sheriff., former American minister 20
Argentina, ana organizer of tie pre-
paredness parades last spring has re-
fused legacy of 100000 from hls
motherBn-laW, Mrs. Sarah Gibbs.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Japs euild Many warshins.

Tubyu. Dec, g. 4 gr,atprogWm Of
naval expansion which by the end Of
la23 will give jupau overwhelming Su.
peunrily over an other fleets in the
Pacific including that of the United
States Wus officially announced
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
RAIL MEN GET 8-H0UR LAW
Increase in Wages Also Granted
Switchmen's Undertaking At
fects t3 Roads.

New York. Dec. 2T.--An eight-hour
day, an increase in wages of live cents
an hour and straight pro-rata overtime
was granted to the members of the
switchmeu's union employed Dy Is
eastern and middle western railroads
in an award filed here by the federal
board OF arbitration. which heard
their differences
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28

Jacksonville. llu,. Dec 90 SlN men
were killed when douhle.heaatr
freight train pa The Srabuard Air Line
railway ruu into WaShout near Nc
kuley Fla SO Mules west of here
Bur one member IL the crew escaped.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Would Abolish Death Penalty.

Queremro Mexico, Dee 23.A petit
tluu has been presented 70 the conSti-
tuJiouul congress 10y the. citizens of
Mexico asking for "A provision In the
new constitution aboli~lius the death
uenallN.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
600 Relnians Are Returned.

Berlin, Dec. p (by wireless to Say
ville) lit is announced officially that
800 workmen, who had been transport
ed from Belgium to Germany. have re-
turned 10 their homes in response TO
a number OF complaints.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28

Washington, nec. ~. Adjustment OF
the nationwide ear shortage declared
10 be responsible for the present hirh
cost of liylng-is being hndcred by re.
fusDl OF eight railroads 10 cooperate
with the American Railway association,
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Three shIps sunk.

London Dec, 26,N-Lloyds reports
the Sinking of the British steamship
ltunuS. 300 tons. The agency also
announces that the Norwegian steam
efs Ayona and AIureta have been sunk
hy submarines.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
U. S. VOC GIven 10 nerIIn.

Amsterdam Holland Pee -G VIA
London PRESIDENT WILSON, note 10
the bcligyreul- was haudtI to the
German orri4a office 10y the charge
datfairts 81 tho American embassy
according 6 Berlin telegram
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28
Vote 70 Pass Flood Bill.

Washington, Dee. 26.-The senate
commerce committee voted on Friday
afternoon to recommend for passage
the house hool.coutrol bill appropriate
ing S41OOOO0u fer Improvement OF the
Mississippi river
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28

United States has 10000 rural
school teachers.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1916-12-28

Natural gas has advanced 80 cents
per 600 feet In Kansas.
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26
FIRST N. E. CHURCH.
A. l.. 7. Ewert, D. D.. Pastor.

The annual conference meets at
Sterling next week. August 30th.
Next Sunday, therefore, will be the
last Sunday OF this conference year.
The pastor, DR.. Ewert, leaves on
Tuesday for Sterling.
The year with the La Junta church
is closing very nicely and satistac-
,orily. Never before has the outlook
been more favorable for bright
future than now. The people and
pastor are in perfec: accord and are
working together with hearty Coop
Grafton. 1t remains at this time of
the conference year for every member
to cheerfully and proSptiy meet his
or her obligation in order that the
financial end OF the work be full and
complete.
Next Sunday afternoon at o'clock
the nine teams will start from the
church to see every member and get
pledges to cover the budget for next
year. II is hoped that every mem
ber will seek TO advance a little be-
yond last year so as to condition and
make possible a successful and pros
porous years work. II is especially
desired that each one VIII put down
a good sum for the benevolences. as
we'll as for the current expenses. then
no appeal will be made from the pull
pit during the entire year, and Il
necessary sacrifice a little, then the
budget will be fully met.
The pastor is very anxious TO have
all the members and friends present
Sunday morning He will preach
special sermon for the occasion on
THE Imperial Factor IN Human
Life" Every one will receive cor
dial welcome.
In the evening the union services
will be held at this church.
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26
Msrkc, Day sale> Again soon.

D. z, Weaver, Of Waypssboro. Va,
who conducted q number OF market
day sales In La JuHta last fall. writes
us from Kansas City Kan. that he IS
on his way to La Junta and will ar
rive about September 5th. II IS his
intention to start the market sales
again u he can get enough support
ers among both buyers and sellers.
aud will also solicit farm sales. These
market day sales could be made quite
an institution in La Junta IL they
were given the proper encourage
ment. and In attracting crowds TO
La Junta on Saturday would prove a
good thing for every merchant In
this city.
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26
Latest Model Ford Arrives.
c. W. Bomgardner arrived home

c. w. Bomgardner arrived home
Thursday from Denver in the very
latest model of a Ford automobile
known as the 1917 brand. II is very
nifty in design. and great improve
ment over the models OF previous
years. The hood. radiator and fen
ders are all OF new and much more
graceful design. and II II was not for
the running gear and other marks
that are peculiar 10 the Ford, you
would hardly recognize the machine
without formal introduction. The
new machine will be sold at the same
old price OF si00.l5, Z. o. b. La Jun
ia, that is, for the touring car, which
seems to be the most popular OF :hc
Ford species.
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26
New D-po. =, Colorado spri.s..

II. w. Wagner. engineer OF the
northern division. with headquarters
In La Junta. was In Colorado Springs
the first OF the week. and after ap-
proving the plans for the new depot
gave the order to go ahead. The
Fellows Construction Company. OF
Los Angeles, Calf. who erected the
shops In La Junta. have the con-
tract, and the new depot viii cost in
the neighborhood OF $4,000, ex-
elusive OF the work the railroad has
done to get the site ready and exclu-
siye OF two new tracks that are to be
i.stalled. The station will be d.
~ behind the present structure
--.G its building will not interfere
v. i the activities at the present de-
pot. until 1t is ready and the offices
can be transferred.
Two new features In railroad con-
struction will be included In the new
station Subways from the station
to all trains will replace the time
worn idea OF no gates and open
tracks. There will be subways to all
tracks. three OF which will be for
passenger traffic. Another feature
viii be the open-aIr waiting room.
which viii be In addition to the large
waiting room inside. This will ac-
commodate several hundred people
and will be covered with an artistic
tile roof
The building will be OF concrete,
brick and stucco and the railroad
architects have not stinted their
plans to provide a handsome struc-
ture. Modern facilities will be pro-
yided In every respect,
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26
Trinidad Win. Two From For. Lyon
Trin!ad xon Two games trom For

Triniad won two games from Fort
Lyon last Saturday and Sunday. the
first game by score of to /. and
the second 2 to o. Chellgord. La
Junta's star shortstop. played with
Trinidad, and was responsible for
all the runs scored by Trinidad In
both games. In the firs: game. with
three men on. "Cheily" cracked out
a three bagger and scored the only
runs OF the game. and in the second
game, with two on. he made two
bagger and scored the only runs of
the game. Evidently there was some
class to both games. with 'Chelly"
playing the leading role.
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26
Z. Payne. Pastor.

The Colorado Baptist State Con-
vention will be held In Colorado
Springs October 10th to 18th. 1t
will be a good thing to keep the date
in mind and plan TO attend.
As the weather has turned coole-
we hope that many who have been
absenting themselves during the
heated term will be present at churcl!
on Sunday. We need your presence
and We have no doubt but what you
need the uplift of the church ser
vices.
Sabbath school at s:45 O'Clock.
Morning worship with sermon at l /
o'clock. The union service will be
held at the Methodist church.
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26

Judging from the strength being
shown by George +. McClelland. OF
Idaho Springs. In his race for con-
Rress. Congressman Heating Is to be
summarily discharged in November
and the third district represented at
Washington by high class, capable
and successful business man. Mr.
McClelland who was the majority
choice OF the assembly, IS now before
the primaries with an excellent
chance of winning His strength lies
in the fact that he has been actively
engaged In business and mining In
this district for the past thirty-siN
years; that he has paid out several
thousand dollars in wages: that he
has developed and opened up some
OF the largest mines We have in the
state; that he has induced large in
yestments In Colorado and that he
has been a business success. 1t is
generally held that the man who
makes a success of his own business
life can be OF value to the people
when called on to serve them.
The fact that he can carry the met
al mining counties OF the district
and these counties elected Heating
two years ago-as II is claimed b,
his frineds he can, makes him a very
strong candidate before the primaries
and later b.fora tho neopla
La Junta tribune., 1916-08-26
He Would u Fishing Go.

Judge Mcdaniel left last Tuesday
morning for the Gunnison country
where he expects 70 hibernate and
FISH for awhile. He will have the
champion lone fisherman OF Colo
RADIO. Bob Fisher. for 4 running mate.
aud II be sticks u out until Bes gets
tired he will sure BE- soing sone.