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The Parker post., 1916-08-26
UNITED STATES army TO
QUIT MEXICO is REPORT
WILL BE ON AMERICAN SOIL BY
SEPTEMBER is
Funston Favors Withdrawal of Troops
if There Is No Work for Them to
Do There May Result in
Dropping of Conference

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Presiden
Wilson has taken the first step toward
withdrawing General Pershing's expe
ditionary forces from Mexico. High
officials predicted that all American
troops would be out of Mexico by Sept
Is.
The state department asked the wal
department to get statement from
General Funston as to whether Gen
eral Pershing's troops could be safely
withdrawn at the present time. Gen
eral Funston replied that there was NJ
longer any military necessity to hole
the troops in Mexico.
Secretary Baker conferred with the
president. He refused either to den!
or confirm the report that the troops
were to be withdrawn.
Carranza has insisted that the frs
question to be considered by the join
border commission is the Withdrawal
of the American rtoops., Presiden
Wilson insisted on broadening the
scope of the commissions work, to in
clude questions of finance, border pa
troll and protection of American life
and property.
The elimination of the main ques
tion, the settlement of which caused
the suggestion by Carranza of the ap
pointment of the commission, leaves
nothing but the secondary questions te
be considered.
1t is now seriously suggested thai
the commission may never meet. The
Army and Navy Journal takes this
view, and points out that, with all ot
the American troops off of Mexican
soil, no difference would exist between
the American and Mexican govern
ments, and therefore there would bt
nothing for the commission to arbi
trate.
One reason for withdrawing the
troops now is stated to be the approach
of the rainy season, which will make
it difficult to keep the troops in goot
health. 1t is pointed out that most Of
the sickness in the army is in Gen
eral Pershing's command, where thu
regulars show a much higher percent
age of incapacitated men than the un
hardened guardsmen who are or
American soil.
General Funston has indicated tt
the war department that unless there
is real work to be done in Mexico
there is no reason for further exposing
the troops to be debilitating effects oi
the Mexican climate
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
8o,401 ,531 L. A.
COUNTY ASSESSMENT

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 22.-The as
sessed valuation of property in Los
Angeles county is within $2O,O00,OO0 of
the billion-dollar mark. The exact
figure, according to report prepared
for the state board of equalization by
the county auditor, is $980,4O1, ,551.
Of this amount, $457, 7,727,SOO is as
sessed within the city of Los Angeles
$167 ,406,470 in other incorporated
cities in the county, and $142,206,725
outside of cities.
Operative property is valued at
$182,513,725, and unsecured personal
property at $30,546,631.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
COMPENSATION BILL
PASSED BY SENATE

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-The work
mems compensation bill, to provide
uniform compensation for government
employees when disabled and adequate
benefits for their families in case of
death, was passed by the senate prac-
tically in the same form as it passed
the house.
Federal employees would receive two
thirds wages through disability, and
provision is made for adequate medi-
cal attendance of injured to effect
economy in preventing protracted COM
pensation payments.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
ROADS TO BE CLOSED
FOR AUTO CUP RACES

LOS ANGELES, Aug 22.-Orders
were issued by the board of public
works to close Wiltshire boulevard and
San Vicente boulevard, between Saw
telle and Santa Monica, which is in
the municipal limits of Los Angeles,
between Nov. and Nov 18, to provide
a right-of-way for the Vanderbilt cup
racers during their trial spins and on
the occasion of the big speed contest
The street will be closed at stipulated
intervals, as the race and preparations
require This action was taken at the
behest of the Santa Monica chamber
of commerce.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
carranza Grants Amnesty

NEW YORK, Aug. 22.-The Carran-
"a government has granted amnesty to
members, of the Madero family, and
has restored to them property which
was seized in Northern Mexico.
This became known through Fran
cisco Madero, Sr., father of the slain
president. Mr.. Madero, with his sons,
Paul and Evaristo, is the guest Of
John F. O'Hagen, in Orange. He said
it is probable some members of the
family soon will return to Mexico.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Nut Men Cut Melon

SANTA ANA, Aug. 22.-The board
of directors of the Santa Ana Valley
Walnut Growers association has
closed up the business of the season
of 1915 by declaring a dividend of Is
cents per 100 pounds on all first grades
of walnuts.
It has cost 85 cents per 100 pounds
to market their product, the lowest yet
known.
The sum of $35S,60S has been re-
turned to members for the 1915 crop.
Prospects for the coming year are very
encouraging.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Wealth of State s12o,ooo,ooo

SACRAMENTO Aug. 22-Exclusive
of bond investments and cash on hand
in the state treasury, the state of Cali
fornia possesses property valued at ap-
proximately $SO,OOO,OOO. With the
above mentioned items the total is
close to $12O,O00,00O. Cash on hand
in the states vaults aggregates $751;
172,112.97, of which $4,371,1S5 is in
gold.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Sc, 200, 900 YEARS
U. S. POSTAL SURPLUS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22-Postmas-
ter-General Burleson has forwarded to
the treasury department check for
$5,200,000, payment of surplus in pos
atl revenues for the past fiscal year.
In acknowledging the check, Secre-
tary of the Treasury McAdoo wrote:
"This is the third time since the year
1856 that surplus postal revenues
have been deposited in the treasury,
all three times since the beginning of
your administration"
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
LANE SELECTS SITES
OF MINE STATIONS

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22-Secretary
Lane announces the location of two
of the new mining experiment stations
at Fairbanks, Alaska, and Tucson, Ari-
zona, and the third will be in the Pa
cific Northwest. The safety stations
will be at Butte, Mont; Reno, New,
and Ration, N. M.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Widow Given Death Benefit

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. pa
death benefit of $1,000 was awarded
by the Industrial accident commission
to Mrs. Marcel1a H. Speer, of Corona,
Cal, widow of William H. Speer, who,
while employed as watchman by the
Citrus Belt Racing association, of Cor
ona, was killed last April during an
automobile race.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Fair PROGRAM Decided

VENTURA, Aug. 22.-The general
program Of events at the Ventura
county fair has been decided on. We'd
nesday, Sept. 20, will be given over to
the flower show, Thursday to Santa
Barbara day, and Friday to the ''Bet-
ter. Baby" exhibit. E. c. Canet and
Edwin Calls will have charge of the
Wild West show,
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Nav Repeal Tax on Flour

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22.-Because
of threatened increase in the price
of bread, the Democratic leaders in
congress will introduce bill to repeal
the Spanish war tax on mixed -four.
A bill to repeal this tax was favorably
reported to both houses last season,
but in the press of business it failed
of passage.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Turks Lose Heavily

LONDON, Aug. 21.-More than 5000
Turks, fully half the total engaged,
were put out of action in their recent
unsuccessful attempt to reach the Suez
canal, according to an official state
ment from the British commander in
Egypt.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Roumania Buys Steel Rails

BERLIN, Aug. 21. = Roumanian
state railroads have contracted with
the German steel works union for from
$4,000 to 10000 tons of steel rails. The
output of German iron works for July
amounted to 1,1S4,000 tons, against
LOAF 900 tons last year, and 1,562,OO0'
tons in 1914
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Seek Roumanian Neutrality

BUCHAREST, Aug. 21-The Epocha
announces that Germany has offered
territorial compensation to Roumania,
at the expense of Austria, in return for
Roumanian neutrality in the war.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Ell Centre Land Office

Ell CENTRIC, Aug. 22.-It is be-
lieved that two or three weeks will
see the new register and receiver es-
tablished in the land office to be located
in this city. The Los Angeles land
Office is considering no more contests
in regard to land lying within the new
district.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
4e7-Pound Sea Bass Caught

AVALON, Aug. 22.-N. A. Howard,
of Piedmont, brought to gaff 497-
pound sea bass, breaking all previous
records. While hoisting the fish to be
photographed, the rope broke three
times, after which cable was substi-
tuted. The bass fought two hours be-
fore Mr.. Howard and Captain French,
of the launch Mascot, could land it.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
CONDENSATION OF
Current EVENTS
CLEANED FROM NUMEROUS SECTIONS
OF BOTH HEhISPHERES
Dispatches PlGtrhg Developments From the 0ui.
side World Stripped Of Unnecessary
Details and Presented IN Brief
More Submarines Coming

LONDON, Aug. 21.-Two new Ger
man submarines of very large size will
depart shortly for America, according
to Central News dispatch from The
Hague.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
TRIESTE DRIVE MAY BRING
WAR WITH GERMANY

LONDON, Aug. 21.-The rapid ad-
vance of the Italians on Trieste, Aus
tria's chief naval seaport, threatens to
end the seriously strained relations be-
tween the Latins and Germany in a
formal state of war. 1t is said that the
kaiser will send men to the defense
of Trieste.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Philippine FREEDOM
BILL PASSES HOUSE

WASHINGTON Aug. 22.-The Phil.
ippine bill, granting an increased
measure of independence, passed the
house, "a to 27. 1t is now ready for
the presidents signature, having gone
through the senate without roll call
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Harvests Wheat at MONT

SALINA, Kas, Aug. 22.-Frank
ty, is this year cutting wheat by elec-
trio light, using the illumination on
the front of large tractor which pulls
several binders. This is an innovation
that is working satisfactorily. Haste
is made necessary by the rapidly
ripening grain.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
Finds Horse Can Talk

HIGGINSVILLE, Mo.f1, Aug. o.
Clay Goodloe, a former Lexington
(Ky. } horseman, now residing in
Houstonia, Mo-, in breaking young
farm horse to work, has discovered
that the horse can talk. When disci-
plined with a whip. the animal will ex-
claim "Oh!" in near human accent.
The Parker post., 1916-08-26
WEEKS NEWS FROM
NE|CHBORINC CITIES
Brief OUTLINE OF CURRENT EVENTS
ON THE PACIFIC SLOPE
condensed Resume Of the Weeks Happenings
Covering Events Of Interest from Nearby
Places ---WIn Allow Rapid Scanning
Bav Citv-san Dieoo FIioht

SAN DIEGO, Aug. 22.-Floyd Smith,
a civilian aviator, announces that he
will try to make nonstop fight from
San Francisco to San Diego on
Sept. 10.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
SLAVERY IN EARLY DAYS
African Slave Trade Was Once Open
Iy Tolerated by the 0ritish
Government

Slavery existed in nearly all Of the
English colonies from an early Pc
riOd until shortly before or soon af-
ter the Revolutionary war. and the
African slave trade was openly tOl-
Grated by the British government. In
1856 there were $4,000 African
slaves in the colonies. scattered from
New England to Georgia. 1t was not
prohibited In Massachusetts until
1880 nor in Vermont until 1871. The
United States census of 1910 showed
$40 slaves In Connecticut, 1O,S51 In
New Jersey. 15,O17 in New York, 79l
In Pennsylvania, and 1OS In Rhode
Island Slavery was gradually alb
olished In the northern states, but
In 1920 there were still 81 slaves in
Connecticut, 1857 in New Jersey,
1O,OSS in New York, oil In Pennsyl-
vania. and 4S in Rhode Island. The
census of 1850 showed the disappear
ance of slavery in all the northern
states except New Jersey, which still
had surviving remnant Of 236.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
The otoker In oattIe.

In the modern battieship, as is well
known, the stOker, like the oarsman of
ancient Roman galley. has his work
all below deck. The seafight RACES
above him. and he can rarely il ever
see II battle. One of the stories con-
nected with the battle of Jutland H.
lustrates the stOlid character of the
British stOkers. A chance was given
two of these during the fight to come
from below. They were on the War.
spite, which was heavily engaged. One
of them was telling Il domestic story
to the other AS they went up to the
deck. At the hottest moment of the
fight their grimy heads appeared at the
top of the hatch round which splinters
of shell We're crashing. Above the
hellish din the impassive voice Of the
story telling stOker was heard. as calm
as though at a pub" over mug Of
ale, saying, II always thought e ort
to ave married err"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
ullDe sololees CAPTURE ,1a
esoeehmea Trick tAs 0sss~dsrs st .
GersaA Fioad Tert ~
The 3oanane.

One OF the most striking episodes
u the great SOmme offensive was the
recent taking of the field fort at Bi-
Aches and its garrison Of lis men
0y o French soldiers.
All attempts to storm the position
had been checked by murderOus ma
chtne-gun fire until French officer
discovered vulnerable point. Sc.
lectfng second lieutenant. two SER
geanfs, rnrpOral and four men. he
led them on hands and knees through
the long grass 70 the spot where he
lenses. Then three of the French of.
hcers abruptly leaped into the work
shouting in sten,Orian tones. For.
ward with the bayOnet :" and throw.
Ing bombs which exploded In the
duGOut.
The Germans. believing large
force was with the Frenchmen. had
no time to get their weapons and sur.
rendered. But now the three French
captOrs began to feel nervous. as
they saw no reason why the Germans
should not fall upon them and ex'
terminate them. They were saved
by the six comrades. who came rush
ing in just at this moment. Again
fooled, the entire German garrison
was marched to the French rear
escorted by the nine ''poilus," who had
not lost man.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Masked Bandits Rob aanehsr.

neutrality-suspicious. of Huerfano
county, aided by deputy - criffs and
bloodhounds, set out from Trinidad
and secured the country in search of
three masked robbers who, shortly
after midnight August 9th rode up to
+he ranch of Francisco Pacheco, four
miles south u here, held Pacheco up
1T the point Of revolver. smashed
omen n small iron safe with large
hammer and made away with from
$4,000 to $1,000 in currency and gold.
The robbers were mounted.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
AL Militia TO FRONT
0oN0Ga rae ASSURED FoR ALL
BUT ovU0EMve.
or6ss Vrsa Wsshin0ts~ csssirws y.
lief Yhs4 csssrsSe veeees Viii
- Active eosviee.


Western Newspaper Caioa News gsrvice-
Denver.-Realisatioa came on the
18th to the l.64l militiamen en-
campeA st the Golden rifle range that
their days Of waiting are over. and
that The next few days will be passed
In preparation for departure for the
Mexican border. where all the Colo
rsdo gsar1smen. with the possible az
eeption Of college men ordered mus
tered out by Sept /. are to see actual
service. For several days the signs
had been Increasing that at last the
boys we're to be sent to the front. u
These signs were confirmed with the
news Of issuance by the War Depart
ment 1T Warrington of the statement
that all militia referred to In the call
Of June IS. which included the Colo
radoans, would be sent to the border
as soon ~ they are equipped and
transportation can be obtained"
Many Of the militiamen had been
led to anticipate this order when 1t
was reported that after Gen. Barry's
inspection Of the camp = telegram was
received from the Rock Island arsenal
stating in regard to equipment requi-
sitioned. that only that which was ab-
solutely necessary would be for
warded to the camp. the rest going
ito the border destination of the
troops,
Aug. II was the first payday Of the
Colorado troops The federal govern
ment will distribute $4,000. the
amount due to the troops from June
10 when they were called out, to Aug.
!. 1t is understood Uncle Sam will
consider the militiamen as having
been in federal employ from the day
Of mobilization.
The one unit that may not entrain
IL Troop ID OF the cavalry, in which
there Is q large number of college
students. 1t is believed that army Of
ficials are considering the advis,
ability Of mastering this troop out Of
the service.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
DANISH PIMPLEs QUICKLY
Easily and chsapIy by Using cutieura
9eap and Ointment. Trial Free,

Smear the pimples lightly with Cuti.
cura Ointment on end Of finger and
allow It to remain on Ave minutes.
Then bathe with hot water and Cuti.
cura Soap and continue some minutes.
This treatment is best upon rising and
retiring. but is effective at any time.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L.
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Can lnerease Charges for Gas.

Permission to increase its charges
for gas from $1.10. gross, and $1Oo,
net, to $1.15, gross. and $1.10, net, for
the first five thousand cubic feet
consumed each month. was granted
the Colorado Springs Light, neat q
Power Company, in an order issued
by the State Public Utilities Commits
sion.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Examines School Board Accounts.

State Auditor Harry Mulnix has
started the first audit ever attempted
by the state of the financial &C.
counts Of School District No. l, the
Denver district. The action was
taken at the request Of members of
the school board. and the investiga-
ton, including a minute accounting
OF the books of the entire district,
will probably require three weeks to
complete. During Mulnix's term as
auditor many school districts of Colo
RADIO have been investigated by men
from his office, and accounts of every
kind readjusted and tabulated. Up to
the present time, however, the state
never has examined the Denver dis
trict.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Immense crops wages 500 per day and board. Cheap
railway rates from boundary points Employment bureaus
at Winnipeg Regina North Portal Saskatoon Fort Franoe2
Kingsgate. B. c. Coutts and Calgary. Alberta
nO 00ao0PlpSI0a-
Abo0Iot0ly N0 AgNJfsry lst0PNoe0s00
For all particulars applyto
Wv. 0eMNeTT. Z. 0ass. 00sAs. HsAs.
AsA
Quite Different.

Church, see the determination 04
mosquitoes by bats has proved SO sue
cessful that one Texas city has pro-
hibited the killing of bats.
GOtham-That's all very well whe0
the bats are bigger than the mos
quitOes; but how about over In Jer-
sey, where the mosquitoes are bigger
than the bats!
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
wei, Matched Horses for Battery q.

Admirers of good horse flesh would
be more than gratified to see the ar
tillery horses selected by Capt. Blan-
chard for Battery B of the national
guard. Even the most exacting judges
would be pleased at the fine showing
made by the animals picked to draw
the three-inch guns Of "Colorado's 8
own" as Capt. Blanchard made spe-
cial effort to have all matched horses
in every section of the battery. All
of the horses are matched as nearly
as possible as to color, size and
weight.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Mckeivey to Attend Health Meeting

McKeIVey to Attend Health Meeting
Attorney General Farrar has ruled
that DR.. 8. R. McKelvey, secretary Of
the State Board of Health, was en-
titled to draw travelling expenses
from the state to go to Washington
for the conference of state health Off
cials in regard to infantile paralysis.
The law makes no specific provision
for such a case, but since 1t is an
emergency and since all the citizens
of the state are interested in such
steps as may be necessary to check
the spread of the disease, Farrar held
McKelvey should draw the expense
money.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Denver Liquor Shipments Increase.

Shipments Of liquor into Denver
during July increased by 725 pack
ages over the month of June, figures
compiled in the county recorders Of
fee indicate. The quantity in the
packages was larger, too During the
month s,1O5 packages arrived. The
county collected $2.O76.25 tax.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Fell Some.

Redd-HOw are you getting along
in the Aviation school?
Greene-NOt very well.
Head of the class yet?"
"No. I was up near the head yes.
terday but l fell, and went to the
foot"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Vnlueky Thirteen.

Bacon-DOn't you think the number
thirteen Is unlucky3
Egbert-Why no. Thirteen was the
sacred number OF the Mexicans and
ancient people of Yucatan. Their
week had thirteen days.
"Yes, but think Of waiting thirteen
days for pay day!"
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17

Makes the laundrs.s hsppy-that's Ri
Cross Rag Blue. Makes beautiful, .elsas
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17

Don't be misled. Ask for Red Cross
Beg Blue. Makes beautiful white clothes.
~ al good grocers. Adv.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Strike Cases Dismissed by State.

strike Cases U1tm1tSeu by State.
OF the eighty-odd indictments pend
ing in Las Animas and Huerfano
counties growing out of labor troub-
les, forty-three cases We're dismissed
by Attorney General Farrar, and as a
result ninety-seven defendants are
now free from the charges made
through the attorney generals office
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17

Commission Has la veta Pass Maps.
Maps of the La Veta Pass road have
been filed with the State Highway
Commission.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
HEAVY TAX ON INHERiTANcEs.
Senate Votes Levy Of Ten Per Cent
on Estates Above 5000. 900,

Washington.-Inhe taxes of
10To on estates in excess Of $4,000, 900,
go on $4,0OO,000. so on $1,000, 900.
7T on $2.00O,OOO and so on $1,000
900 were agreed upon by the Demo-
Gratis Of the Senate finance committee
considering the revenue bill.
The proposed taxes on other inheri-
tances would be 10 on estates not in
excess of $4,000, go on $4,000 to
$150,000. $50 on $150,0OO to $25O, 900,
40 on $25o,OOO to $3.50, 900 and so on
$45O,0OO to 100000.
1t was estimated that the proposed
changes will make the annual reve-
nue. derived from the tax $4,000 900.
All increase of $21, 100000 over what
the bill as 1t passed the house was
designed to bring in.
The Julesburg grit-advocate., 1916-08-17
Lane and srardeis Named Mediator,

Washington.-Secret Lane Of the
Interior Department, and Associate
Justice Brandeis Of the Supreme
Court have been selected as two of
the three American members of the
joint commission which will under
take settlement OF the Mexican bor-
der difficulties. The Mexican men,
bers have been designated and Elisao
Arredondo. Gen. Carranza's ambassa-
dor-designate, has been authorized to
arrange with Acting Secretary P,lk
details as to the time and place of
meeting.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24

PERSONAL

Mrs. Norval q. Mccarty and Miss
elizabeth McCarty have gone to Buck
harmon for few days visit with Mrs.
McCarty's parents. Mr.. and Mrs'
Thomas Farnsworth.
Mrs. Hugh Jarvis is visiting relatives
in Pittsburg.
Mrs. Florence Wheat and Mrs. Dor
sey r. Potter went Friday afternoon to
Washington, Pa, where they Will be
guests OF Mrs. Robert Wheat,
r. B. Wilson. Of the Wilson and
Dennlson Real E1estate Company, re-
turned home from Pittsburg Thurs,
day night, where he spent several
days looking after business matters.
j, III. Kearns went to Parkersbure
Friday to spend several days visiting
friends.
Charles w. F'urbee returned Thurs
day night from bushes STRIP %
Pittsburg. ~.
coin, Neh., will arrive here SATURDAY
morning from Washington, ID. O., q
spend the Easter vacation at enc
home Of her grandmother. Mrs. Mary
=. Freeman, of East Main street;
William A. Meredith, OF shinn'
ston, visited the city Friday
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-03-24
Mrs. Hannah Entertains.

The Ladies Aid Society OF the VIII
sonburg Methodist Episcopal church
was pleasantly entertained at the home
OF Mrs. o. G. Hannah at that place last
Thursday afternoon. At the close Of
the business session dainty refresh
ments were served by the hostess
Those present were Mrs. w. S. Davis
Mrs. j. B. Strother, Mrs. w IA Hurst
Mrs. o. ]. Hannah, Mrs. Ira Flttro ant
SON, Master Truman B.; Mrs. A
Hinkle, Mrs. o. C. Hannah and sons
Masters Lowell and Corbin, and thu
Rev. and Mrs. A. s. Arnett, all mem
bers OF the society, and Mrs. D. u
strother, Mrs. James Cunningham ant
Mrs. A. D. Gilbert, visitors.