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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-13

Omega. a palmist; booth showing n
live octopus. or devil fish. the mummy
OF real mermaid, Mcrmosct monkeys.
the tinicst OF their species. brought
from South Africa; Il snake eater. n
diver who does wonderful things in
tank Of water. a trained monkey,
which is almost human; and Flossie.
u freak COW with arms in addition 10
Ipt, fn,r t,rc
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-13
DEMOCRATS MAKE
10000 NEW PLACES
IN COSTLY CONGRESS

1917 and future appropriations au-
thorized in these same appropriation
bills amounting to S3l6.875,3 1856, or a
total direct and authorized appropria-
tions and contracts amounting to the
enormous sum of Sl,947,259,O4S.64.
The largest appropriation for one
session of Congress ever made before
was the for fiscal year 1915, amount
ingto s1,116,11S,138.55. 1t is admit
ted that of the appropriations OF this
session Of Congress $90,000,000 at
the outside can be charged to what is
commonly called national prepared
ness. The difference between the ap-
preparations of this session less $780,
100000 and that OF the fiscal 1915
shows the wanton extravaganza Of
this administration.
10000 New Positions.
over 10000 new positions have
been created, costing our government
over $40.000.000, and many OF these
positions have been filled in direct
violation of the civil service law.
This administration has imposed
burdensome and irritating internal
taxes as a substitute for portion of
the import duties upon foreign goods
shipped into this country. 1t has I'm
posed taxes which bear unequally and
unfairly upon different sections of
the country. 1t is now proved that
the import duties imposed by the I'm
derwood tariff act fall far below the
point providing the needed revenue
for orr government
The average duty rate for the
year 1919 under the last Republican
tariff act was eighteen per cent. The
average duty rate under the Under
wood law for 1916 was 9.72 per cent.
The amount of lmportations for tho
last fiscal year was s2,197,8S3.510.
and il these imports had paid the
same average rate OF duty as was
paid on imports for the year ended
June 80, 1913. under Republican law,
the amount collected would have been
1895, 619.031. instead OF s211,S66,-
222, the amount collected under the
Underwood law, or there would have
been gain to the treasury Of the
United States of S1S3,752,sO9.
The Eight Hour Day Law.
This additional amount collected
from customs, with the unnecessary
and extravagant appropriations of
more than $3.50. 100000 which should
and could have been saved to The gov
eminent, would have amounted to
sum sufficient to meet the unjust
taxes imposed upon the people by
the Democratic revenue bill forced
through Congress at this session.
Instead OF an eight hour day law
as claimed by the apologists of the
present administration, there was
passed under threats of nationwide
strike an eight hour wage law. There
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-13
Amazing Extravaganza of the
Wilson Administration is
Shown Up by Senators.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13.-The ex-
travagance of the Democratic Con-
gress and the Wilson administration
as exemplited in the amazing record
Of the 0O0,OO0,OO0 Congress Just
ended has been analysed by Senator
Smoot and Senator Penrose, the lead
ing Republican members on the
Senate finance committee. They
show that the expenditures author
lied not only exceed $4,000. 900, 900
but that 10000 new positions were
created by the Congress costing the
government $40.000,0O0.
Senator Penrose cOntended that ev-
en- allowing for the big appropriations
for national defense the expenditures
voted by the Congress just ended
by 5000, 000.0 900. Senator Penrose
says the treasury of the United States
by reason OF reckless extravaganza, is
In fact bankrupt and that the reve-
nues for the year will fail to meet the
expenditures.
Senator Penrose figures the grand
total of OUTLAWS authorized by the
Congress at $2,34T127.699. and this
does not include $4,000, 900 for the
Danish West Indies and S3O,00O.OOO
which the government probably will
have to refund on imports.
Amazing Extravaganza"
Here is Senator Shoots statement:
For nine long. weary months Con-
gress has been in session. For years
to come it will be known as the most
extravagant session Of Congress in
the way of appropriations in the his
tory OF our country. The direct APP
preparations made at this session OF
Congress amount to $3.50, 3S2,-
6S2.64, and there have been con-
tracts authorized for the fiscal year
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PUZZLE
FOR THE DUTCH
Will Be the Bringing of Some
Thousands of German Chill
dren to Holland.
Correspondence Of Associated pressl

AMSTERDAM, Sept. 13-In the
Amsterdamer, Professor van Hamel.
the distinguished authority on law,
describes the bringing Of some thous-
ands of German children to Holland
as the latest moral puzzle that con-
fronts the Dutch nation. He says It
would indeed be terrifying prospect
II Holland, in order to escape the i'm
putatIon Of unmercifulness, had to
provide lodging for some hundreds Of
thousands Of German women and
children. He continues: ITO act in
such way as restaurant for Ger
many, who is suffering under star
vation-war, could not easily be con-
sldered as in accord with our striving
after unlmpeachable neutrality. 1t
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hungry and unfed German childre
are well treated here. for short
time - II must be remembers
ed. however, that there exists a great
difference between friendly philan-
thropy and organized evasion Of the
starvation policy OF the Allies. or
the present We see IN the entire plan
simply and solely the first (friendly
philanthropy and we expect too that
1t shall continue such"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-13

would expose us Immediately OF IT.
self to scarcity Of food. and moreover
pretty certainly put stop to imports
from the Allies. While the Allies
render possible imports for our own
internal consumption 1t would be too
much of good thing to permit Ger
many to come here and eat Holland.
But still there is great differ
ence between such a case and the
simple fact that couple Of thousand
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-13
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE.

All persons indebted or having claims
against the estate of Lloyd washburn, de-
ceased Will please call upon the undersign-
ed administrator Of the personal estate of
the said Washhurn for settlement at once.
ALFRED WASHBURN,
Administrators OF Lloyd Washburn, de-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-09-13
.BELL-ANS
Absolutely Removes
Indigestion. onepackage
proves it 25c at all druggists.
AUTOS EOR SALE

l have flve hoaosters from $500
to $4,000; good running condition.
Auto Exchange, Angle Inn Building,
Main and Pike streets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
SALE OF FULTON MARKET

a deal that has been pending for
several days was consummated yes
terday afternoon when Grent Sanders
and associates purchased the Fulton
Meat q Produce company. The for
mer owner David johnson, is retir-
ing to take well earned rest. The
establishment under Mir. johnson
management has done large volume
of business and enjoyed the liberal
patronage OF the people who insist
upon having the best things the mar
ket affords. The same attention to
selecting quality" goods, as well us
carefully catering to the wants of all
customers and giving them a square
deal that won the old firm its ex-
celleut standing, viii characterize the
transactions of the new firm. w. w.
Sanders who will be associated with
his brother in the business, has had
years Of experience in meat markets,
and viii have an important part in
the success of the new firm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
FUN AND FRIED CHIX.


The bowling match last night be-
tween the two Exchange teams re-
suited in score of 740 and 756 for
the first team and 674 and GAL for
the second team. The original chal-
lengers were Frary, Smith, McCart-
ney, Stein and Wilson. UNAVOIDABLE
circumstances prevented Smith,
Frary and Mccartney from playing
and their places were taken by Cor
des, Ferguson and Hough. The games
were enjoyable and the fried chicken
plentiful afterward. A bowling tour
nament will be started right after the
fair, in which all members are invit-
ed to take part.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
ToOTHACRE IN DENVER


A banner attraction that should
tickle the palates of the semi-po and
Bear fans is scheduled at Broadway
park Saturday and Sunday. The Del
ia team, Western slope champions
will play the second place team of
the Post tournament, the Fort Logan
Soldiers. on Saturday at 3. p. m. This
game should give the fans good line
up on the ability of the teams. Sun
days game will be the Delta club
against the Stall & Dean team, which
has been strengthened up consider
ably in the last week with the addi-
tion of Toothacre and Ramsey on tile
mound, Cliff Lee behind the plate,
Minor Harwood of the Rocky Ford
team at second, La Sale and Mellikee
of the Fort Lyons champions at shoe
and third. The outfield viii be harS
one to beat, with Lowrey, Moore and
Newman. The Delta aggregatiorS
win use Billings. the former staiI
twirler of the La Junta team, on the
mound for Saturdays game, and big
lefthanded Hall will serve on Sunday
against the Stall & Deans. The Delta
team has former manager Addington
of the La Junta team at first, Guyer
at short, Flynn at first Corwin and
Bergerhoff two Denver boys, at third
and behind the plate, with Miller to
assist as catcher.-Denver Post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
OUT OF TOWN VISITORS
AT OTIS McCIRR'S

Among the residents of the sur
rounding country trading at Otis, Nc
Girrs today We're Mr.. and Mrs. Thorn
as Cash, Mrs. Frank Sortais, Tom
Clanton, and Mr.. and Mrs. Olex Day-
is, Upper Florida; Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Kroeger, Animas Valley; Jerry
Griggs, Long Hollow; Mr.. and Mrs,
Myrtle Pound, Henry Lipperd and
and Charles Haflin, Fort Lewis mesa;
f. 7. Macy and wife, Elco; Mrs. S.
G. Parker, Mrs. L. C. Rist, Mrs, Ed
Pedwell, Charles Griffith, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. NJ. Frizzell, Mrs. VIII Spin
ming and Carl Spinning, Florida mesa
and Dan Myers, Pine river valley.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
ALLIED |.
GAIN Is
WONDER
Correspondent Tells Of
Gains Made at
SOmae
-. -,
{ By Henry Wood)

{ BY Henry WOod)
IN FRENCH HEADQUARTERS Sept.
ao-in the thirteen weeks Of the SOM
me offensive, the allies have captur-
ed more ground than the Germans did
in six months at Yerdun. The allies
have reconquered % square miles of
French territory, and 45 villages
aaye fallen before their artillerying.
The strongest positions were brok-
en- with shells, before they could be
stormed by the infantry. Sixty-two
thousand have been Imprisoned. Two
hundred and 1--WE cannons and more
than a Thousand machine guns have
been captured. From Ancre to Cahul-
nes the Germans first, second and
third lines are in the hands Of the
allies.
sRain last night halted operations
Tee British imprwed .leir staff re-
d4abt positions and r@pHsed the Ger
~ eopnter atacsf - Ras ii.n
trenches where the men fought des-
peratcly in shellwrecked trenches
which downpour converted into
great pools Of mud.
The Germans shelled the British
positions south OF Ancre, and the
French progressed further north of
Rancourt, elsewhere rain halted op-
erations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
INSPECTION TRIP

Ernest s. Johnson, inspector for the
Public Utilities commission of the
state of Colorado, was here last night
to determine the justice of the com
plant made to the commission that
the D. & r.. G. does not provide suf-
ficient projections at the railroad
crossings within the city limits. Mr.
johnson spent three days in Monte
Vista investigating the alleged short
age of cars for the potato shipments
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

GOES TO
F.N(J1L. AND N
fiHaaCler Leaves to Float
New Loan of Quarter
Billion Dollars
United Press.

United Press.
NEW YORK, Sept. 30 Morgan
will sail for England today aboard
the liner New York to float the new
quarter of billion dollar British
loan, according to reports. His part
ner has been in England for several
weeks pf -.lmably to arrange the de-
tails of the loan.
IL the loan is floated, it will be the
climax Of the three weeks bull sctivi-
ties, the stock exchange started, ac-
cording to brokers, in order to fnciIl-
tate the placing Of the new loan. A
new record for heavy bond buying
was established.
The advance in Standard Oil stock
has made Rockefeller the worlds
first billionaire. 1t is estimated his
shares Yesterday Increased in value
eight million dollars
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
PURCHASERS AT GRADENs

Among the out of town folk giving
Graden's patronage today were, Mr..
and Mrs. John Gilbert, Oxford; Mar
tin Hotter, Hay Gulch; Mrs. C. Schaf-
ferhoff Mrs. Ben Metler, Mr.. and
Mrs. lsadore Tausch, John JelenilS,
Bob" Monteith and Charles Cram,
Florida mesa; g. j. Kirk, Aztec; j.
N. Nelson, Sunnyside; Jim Laughren,
Griffith; ratt Quinn and Miss Quinn,
junction creek.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
CRACK TWlRLER TO TAKE BOX
FOR SHELTER TEAM

Bert Toothacre who is considered
the only amature Spit ball pitcher in
the west, arrives tonight on the east
crn to take the box for the local
team. Toothacre was to pitch a
champion game in Denver Sunday
-sainst the Delta team, but cancelled
his engagement for a better offer
with the Shelters. Toothacre's ar
rival in Durango is made possible by
the Stein Mercantile Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
"FAIR" SCHEDULE ON FARMING
TON BRANCH

We are advised that the train for
the accommodation of patrons from
Pennington and intermediate points,
during the four days Of the Fair will
leave Pennington at $3.50 a. m. and
returning leave Durango at 1880 p.
M, effective from October 3 to in
elusive.
JOHN E. GRAVES,
Agent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
MAYNE PERKINS RETURNS
TONIGHT

After spending little over three
months in the mobilization camp at
Golden, Mayne Perkins is scheduled
to arrive home tonight. Company d
Of which he was a member has been
mustered out. 1t was recruited prin-
cipally from college students and col
lege professors.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
Bruta! Murder of
Woman Revealed

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Sept. 30
Small has been charged with murder
ing his wife. 1t was the mere chance
Of her body falling thru the burned
floor that revealed that Mrs. Small
had been bound and gagged, and
probably strangled and beaten and
then shot. A bullet lodged in her
cheek bone. A pistol was found in
the ruins.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
Philadelphia Takes
Lead in National
United Press.

United Press.
BROOKLYN, Sept. 30.-- Philadel-
phia defeated Brooklyn by a score Of
7 to 2 in this mornings ball game,
and took the lead in the National
league. Rixey pitched gilt edged
ball. The "Phillies" smashed ten
hits off Pfeffer. Luderus was the
hero of the game. with three hits
and home run to his credit. The
teams will play again this afternoon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
CONTESTANTS READY
FOR TtIE LAST WEEK
Immense Vote POIIed Last few Days Shows The
Effort Which is Being Put Forth Special
Gold Offer Closes Tonight

" :: :; - ;: '' - .;
$40 SPECIAL OFFER $40 !"
ONLY, beginning Monday morning September "
Sept 80 at the "
of prizes -
PRIZES OF $1,000 IN GOLD %
given apart from the regular prizes "
already announced, and will be awarded follows: !"
DOLLARS IN GOLD will be Warded to the contestant "
amount money from -
SUBSCRIPTIONS, SEMl-WEEkL4 SUB u
sCRIPTIONS BOOKS during the period embrae- "
ed n this offer -
(b GOLD viii be awarded to the contestant u
shall collect the greatest amount OF money u
from NEW and OLD SUBSCRIPTIONS, SEMI WEEKLY ::
SUBSCRIPTIONS AND WANT BOOKS during the period "
this offer q
will accurate account of all mon "
collected during this special offer and at the close Of the main "
conte prizes viii be awarded !"
u :; :: y ;; - y u
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
ENTERTAINING MOTHER

Henry Hamilton, clerk at the Du-
range Drug company store, is enjoy
ing a visit with his mother, Mrs.
George w. Hamilton of Monte Vista,
who arrived last night to remain un-
I'll after the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

Regular Sunday morning service in
the Public Library, Subject "Unreal-
ity." Sunday school convenes at 10 a,
m. Mid-week service Wednesday at
g p. m. Reading room open Friday
afternoon from 3 to s. The public is
invited to the Reading room and is
welcomed at all services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
Club Women Want
Embargo on Grain
United Press.

OlhLtu ISSS.
CHICAGO, Sept. 3O.-CIub women
have appealed to women thruout the
country to join in an effort to force
an embargo on wheat and flour until
the demands of the United States are
met. They said they did not blame
the bakers for the increase in the
price of bread but they blamed the
interests controlling the grain prices
who fixed these at what they could
extract from the starving European
nations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

BATTLE CREEK, Mich, Sept. 30
Thirty thousand were at the depot to
greet Roosevelt when he arrived.
Thirty thousand more were along the
route followed by the parade. Col
onel Roosevelt said he intended to
make a fighting speech" this after
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

BERLIN, Sept. 30.- Won Hollweg
met the budget committee in u secret
session that will have a most impor-
tant bearing on the future conduct Of
the war. He faced the members who
have criticised him for his alloRed
failure to wage more energetic war
on England, men who still advocate
the resumption Of vigorous submaru-
ing and who pressed the Chancellor
for more explicit pledges than tho
Reichstag speech contained.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
PRIZES FOR HOME GARDEN
PRODUCTS

rTwenty-five dollars is to be distrib-
uted by the Fair association thru the
Civic club for the best home grown
vegetables and for canned vegetables
home grown. Be sure and make your
enteries for these prizes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
Windup of Hughes
Tour IN Buffalo
United Press.

CORNELL, NY, Sept. 80. -
Hughes has tilaslIe,. lls 10000 miiea
as a campaigner, which is said to be
a new record. 1t is estimated that he
addressed a million and half voters
since August .. The big wind up
meeting will be held in Buffalo to
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

Beatriz Michelen in "solong Jane"
at the Electric tonight. A most beau
tiful picture and great plot. All
who saw II last night pronounced it
Grand. See 1t tonight for q dime,
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
Two Killed in
Wreck in Ohio

United Press.
CINCINNATI Sept. 30.-Two were
killed and eight injured when Penn
sylvania train en- route to Pittsburg
was derailed at Kingsmills, Ohio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
FORMER DURANGO GIRL WEEDS

Miss Mae c. Stanifer and Mr.. Sam
uel NJ. Hanger, both of Riverside,
were married in Aztec, Tuesday aft
ernoon, Rev j. A. Armstrong, offici-
ating. The bride was a student in
the Durango high school and later a
La Plata county teacher. She is a
sister of Mrs. C. A. Brfown.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

Don't fail to see "Solong Jane" at
the Electrict tonight. Seven part
feature some of the most beautiful
scenery of the California Red Woods
in this picture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

BERLIN, Sept. SO.-The Teutons
severely defeated the Rumanians that
occupied Hermannstadt and in an en-
circling attack drove the Rumanians
southwark. The Rumanians first army
was annhiliated and the rest are flee
ing in the greatest disorder.
On the Somme front the Germans
repulsed the allied attacks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02
DURANGO mARhErs.
September 80, 1916
Prices Offered.
Grain.

Spring Wheat testing 60 pounds $1.80
Spring Wheat testing 62 pounds Sl.95
Turkey Red and Marquis Wheat
to 10 cents higher accord
ing to test.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

worked before, right up to 10 O'Clock
next Saturday night October z, and
why should you not work? These re-
wards are worth life time of en-
deavor Many person would be will
mg to work months and years to Sc
cure such prizes. Think then, how
valuable your chances are. Many
others would be willing to pay you
well for your chances right now and
take their chance of winning. No
greater opportunity will ever be plac-
ed within your reach and every mo-
ment you spend you will be well re
paid after next Saturday night.
Excitement at Feverheat
Interest in the contest has increas-
. ed so rapidly that nothing short of a
national calamity could erase it from
the minds of the people of Durango
and vicinity, and even then many
would still maintain their interest
Excitement among the contestant
and their friends is now at fever hel
and energetic and systematic cam
paigning is bringing many votes to
the workers.
Personal Pride Strong Factor
Personal pride is one big thing that
is going to keep every contestant
working during these last days. The
honor of winning one of the hand
some prizes and proving their popu-
Iarity over the many other contest
ants is no small one and the lady who
will prove her right to the most
popular and energetic lady of Duran
20 and vicinity by wining the First
Capital Prize will feel that she has
been well repaid for all the efforts
she may have put forth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

LONDON, Sept. 3O.-The Tnterpar-
limentary conference Of the allies
scheduled to be held in October has
been postponed until spring and will
be held in London. It is understood
the allies will discuss measures to
discomunnicate the Teutons from the
world. They are already seeking the
squiescence of the neutrals in the
new plan.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

Today marks the close of the spec
ial Gold Offer of The Durango Herald
great automobile and prize contest.
THE FINAL WEEK or EFFORT is
at hand the week during which real
energy and effort will Characterize
the work OF every contestant and dur
ing which the many splendid and
handsome prizes will be Won. Every
one is waiting in anticipation of the
opening of the last week. These last
, seven days will be whirlwind of
work and excitment. No contestant
in the list but will do her very best
during this time, for the rewards for
energy are on so grand scale as
to seem almost beyond belief.
Nearly six weeks ago the contest
opened and now we are right upon
the finish. The time has passed so
quickly that it hardly seems any time
since the large list of contestants en-
tered with zest upon their campaigns
for the handsome 1916 "SAXON SIN
AUTOMOBILE" completely equipped.
The Ford Touring car and the other
valuable prizes. Each one had some
particular award in mind.
To the greater number Of prospects
of winning such an elegant prize as
the big "sAXON SIX" the Ford
Touring car or any one Of the other
valuable prizes proved the incentive
for effort, and the prospect of win
ming this car is just what is going to
sen dthese same contestants on a
whirl wind finish next week. No one
has shown any disposition to give up
the race. On the contrary all are in
bued with the idea Of winning and
each intends to work as she never
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-10-02

ATHENS, Sept. 3O-The entire
Greek flying corps has joined the al
lied fleet.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1916-07-11
WEST V!RG!N!A E-NS
Send a Large Delegation to
Grand Lodge Convention
in Baltimore.

Dastbound trains Sunday night car
ried several hundred West Virginia
Elks on their way to the annual grand
lodge convention to be held in Balti-
more, Md, beginning Monday. Because
the convention this year is hold with
in such convenient distance Of the
state, more than 500 members from
West Virginia will be there for the
meeting. out of a total membership of
about 1000. There are fifteen lodges
in the state,
Clarksburg Lodge, No. 1872, sent a
large delegation in special Pullman
coach attached to Baltimore and Ohio
train No. 4, leaving here at 1910 p. IN,
Sunday night. The delegation was
headed by Wilbur c. Morrison, past
exalted ruler, who Is tho official repre-
sentative to tho convention from the
local lodge. The alternate is Jay Reef
err. A dozen went the preceding night
and several parties went Sunday in
automobiles.