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Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
GERMANY SENDS NOTE
REGARDING SUMMARIZING

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-Germany's an
;wer to American inquiries regarding
he sinking of the Norwegian is to
)e given to Ambassador Gerard. 1t
ustifies the sinking on the ground of
'iolating neutrality and dismisses the
.ontention that passengers were jeop-
urdized as unjustified.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
MEXICANS FIRE ON u. S. TROOP

Ell PASO, Dec. 2S.-After investi-
rating the skidmish between Mexican
nippers and the American patrol
his morning, General Bell is salts
led the Mexicans fired first. Hun
lreds of shots We're fired by the pa
rol following the Mexican fusilade.
There was no casualties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
FIVE KILLED IN WRECK.

MONTREAL, Dec. 2S-Five were
dlled and six injured in a rear end
collision between a Canadian Pacific
and Cornwall local trains. The acci-
lent occurred in a heavy fog. 1t is
imposed the engineer could not see
the signals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
DAVID CAPLAN GETS
TEN YEAR SENTENCE

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 2S.- David
iaplan, convicted of manslaughter
n connection with the dynamiting of
he Times building, was denied new
rial. He was given the maximum
,enitentiary sentence for the offense,
en- years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
PROTOCOL REMAINS UNsIGNEr

WASHINGTON, Dec. Is. - The
jelief is growing that Carranza did
hot sign the protocol but submitted
;ounter proposals. Consul General
)enegri of San Francisco is reported
20 be Carranza's choice for Arrendon.
los successor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
LOCALS AND PERSONALS
FROM FRIDAYS DAILY

Fabian Martinez and bride left thi.,
morning for lgnacio.
Harry Lipperd of Fort Lewis was
business visitor in our town today
BUD Shoemaker was in from the
Florida mesa today on a purchasing
trip.
AIyrl Pond OF the Lower La Plata
patronlzed local mercantile establish.
mcnts here today.
Harry Darby was in from the Flo
rida NEST today buying supplies at
GIaden's.
Robert Hulan Of the Animas val
ley outfitted with supplies from Otis
McGiT's today.
Jeff Sease returned to Dolore>
today after spending Christmas with
his children at Cedar Hill.
Miss Blanche Barnes was here lost
night on her way to Ignacio, after a
visit with her brother at Rosing.
Hugh Linebarger and bride are
scheduled to arrive from Kansas City
next week.
Thomas Mullen was up from Ig
nacio last night on a combined busi-
ness and pleasure trip.
The Misses Jane and Anna Otis
were passengers to Hermosa to-day
for visit with their unicle Dick
Gaines and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

That President Wilson, as the head
of the most powerful neutral nation,
and in sense the representative Of
all neutral powers, was entirely with
in his rights in communicating with
the belligerent powers on the subject
of peace, probably no one win ques-
ton, but he assumes responsibility
Of grave Importance. The real ques-
ton is whether his action is wise. -
indianapolis News.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

President Wilson might have said
that the wrongs our nation has suf-
fered from both parties to the con
flict have yet to be redressed, that
we have numerous legitimate claims
against both the central powers ana
the allies, and therefore the keenest
interest in an early settlement of the
war, to be followed by an adjustment
of our grievances. Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

President Wilson has voiced the cry
Of the plain people thruout Christ
ian nation, and his note is the un-
mistakable public sentiment in the
United States. He has heard the peo-
pies voice and has acted in accord
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01
10 Attend the Dance Tonight.

The Misses Lear, Fox, and Thomp>
son, and the Messrs. Slattery, O'Hall-
,ran and Smith are among the prom
nent Silverton people scheduled to
arrive tonight to attend the Pastime
lance at Red Men hall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

The presidents note is definite
assertion that the United States has
something of its own at stake, and
that its standing in court is not to be
ignored. The time has come in his
opinion, for the United States to in
sist upon a clear and precise defi-
milton Of the aims and objects of the
war from both sides. When we have
that it will be the less difficult to de-
termine the future policy of the Unit
I'D States in respect to the war itself.
If We are in danger of being drawn
INTO it, We certainly have right to
know what we are being drawn into.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

President Wilson has risen to his
opportunity and has taken step
which practically every pro-Ameri-
.an in this neutral nation has want
ed him to take. He has not gone
beyond his right and duty. Let every
pro-American in this country stand
back of the president in his latest eff
fort to conserve the cause of civiliza-
tion.-Boston Traveller.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

The whole pronouncement is m
evasion, labored literary effort put
.orth at the most inopportune pos
sible moment. The opposing forces
N Europe are not two litigants ap-
pearing before the bar of American
public opinion on equal terms. One
side is fighting for liberty, for civili-
.ation, for the crushing out OF mill
tarism, for everything Americans
aold dear. And no man knows it
better than President Wilson. -.
Providence Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

BERLIN, Dec. 2S.-The Germans
have pushed beyond Rimicul-Sarat.
In the south east the Austrians have
pierced the Russian lines and repuls-
ed violent counter attacks, and with
the Germany army have imprisoned
10000 in the Riminicul fight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

The note and Secretary Lansing's
statement convey the impression
that in taking a hand in the game
the president has not placed all his
cards on the table face upward. For
that reason it is difficult to Judge
his action, in half knowledge of the
facts, and it may be just as well to
suspend judgment for time. Devel-
opments should be rapid and soon the
world may be able TO estimate more
intelligibly the cause and effect Of
the diplomatic bombshell he has ex-
ploded.-Indianapolis Star.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

The United States government is
IN diplomatic touch with all the bel
iigerents and must have very con-
siderable information regarding the
inner situation. Which its absolutely
denied the man in the street. Either
the president has made the one blum
der that for two years he has reso-
lutely tried to avoid making or he
mas definite knowledge that he is
making no blunder. We prefer to
believe the Baltimore News.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

1t is evident from his note, ad-
dressed to the whole world, that he
IS convinced decisive victory for
either the allies or the central powers
IS impossible, that the war will, if
continued, only increase in its horror
and its intensity until nothing will be
eft of Europe except weeping wom-
en-, crippled and. crazed men and
graVes.--Boston Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

President Wilson assumed a ire
nendous responsibility when he sent
ais note to the warning European
powers. In view Of the utterances
~ entente officials on the subject Of
American Interference and the ex-
pressions of qualifications in Eng
and because he had transmitted the
German proposals minus comment,
he presidents action was startling.
ihe head of the department Of for
eign affairs eonvicts the president Of
assuming a large risk, bigger risk
rhan prudence would justify, yet no
iarm need of necessity have result
ed, and perhaps some good might
nave been done, had Mr.. Wilson's
communication been allowed to stand
alone.--Detroit Free Press.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

John Kranz returned to Rico to,
day after spending the Christmas
season with his family who are max
ing their home in Durango this year.
Mrs. Roland Hatfield, one of the
Aztec teachers, returned home this
lorning after spending part of her
holiday recess in Durango.
County Agriculturist +. d Smith
went to Montezuma county today to
hold the annual meeting Of the Farm
bureau.
Thomas Welborn, manager of the
Idaho, is entertaining his brother-in
law and sister, Mr.. and Mrs. II. H.
Boettger, who arrived from Billings,
Montana, last evening.
Mrs. George H. Berger of Farm
ington was on her way home from
Mancos this morning. She was ac-
companied by her father, f. f. Down
ey.
L. +. Ward departed for Bluff
Utah this morning after transactins
business with the local land office
During his sojoun here he made the
Southern his headquarters.
Mrs. May McEwen who registered
at the Palace last evening on her
way from Dunton to Aztec, wa
stricken with illness during the night
and had to be taken to local hos
pital for treatment.
Mr. and Mrs. j. II. Henry and
laughter Mr.. Ellen Carr of Creed-
we're guests at the McNeely hogse
asst night en- route to San Juan cour-
y, N. NJ, where they will visit rel
.tives at Aztec and Flora Vista.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Its effect is not to be judged
lightly or unadvisedly, but soberly,
seriously, with the knowledge that
the president has committed the Unit
I'd States to course certain to a
prodigious result upon the war ard
upon ourselves. If that result shall
go to command halt in the dread-
ful slaughter that is shocking, hu-
manity and threatening civilization,
who would withhold from President
Wilson now the laurels which history
ungrudgingly will bestow. st. Paul
Press.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

If this is not proposal for peace,
notwithstanding the presidents dis
avowal it is had to classify it. 1t
certainly something new in inter-
NATIONAL department for an outsider
formally to inquire of the partici-
PANTS in war in which he Is not
involved, what they think they are
lighting about, nor is it at all clear
low, if the outsider be favored with
lnswers to his inquiry it can make
my palmer the path that he must
'ollow to avoid becoming involved.
Louisville Courier-Jo Journal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

ance with its dictates Pittsburgh
Leader.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

If the proffer meets with an un-
friendly reception among the entente
all les the effects of that unfriendli-
ness will plague the people of the
United States long after Woodrow
Wilson has left the White House.
What he did with his pen in day
t may take years for the sword of
his countrymen to undo. Boston
Transcript.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Possibly President Wilson is not
without information Of his own on
that point. The origin and the ma
lure of the peace overture that
prompted President Roosevelt to
make the suggestion which brought
about the Portsmouth conference
we're not known to the public until a
4 much later time. However that may
be. Germany would never have sug-
rested peace, and want it very much
SO far rs she is concerned, the war
has been sheer waste, enormous, inn
measurable waste.-Times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

John Kranz returned to Rico to-
day after spending the Christmas
season with his family who are max
ing their home in Durango this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Fabian Martinez and bride left thi.,
morning for lgnaeio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

In common phrase, the president
seized the psychologist moment -
rather might we say the psychology
Of the moment inspired the president
70 take step. which, tho it might
have been disconcerting to some of
he governments involved week or
Two ago, and so might have caused
resentment, must now be accepted
Is sincere and benevolent in intent
md perhaps highly advantageous in
Is results Evening Sun.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Efforts are made to read into the
presidents note leaning to the
side of Germany. Because his ap-
peal is sure to reinforce Germany's
request for peace conference, it is
Inferred that he would favor such
erms of peace as Germany might
nut forward. This is, in our judg
ment an entire mistake. Mr.. Wilson
plainly sought to write as an impair
tiai neutral Evening Post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Hugh Linebarger and bride are
scheduled to arrive from Kansas City
next week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Mrs. Roland Hatfield, one of the
Aztec teachers, returned home this
Forming after spending a part of her
holiday recess in Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Harry Lipperd of Fort Lewis was
business visitor in our town today,
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Miss Blanche Barnes was here lost
night on her way to Ignacio, after a
visit with her brother at Rosing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

County Agriculturist E. d Smith
went to Montezuma county today to
hold the annual meeting of the Farm
bureau.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Thomas Mullen was up from lg'
nacio last night on combined bust
ness and pleasure trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

"Iud' Shoemaker was in from the
Florida mesa today on a purchasing
trip.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

The Misses Jane and Anna Oti
were passengers to Hermosa tcda
for visit with their unicle Die
Gaines and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Myrl Pond of the Lower La Plata
patronlzed local mercantile establish,
mcnts here today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

jeff Sease returned to Dolore>
today after spending Christmas with
his children at Cedar Hill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1917-01-01

Harry Darby was in from the Flo
rida NEST today buying supplies at
Giaden's.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
COL. REICHMANN DEFENDS
RECORD AS ARMY OFFICER
Denies Before Senate Subcommittee
Expressing Pro-German
Sentiments.

Investigation by a Senate military
affairs subcommittee of charges agains (
Col Carl Reichmann of the Regular
Army Of having expressed pro- German
sentiments was resumed today in
executive session. Col. Reichmann be-
gan a detailed statement in refutation
and explanation Of the charges with
prospects that hearings may continue
several days. No action upon his nom
nation 10 be brigadier general is
Planned until their conclusion
Col. Reichmann did not reach the
principal statements in DISPUTE in a
preliminary statement today. Regard
ing an alleged assertion that much of
the news printed of German military
operations was ella ptrap.- Col. Reich
mann was said to have explained that
he referred to articles of so-cailed mill
tary experts.
Offers to produce many fellow Off
GERS to testify as to his character were
made by Col Reichmann. but the sub
committee was inclined to believe such
action unnecessary.
Capt, Patterson of the cath Infantry
may be called at Col. Reichmann's suE-
gestion to discuss certain statements Of
the latter
Brig. Cen. Sampson l.. Faison and
Mrs Faison appeared yesterday in be-
half of Col. Reichmann. Mrs Faison
was at a luncheon at Chicago early this
month when the colonel is said to have
pronounced pro-German statements
Gen. Faison. who was not present at
the luncheon, commended Col Reich
manns military service.
Senator PoindeXter called the charges
to the Senate's attention when Col,
Reichmann's nomination was sent in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
RULE AS TO EXEMPTIONS.
Secretary McAdoo Issues Regulatio,
to Guide Treasury Officials.

Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury
Department has issued regulations to
govern subordinate officials in the is
suance Of ahidavits of necessity, pro-
vided for in presidential orders. for
the purpose of authorizing the dis
charge OF such persons from military
service by local boards.
In Washington Secretary McAdoo
directs that the official having direct
supervision and control of the federal
service to which is attached the
claimant for exemption on the grounds
of being necessary to the government
service shall make affidavit and file it,
with memoranda of the facts. with the
Secretary Of the Department, to enable
him to determine whether or not the
case Is a proper one for exemption.
In each state Of tho Union Secretary
McAdop has designated a federal on
cial to take over the same task. These
are collectors Of customs, Of internal
revenue and poStmAstof2s
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
SHARP ADVANCES MADE
IN WALL STREET LIST

NEW YORK. August 24.-Wall street
read the morning papers, was satisfied
with the efforts of some of the more
conservative members of the Senate to
keep from imposing taxes that would
be too drastic and concluded that II
was about time to cover short con-
tracts. many of them put out yester-
day. on the strength of higher taxation
talk and price fixing.
AS a result. the market was given a
much firmer opening and for the first
half-hour the advancing trend was
steady. while the feeling that the
prices fixed by Washington for coal
were within reason after all had
lead tie recovery. for the selling here
has been specially heavy and more or
less regardless of the great possible
ties of coal roads
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
ASKS $4,000 FOR INJURIES.
Albert Ectop Enters Suit Against
Marvin S. Young Company.

Alleging that he was cut by a fly
wheel and thrown against a printing
press and lost his left arm. Albert
Ecton. a minor, by his mother. Hen
rietta Ecton. has filed suit in the Dis
trict Supreme Court TO recover $4,000
damages from the Marvin S. Young
Company The plaintiff was in the
employ Of the printing company at its
plant. on Rhode Island avenue north
east. when the injury was inflicted, De-
cember Is last. Neglect to properly
protect and safeguard the dangerous
portions of the press are alleged. At
.torneys Wilton J. Lambert and George
E. Sullivan appear for the boy.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
FATAL CAR RIOT.
San Francisco Conductor Killed and
Fellows Beaten by Passengers.

SAN FRANCISCO. August 24.-One
man was killed and three others were
injured last night in a fight between
six passengers and car crew of the
United railroads. whose motormen and
conductors are on a strike. The conduc-
tor on the car. who, with a guard. was at
tempting to replace the trolley. which had
been pulled off. was attacked and shot
through the heart. The SIX passengers
disappeared. and were being sought by
the police today in connection with the
shooting. The motorman was beaten
unconscious and the guard also was in
jured \ third man was shot through
the hand.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
PRODUCE MARKET PRICES.

iodaF prices at tho farmers produce mark
were announced by the office of weights, meas
ures and markets OF tho District of / olImbia n
follows:
Eeets; 100 punches, 81 Potatoes, barrel. So to
TO 3D. $50
String beans. barrel 81 Spinach crate "a. IL
10 81. basket. Sl.Jo ..5c
10 =. Tomatoes. per box 15c
Cabbage. barrel. 15c 10 to 81
81. 100 heads, 81 to Apples box, 75c NJ 81
S". Peaches. box, SLY 10
tsrrots. 100 punches. 81 S1.15.
70 So; box, 30 TO 81. SQUASH crate 40c 10
Corn, doz., 1oc TO 15c. SOC
Eggs. doz., 4.c. Cucumbera. box. 81 .,
Let11ire. barrel, 81 10 TO 81 30
80 crate, t5c to Cantaloupes crate 81 30
81. TO g.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
London Market Has Good Tone.

LONDON, August 24.-The stock mar
ket had q good tone today Bonds were
wanted. and the demand eaualed the sup
nIy. Brazilian issues receded. influenced
by the rate of exchange. Argentine navi-
cation stocks were strong. and it was Off
cially stated that Argentine owners will
dispose Of their holdings to allied inter-
ests. Mexican railway advanced. Argen-
tine rails strengthened and oils were
active. The supply of money was ample
Bar silver. 44Hd per ounce. Money.
3x Per cont Discount ratee-Short bills
~ par cont; three-months bills. 1916
per cent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
RUSS Minimize
BATTLE NEAR RIGA
Latest Report Makes No
Mention of Fighting-Suc-
cessfuI in Rumania.
SLAVS BURN VILLAGES

by tho Associated Press.
BERLIN, August 2.-Troops m
der Prince Leopold Of Bavaria. ad-
vancins on the Russian citS0f Riga.
have reached the River IA at some
places on the Gulf of Riga coast. the
German general staff announced to-
day.
PETROGRAD. August 24.-The Rus
sian official statement issued today
makes no mention OF fighting III the
Riga region. saying that Oh the Rus
sian front there We're only fusillades
and scouting operations. on the Ru-
manian front the Austro-Germans last
night attacked the Russian Rumanian
positions near the village of krend-
sheni and after occupying part of the
trenches Of the defenders were elected
with counter attacks.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
MANY TONS OF BOMBS
DROPPED BY BRITISH

LONDON, August 24.-Bombing at
tacks were carried out early yesterday
morning by the royal naval air Office
on the following military detectives in
Belgium: Middelkerke dump, Raverl
syde dump and Houttave aerodrome
The admiralty. which makes the an
nouncement says that many tons of
bombs were dropped. All the machines
and pilots returned safely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.
LARSON WINS GRAND
AMERICAN HANDICAP

CHICAGO. August 24.-Charles H.
Larson of Waupaca, Wis. won the
eighteenth annual grand American
handicap in a shoot-off with Mark Arie
of Thomasboro, ILL.,. national amateur
champion. at the South Shore Country
Club today. Larson broke 81 out of 40
targets and Arie 35.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
Rails Are Active.

Reading moved up . points in short
order: other rails added Il to a point
to yesterdays prices, Delaware and Hud
son selling to l04 and Norfolk and
Western IL to 1172.
Steel common started the day at Il
high of 12CS4 in the first half hour. but
the fate of steel by the ton has not
been settled. and it did not hold the
full advance. raacting to 120i2, but
advancing to 1908. again
All other lndustrials acted in like
manner. advancing in the initial hour
then turning little soft on some
profit taking anu hesitating. until near
the last half of the second hour of the
morning, when the whole list moved
forward again as under an accelerator.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-08-24
Bulge Carries Industrials Upward.

This bulge carried steel common TO
~ Is Republic to s6a: Industrial
Alcohol to 140a. Lackawanna Steel
10 s65s Mexican Petroleum to s6l4
Texas Oil from 1161a, yesterday close,
to Isl; Marine preferred to 903s Smell
ter to 1909. eN-dvidend while in the
rail group additional advances We're
scored. many of the cheaper rails re-
spending sharply. Wilson Packing
roses points.
Reading made its net gain nearly 3
points: Rock Island, Ia Union Pa
enc. "a, and Baltimore and Ohio, IS
other rails were much firmcr.
For the next Iffnety minutes the mar
ket remained reasonably firm, going
INTO the second hour of the afternoon
steady and near top prices
ne market was rather slow there
after and up to midway of the final
hour about u point lower