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Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. &c.
Senators who believe the railways
have been investigated to DEATH"
and those believing that the Rock
Island and Frisco scandals will make
direct action necessary, may defeat
or radically amend the presidents
railroad investigation program.
AS part Of the program Underwood
will speak in Chicago on February
fourth and he is expected to assure
the railways of considerate treat
ment from the president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

the defense to dismiss the case.
1t is understood the defense will
be a general denial of the confession
made by the negro who drove the
auto at the time of the killing OF
the defendants husband, and who ac-
cused Mrs. Mohr of having paid 3d.
900 to himself and two other negroes
to commit the deed.
The defense will not appeal to the
Jury thru the "unwritten law" al
tho it is believed the wife had cause
for her jealousy.
Mrs. Mohr will probably be hel
own first witness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

the American protest against the seiz-
ure of mails OF neutral nations bound
for and coming to the United States.
1t is expecte dthat both the protest
and the reply will be made public Fri
day,
1t is understood that the British
government has rejected the demand
made by the United States that Eng
land cease interfering with the mail
of neutral nations.
She has justified her position on
the ground of it being military ne
cesslty, on account of the sending OF
contraband to Germany thru the
mails.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

United Press.
LONDON, Jan. 26.-The debate on
the proposed blockade of Germany
was formally opened in the house of
commons today. Conservative Arthur
Benn moved the adoption of the reso-
luton blockading all goods to and
from Germany as an effective way
to shorten the war. He said the Unit
ed States would not interpose serious
objections and the neutrals would well
come the substitution for the admit
tedly half way measure now in opera
tion. and the legality of which they
have questioned. 1t is understood the
government has virtually decided to
stand pat on the present trade regula-
tions.
1t is expected that Prime Minister
Grey will deny that the blockade now
on is ineffective.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. &c.
President Wilson has cleared up all
pending matters preparatory to going
to New York tonight for two address,
es.
He will return to Washington for
few hours Friday before starting
on his western trip in defense of his
preparedness program. His wife will
accompany him on each Of the trips.
..s o%HaK t9 re I . r-,.si..5 sss r. Z
not accepted the entertainments Of
fered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

get in places of this kind whose main
ambition is to care for their immedi-
ate district, hence it is pleasing to
the people of this entire San Juan
section that Mr.. Gobel received the
appointment, seeing Mr.. Herr was re-
placed. Mr.. Gobel is a long time resi-
dent of Silverton and understands
the requirements in way of road
building and road connections, and
will make valuable member of the
commission and the 5ple living in
the Rainbow Route district will find
him fair and booster for all this
southwest section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

STOCKHOLM, Jan. 26.-The first
session of. the Ford permanent peace
tribunal WAS minus several members
this morning.
The tribunal has announced that il
will first study the causes of war tc
be better able to propose peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
PORTER CHARLTON is
BACK IN UNITED STATES
United Press.

United Press.
NEW YORK, Jan. 26.-Porter
Charlton is due to arrive here today.
The fact that he had already serv-
ed long term in the Italian prison
while awaiting his trial caused his
sentence to be very light He was
released In November.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

All reports from Denver indicate
that the attendance at the stockmen's
convention this year was larger than
ever. All the hotels were crowded
with visitors and the big gatherings
at the show itself were excellent de-
spite the cold weather Of the early
part of the week. Likewise it is
reported by the newspapers that the
attendance at various other conyen-
tions, editorial, electrical, hardware
ice mems, county boards and so OF
have been quite as good if not bet
ter than in recent years. This il
in spite of the prediction that pro
hibition would put Denver on th'
( bum.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

AMSTERDAM, Jan. 26.-In retail
ation for the German raids on the
British channel towns, the allied
ships today shelled Westende, and
aviators bombed Knoche and Heyst.
Atterward, numerous wounded
Germans arrived at Bruges and
Ghent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

LONDON, Jan. 26.-It has just
been learned that altho the Morse
man was torpedoed yesterday it did
not sink and was successfully beach
ed.
There were no casualties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Regarding Mr.. Chas L. Herr, the
retiring member, it is only right to
say that he has been a hard and earn
est worker for the people of this
commissioner district. He obtained
more money for his district than any
other member of the board. Owing
to his deep interest in good roads and
an enthusiastic autoist, there was an
effort made by the Motor club and
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Montrose Methodists are erecting
a $4,000 church building. VIII seat
1000 or more persons, accommodate
a thousand Sunday school scholars
Must be counting on better church
attendance than most towns afford
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

BRISTOL, Jan. 26.-Representa-
tives of over two million English
workers have pledged themselves to
support the government.
The resolution did not mention con
scription, which is almsot certain 70
be denounced later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Several communities are finding
out that sweet cider and raspberry
julep are not conducive to soberness
when mixed. The two ingredients
soon foment and the person who in
dulges becomes intoxicated.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

ZURICH, Switzerland, Jan. "a
Newspapers here have stated that dis
tinguished Turkish diplomats are now
mere to prepare peace proposals.
Financial difficulties have made
Turkey desirous of peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

ONSTANTINOPLE, Jan. 26.-An
official report says that the British
attempting to relieve the siege of
Kut-El- -Amara have ceased their at
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
BEAUTIFUL GIRL
TO BE DIVORCED

United Press.
CHICAGO. Jan. 26.-Battling Mel
son, the great lightweight prize
fighter, has sued for a divorce from
Fay King Nelson, the noted writer
and cartoonist. alleging desertion.
Mrs. Nelson never lived with the
famous fighter as his wife.
PROSECUTION IN MOHR
CASE RESTS TO-DAY
United Press.
PROVIDENCE, R. l., Jan. 6.-The
prosecution in the case of Mrs. Mohr
rested it's case today.
The court ovsrrulsd the motion d
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The Pueblo Chieftain arriving last
evening contained the above dispatch
and we have no doubt it is authen-
tic, altho no confirmation has been
received in Durango. In this connec-
ton both press associations must have
been sleeping on the job or the news
would have been received here
Monday. The Herald is very glad the
matter is settled and that the APP
pointment remains on this side of the
range. The danger has been some one
on the Montrose side of the range
getting the appointment. OF course
whoever becomes a member of the
commission is supposed to act with
out prejudice and give every section
justice, but we know men occasionally
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

BRYAN says he will not make
tour after Wilson to speak agains'
the presidents preparedness scheme
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

is 9,687,744, according to the report
Of the state census taken last June
and submitted to the state legisla-
ture. OF this total 5,047 POI are resi-
dents of Greater New York.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
FRED COBLE OF S|LVERTON
NEW HIGHWAY C0MM|S-
S|ONER SUCCEEDING HERR

DENVER, Jan. 24.-The high
way commission is now Repub-
lican. Governor Carlson today
appointed Frederick Gobel of Sill
verton to membership of the COM
mission to succeed Charles E.
Herr of Durango. This gives the
Republicans control of the
commission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Eight were killed in the snowslide
Saturday which took two cars over
an embankment on the Great North
ern. Three hundred men were put
to digging snow Sunday and Monday
in order to recover the bodies Of three
remaining in the debris.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Aften an inquest the authorities
at Bakersfield, CAL, reported that the
death of Marie Tecuyas, venerable
Indian woman, was due to natural
causes. She was reputed to be $50
years old. The ancient squaw was
the oldest member Of an almost ex-
tinct tribe known as the Tejons. The
tribe is said to include between Is
and 20 Indians more than 100 years
old.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Denver is still fighting the tax
raise by the state tax commission
altho the supreme court has decided
that the body has the power. Judge
Perry decided against the increase
and now the case has to go thru
the upper courts. In the meantime
the county's finances are in a chaotic
state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
BLOCKADE DEBATE
AGAINST GERMANY
FORMALLY OPENED
One Member Says Effective Blockade Against the
IeutOns Means Shortening the War and
NeutraIS Will be Better Pleased

tacks following appalling losses near
Felarte.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. 90
England has tentatively replied to
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27
RANDOM COLORADO ITEMS q
GATHERED ON THE FLY u
a I, I. n II II n n n n II ;, II ;,

Denver has decided to resist the
effort to break the will of the late j..
II. T. VOORHEES,.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

A 2O-year-old Denver girl is suing
the Tramway company for $4,000
damages for injuries sustained by be-
ing thrown from a motorcycle when
it was hit by street car.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

Durango is receiving a good deal
of advertising over the carrying oil
the school bonds.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The supervising engineer of Del
ta's sugar factory has arrived on the
ground. which leads the people OF
that place to believe the factory is
a certainty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The Aero Club of America will
ask congress to appropriate $5,000,-
O0Oto establish and maintain 90 areo
plane mail routes in the United
States.
The bill providing for increased
pay for the German soldiers will not
be voted on. the minister of finance
having refused to accept the meas
ure.
The Paris "Petit Journal" has sug-
gested that a statue of Brand Whit
lock, American ambassador to Bel
GUM be erected after the war in
recognition of his help to the Belgian
people.
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The Herald always for latest news.
Semi-weekly herald., 1916-01-27

The population of New York state
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The Washington times., 1916-12-13
BoLDT ESTATE TO CHILDREN
Fortune Of $4,000. 900 10 Left to
Son and Daughter.

NEW YORK, Dec. lathe will ol
George @. Boldt. the hotel man, jus,
hled here, leaves his entire estate
estimated In excess of s1b,O0O, 900, to
his son. George c. Boidt, jr., and his
daughter, Mrs. Glover Boidt Miles
who are named as executors. Mr.
Boldt, besides owning all OF the stock
of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Com
peny, personally owned the Bellevue.
stratford Hotel In Philadelphia.
Francis 8. Hutchins, who drew the
Will, and who was Mr.. Boldt's per.
sonal attorney for many years, In ex,
plaining the terms Of the document,
.Mr. BoIdt in his lifetime Expressed
horror of purchasing posthumous
fame, n he terms ", at the expense
of hts children. He felt that II was
give literally during his lifetime, and
practice throughout the term OF his
life All who knew him will testify.
His children shared his confidence %
fully, and Il was his expressed wish
TO them that they carry on the work
Although M. BoIdt In his will
gave his children full power TO dis.
pose of these and other properties II
they cared, TO do so, IL may be stated
that there will be absolutely no
change in tho existing status OF the
properties. Both hotels will be oper-
ated In the future exactly along the
lines a. laid down by Mr., Boldt Mr..
Boldt, Jr., 10 well auslihed to do this"
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
SIGNAL CORPS OFF
FOR HOME TONIGHT
District Soldiers Expected to
Reach Here About De-
AZ cember n or ~.

NoGALEs. Ariz., Dec. 11--By to-
night the signal Corps OF the District
Will be homeward bound. IL the plans
or officers materialize without . hitch
Orders for the Immediate return Of
the men to the "oid homo town" have
been received. and the Necessary cars
to carry tho District men are on their
way here. There was much work.
willing labor--to be done today n
sacktng up the effects Of the Signal
Corps and loading them on the cars.
The men probably will arrive In
Washington about December ~ or %.
Tho trip home will be rather slow,
owing to the fact that thirty-three
horses Will be taken on the journey.
Uncle Sam insists that six hours out
of every twenty-four be devoted to
exercising, feeding. and watering the
snimsls. which Will delay the trip
II Is understood that the return
route will include New Orleans, Mont
gomery. and Atlanta.
Lieut.. Russell McLennan, with Mrs.
McLennan. was In Los Angeles when
the orders to return were received.
and cut short his dfteen days leave.
they were able. however, to take IN
the exposition at San Diego and 10
visit DR.. and Mrs. Heustis, OF WASH
ington. at their Los Angeles home.
Mrs. McLennan IL now at Banning,
Cal. where she will remain q few
days before returning to Washington.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
LECTURES ON SICILY
Arthur Stanley Riggs Talks on Art
and Civilization.

"Art and Civilization OF Sicily
was the subject of a lecture given
by Arthur Stanley Riggs before the
washington Society OF the Archae
illogical Institute OF America, which
met at the residence OF Col. Robert
NJ. Thompson, 1907 Twenty.third
street. last night.
DIR. Carroll and Prof. w. II. Holmes
Il was announced. will attend the
general meeting in 50. Louis Decem
Der 21-30. as councillors from the
Washington society.
|, The following new members were
announced; Mrs. William II. Crocker
Mrs. John Harvey Young. Mrs; ChsrIer
w. wetmore, Miss Carrie =; n.nssp Msen
Miss Ada Hudson, Miss Helen stew
art, Mrs. Shirley W. Bowles, stimson
j. brown, BENJAMIN n. James, ira y
Copiey, and Frank q. Carpenter
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
c0.EDs SHOCK DEAN
University Circus "stunts" srins
Reproach From Its Head.

CHICAGO, Dec. 13.--Down came
Dean Mary Rose Potter's foot upon
the feelings of some of the pretties'
goods at Northwestern University
who took part in a recent circus. And
the way she said II!
Evident unrestraint characterised
tho women's stunts" said a letter sent
to the sorority houses. "The partici
pants displayed their physical attrac
tiveness. In order to uphold the arg
nifty and the high esteem of the won
en- there will be no moro ballet stun.s
er extreme solo dances OF any. yp'
at college performances"
Miss Potter added that she was
"sIrprised and shocked at costumes
and poses"
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
COSTS COMPARED
BY PEPCO,EXPERTS
Building Prices In D. c. Advance
~ Per Cent In Past
Year.
CONTINUED from First PaEe.l

Continued from First Pase.)
witness to give testimony as to the
prices of metals. Mr.. Simon testified
acters, and especially of iron, lead,
and eisctrolitic copper, has abnSr, n;nc
will remain high.
No Decrease In sight.
lie said that there will be little
material decrease for several years,
no matter when the war In Europe
might end; Mr.: siwen sta stated; how; ",
the abnormal Increase. Copper. he
said, could not be obtained In some
quantities. or the product OF the COP
per mines and smelters for the entire
year OF 1917. 90. per cent has already
mains to meet the demands that
might arise between now and Decem-
Mr.. simon said. among other things.
wire yha. bar, r the b. bar &c copper ps from which
wire Is made, has been asked him by
the largest concern for that sort OF
material In the country. This, ne
said, 10 a tremendous increase over
the price that was asked In 1914. AT
the request OF the commission Mr..
Simon gave the market quotations OF
the average price on copper, lead, and
iron from 1905 to the present year,
and December ~, for each metal.
James L. Marshaif, the contractor
who constructed the addition to the
Potomac Power Company's plant,
which was erected last year, and who
has constructed number OF large
buildings In Washington, was next
called to the stand. The Testimony
Of Mr.. Marshall created considerable
interest In the commission as he gave
the increased cost OF materials as
based on the materials for a spocific
structure--the addition to the Poto-
mac Electric plant.
This building was estimated for In
May or June, 1915, the witness said.
He could not remember the exact date.
The price heestimate d for the work.
he said, was sos, ,340.50. This repre-.
sented the actual cost OF OF the con.
struction' OF the building at the time IL
The Washington times., 1916-12-13

saiiding odsy, he said, using pr.cisssiIy
the came materials, would cost 3sSl'
211 20, or an increase Of AN per cent.
AT the request Of the commission
Nr. MaTshall tented the ,S ,1ts spbni. ~.
vlded these INCREASES into unit IN.
creases for labor and meter!eL Tne
firures furnished show the following
increases and unit Increases:
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
Gift Hosiery

Ladies Pure Silk Lisle; black
. with white clocks and white
with black; all perfect. Value,
! si.oo. Special, s5e. 60 e.
Ladies Regular Made Silk
Boot Hose, in black, white,
gray, brown, tan, pearl, pink,
sky, gold, silver. Splendid
value, 55c.
Ladies Pure Silk Boot Hosei
regular made; black, white,
champagne, green and violet
Seconds of SSc value, See.
A large assortment of Nov
city SILK Hose, in new and
dainty effects, including lace
effects, clocks, silk and ver-
tical stripes, horizontal stripes,
checks, boot patterns, plain
and drop stitched. From 81
to $3.50.
A large assortment Of the
following well-known makes;
Onyx, Kayser, McCallum,
Rivoli, Phoenix, Luxite, Cor
don and Holeproof, in black,
white and the popular shades
for street and evening wear.
Prices from 79c to $2-25.
Children's Plain and Ribbed
Pure Silk Hose, black, white,
pink, sky and tan; sizes 6 to
oH. 81 and $l.2S. 49,
Boxes given with all Gift
Hosiery.
Palais Royal-StreetF Floor.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
Toilet Sets

With his or her initials or
monogram, Christmas pres
ents of individuality are as
sured.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13

A model that is particularly
comfortable and eminently stylish.
and one that will make an ex-
cellent gift. In patent aud gun
metal. and with kid or black cloth
tops.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
ORGAN RECITAL SUNDAY.

The usual organ recital at the Beth
iehem Chapel Of the Washington
Cath hsdral will be given Sunday by
Edgar Priest, In place Of the sermon
at the 4 o'clock service. TIL cantsta.
'hTe Story OF Betthiehem," will be
sung by the Cathedral choir Sunday
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
pRys OUT OF JAIL. 4.

DANvILLE. Va, Dec. ID. A. Nc
Knight. failed for drinking liquor In
public. escaped Jail by saving the
bars and prying them apart WIN MS
wooden leg.
The Washington times., 1916-12-13
Jewelry

Six specially good values
too good to linger-are told
of below.
Extra Heavy Gold Filled
Flexible Bracelets, set with
ruby, sapphire and amethyst;
Enameled Sterling Friend
ship Circle Pin, in blue, green,
pink and white; 81.
Solid Gold Brooch Pins, set
with pearls and semi-precious
stones; six patterns to select
from; 81.
Solid Gold Baby Pins; plain
and engraved designs: two on
a card; 81.
Solid Gold Round and Pear
Drop Earrings, some set with
pearls. Values, S3.oS and IS.
Special, $l.S8.
Solid Gold LavaIliers, with
colored stones on f5-inch
chain. Special, 81.
Palais Royal-Street Floor.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-13
GERMANS HALT DRIVE
or ALLIES ON SOMME

Berlin, Nov. l3-Berlin newspapers
publish a statement from competent
military authorities saying the Anglo.
French drive on the Somme has been
halted by the exhaustion of the en-
tente troops and their heavy losses
and by nnfavorable weather The
statement says:
After the tremendous losses sus-
tanned by the British and French on
Nov s, when they employed six Brit
ish and four and one-half French di.
visions without success in an attempt
to break our front between lie Sars
and Bouchavesnes, they have been un-
able to drive forward for large at
tacks their exhausted and decimated
troops over ground made mpractic
able by rain.
Attacks launched repeatedly in st
Pierre Vaast wood, although continued
until late in the night, were crushed
by the tenacious resistance OF the
German troops"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-13
Will Await Final Returns
Before Giving In.
GRAVE ERRORS POSSIBLE
Swing Close States and Give Hughes
the Necessary Electors to Place
Him in White House.

New York, Nov 13.--Judge Hughes
will let his telegram OF cungratula
tions to Woodrow Wilson await the
official count OF the votes in Califor-
MIA, New Mexico, North Dakota. New
Hampshire and possibly one or two
other states
The reason the Republicans are un-
willing to concede defeat is that in the
states whose vote is still incomplete a
change of 5000 votes might make a
shift in the tide of victory from viii
son to Hughes
Errors involving several thousand
votes frequently are discovered in re-
counts.
The Republicans hold they very cas-
lily may have been made in the excite
ment of tabulating results of one OF
the closest elections of American po-
litical history.
In round figures unofficial returns
show Wilson's lead in California about
1000. in New Mexico about 1900. IN
North Dakota 500.
In all these states where the margin
is less than 5000 the electoral vote to.
tails thirtyseyen Hughes electoral
vote SO far totals 243; Republicans
figure Minnesota viii bring this 10 POO.
This will be eleven under the 266 re
quired to elect Should he carry New
Hampshire he would have 260 votes
and IL California is split he would ar.
rive at the place where North Dako-
tas five votes or New Mexieo's three.
reeounted and found Republican,
might put him over instead OF Wilson
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1916-11-13
HUGHES HAS SMALL
LEAD IN minnesota

St Paul, Nov. l3.-Completion oil
the official canvass OF Ramsey county S
vote reduced Charles 4. Hughes lead
in Minnesota to 29S, with twenty-nine
precincts to report and the vote oi
the militiamen TO be counted.
The twenty nine precincts from
which returns have not been receive ed
are in the northern part of the state,
where Wilson has been registering
pluralities in practically all the coun-
ties.
For United States senator +. B Kel
logg is leading Daniel w i.awler by
IS, l6S in 2,403 precincts. and Governor
Burnquist is llS,122 votes ahead OF
Thomas Dwyer in 2,3l5 precincts. AT
this rate Kellogg's plurality may ap
proaeh $1,000. and Burnquist looks
good for better than l2a. 900 over Dwy
er.
The contest for the place on the su-
preme bench still is close. with but lit
tie more than half of the precincts in
Quinn is leading Anderson hy 4.ll9 IN
1859 precincts
For lieutenant governor Thomas
Frankson of st Paul is running better
than two to one ahead OF Julius Thor
son of Benson In 1858 precincts
Frankson has 1913 and Thorson 81,
42S.