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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23

The strike which has been on for
some time at the granite quarries,
Galway, Ireland, has been settled, and
the men have returned to work.
The international Brotherhood Of
Railway Maintenance Of Way employ
es has decided to move it's headquar-
ters from st. Louis 10 Detroit, and
to erect permanent building.
The making Of wonen's clothing is
now the largest industry in New York.
The output during the last twelve
months is estimated at a total of
about s266 100000
Legislative commissions will report
to the next Pennsylvania legislature
codes for the miners Of hard and soft
coal, as well as recommend measures
to prevent cave-ins In the hard coal
regions, where the surface has been
undermined.
Members Of the Paving Guitars
union, in voting on certain proposed
amendments to their constitution, re-
Gently cast decisive vote in favor Of
making the eight-hour workday uni
versal in their organization. The date
set upon which to inaugurats the
shorter workday is June 1, 1918.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
The letter continues:


Before we could enter into con-
tract with the Suttons and their asso-
ciates, it was necessary that certain
amended maps should be approved by
the Washington authorities, and in
order that this matter might be ia
cilitated we asked the state engineer.
the engineer of our board and one of
the engineers representing the recla
nation service to o. X. the maps be-
fore they were sent to Washington.
This work has been delayed because
Of Engineer Comstock's absence from
the city on state business.
1t is impossible for the land board
to do anything with this project until
these amended maps have been ac-
oepted at Washington. After the ma
tional authorities have taken definite
action we will then he in position
to call upon Messrs Sutton and their
associates to sign the contract which
We have prepared, and to present u
sufficient bond to guarantee that they
will abide by its provisions
consider this matter of the bond
of the utmost Importance, and us |
have suggested to you in the past the
land board will demand a bond which
can be easily collected. and which will
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23

subject the contractors to severe pen
alties If they fail to execute their
contract.
From the above statement it must
be apparent that Messrs. Sutton and
their associates have not been respou-
sible for recent delays in the Ignacio
project. They have complied with
every demand made upon them by the
board, and apparently are proceeding
in good faith. Under the circum-
stances the land board could not af-
ford to act on your suggestion to call
off negotiations and throw the land
open to entry. We must be fair if
we wish to make any progress in
these matters. We all want to see
the Ignacio project put through, and
] am sure that ! am justified in say
ing that this is the time to do a little
boosting instead Of repeating the per-
sistent knocking of the past.
Feeling that the people of Durango
and La Plata county are entitled to
information concerning this project,
I am taking the liberty of sending
copy Of this letter to the Durango
papers.
With best wishes, | am
Very sincerely,
(Signed) EDWARD KEATING.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
WHEN COMPETITION HURTS HE
SIMPLY BUYS THEM UP,
SAYS FINANCIER

WASHINGTON, d. c., Dec. 90
Readily admitting that he believes in
buying any railroad system that COM
petes with one Of his own, denying
there is danger in concentration, and
only half-heartedly condemning short
selling on the market, j. Pierpont
Morgan finished his testimony late
yesterday before the money trust
committee. The committee then took
am adjournment until Jan. 9.
Morgan was recalled to the stand,
while Untermyer read laws covering
the voting powers Of stockholders in
foreign banks. Untermyer referred
to cumulative banks.
"You know there is cumulative vot-
ing in Pennsylvania railroad. Under
that plan one-seventh of the stock
holders can get together and elect di-
rectors. Two-sevenths can elect two
directors. Thus they can secure mi
nority representation. Now most di-
rectors are controlled by bare ma
jority," he said.
Yes" agreed Morgan.
Don't you think that the minority
should be represented in the director
ate?"
Il think that's very good plan" "
he added He would favor cumulative
voting if it would secure that result.
Morgan observed that the figures
showing stock voting methods in for
eign banks as introduced by Inter
myer seemed to indicate control by
what resembled voting trusts"
"They could simply put their stock
under different names and eyade that
law. | don't want To suggest that,
but it could be done," he said.
"But they don't allow that sort Of
hocus-pocus over here" remarke Mr..
Untermyer.
81 think records will show differ
emily" Morgan returned. There is
no place where mergers and consolida-
tions have taken place to the extent
they have in Great Britain"
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
FLORIDA GLEANINGs.

A. l.. Loshbaugh returned from Sill
verton the first Of the week where he
has been transacting business for
several days.
Mr. and Mrs. c. C. Colclesser of
Riverside, N. NJ, were visiting Mr.,
and Mrs. Frank Harvey last Tuesday
and Wednesday.
Mrs. Ellen Southall was taken very
i'll last Sunday afternoon, but is much
improved at this time.
After being confined in Ochsner's
hospital for ten weeks, by critical
operation, Mrs. Dottie Mullen was
able to return to her home last week
Her host of friends are glad of her
recovery thus far.
Rev. E. NJ. Steadman, evangelist for
the State Baptist association, closed q
very successful series of meetings al
the Baptist church last Wednesday
evening. Mr.. Steadman is a very
effective and forceful speaker and his
labors have been greatly rewarded al
this place. Fifteen members have
been added to the church on confession
Of faith. A pastor, Rev. G. N. North
rup of Grand Junction, has been Sc
cured and is now in the field, and G
parsonage is now being erected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
A BUSINESS MANAGER FOR A CITY

There communities in the world where pub
lie Offices pums be pucked by the
faithful In these places the people elect officers to
their affairs they would hire their private
business.
Sumter, S. c., town of 10000 people has adver-
sed a manager doesn't mayor There plenty
The commission which the city,
that he have the
job long gives satisfaction All he has to do to
good just the employ of corporation
is a growing manufacturing city. Its manager
competent public works such
ing, lightning, system, etc
years the German city of Dusseldorf advertised
competent We heard whether they got the
right man. doesn't Whether it Will
get deliver the goods remains be
The idea having a general who is an expert is
something new history 1t opens possibilities in
local government The experiment will be watched with inter-
est all over the counryColorado Springs Telegraph
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
ANOTHER AVENUE OF WASTE.

really begins be astonishing rapdity
after another is finding at this late day Of the principal
for the high cost of living, which in reality is the high
of waste what simple problem has turned ne
American people wonderfully bright and progressive,
after all The fact quite that have been rush
along fast in search of bigger and better things,
live beyond fellow man, stopped
slider the small things And how often have been told
"ts the little things in life that count
The New York market commission has found
that there annual Of the necesaries of life in New
amounting think vegc
tables fruit fish and other produce keep large
Der of families going to waste
While paying 40 cents dozen for
$50000000 worth wasted the handling,
while the loss in poultry to S25000000 During
year, the report a member of the
of health of the metropolis 100000 pounds of fruit
demned 20000O vegetables $4,000 pounds
pounds fish pounds miscellaneous
market products Condemned, this all destroyed OF
if it condemned it fit and it could
economy make such food II better terminal
facilities afforded for handling the products they would
spoil therefore, would be condemned and in
sequence all this would be saved.
of extravagant waste and mighty
ly instance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
VICTORY" BREAKFAST
FOR MRS. WOODROW WILSON

NEW YORK, Dec. 20.-The ar
rangements for the victory" recep-
ton and breakfast which the Woman's
Democratic club will give in honor of
Mrs. Woodrow Wilson and her daugh-
ters at the Waldorf tomorrow
morning have been completed. Among
the notable women who have accepted
invitations to the reception are Mrs.
Grover Cleveland, Mrs. Adlai NJ. Ste
venson, Mrs. John A. Dix, Mrs. Will
liam Sulzer, Mrs. Judson Harmon,
Mrs. Eugene A. Foss, Mrs. William
J. Bryan, Mrs. Champ Clark, Mrs. Os-
car Underwood, Mrs. William j. Gay
nor, and Mrs. Thomas Fortune Ryan.
The reception will be held at noon
and breakfast will be served at one
o'clock. The dining room will be dec
Grated in the clubs colors, red, white
and blue, carried out in groups of
American flags and tri-colored carna-
tions, the official flower of the club.
In the course of the reception and
breakfast an orchestra will play
American airs, and four young women,
from the south north, east and west,
will sing the songs of their commu-
mites. Twenty-four little girls, daugh-
ters of members of the club, will pre-
sent Mrs. Wilson with roses to repre-
sent each state in the Union. The
children will be dressed in white, and
on their shoulders will wear each the
shield of different state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
SECOND VICTIM OF A WEEK TO
LOSE LIFE ON RAILROAD
CROSSING IN DENVER

DENVER, Dec. 20.-John G. Head
ley, aged 10, employed at the public
library, was struck by the Uncle
Sam tram OF the Denver & Rio
Grande road on grade crossing at
South Inca street this morning, re-
ceiving injuries which resulted in his
death an hour later at the county
hospital.
A week ago today the same train
ran down Charles Fischer on the
Eighth avenue crossing. Tischler
died three hours later.
Young Headley was riding bicy-
Gle on his way to work. Witnesses
say the south bound passenger train
passed over the crossing moment
before the unfortunate youth reached
the tracks and he was in such po-
sition that it hid the "Uncle Sam
train, Denver bound, from view.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
ANDERsONvILLE ME-
MORTAL UNVEILED

ANDERSONVILLE, Ga, Dec. 20.-
The imposing memorial erected by the
state of Illinois in honor of the SOL
diers of that state who were confined
in the Andersonville prison during the
civil war and are buried in the ma
tional cemetery here, was dedicated
today with impressive ceremonies.
Governor Charles 8. Deneen, with
the members of his staff and large
delegation Of civil war veterans and
representatives Of the Illinois Nation
al guard, participated in the exercises
The memorial is Of granite and
bronze and cost $4,000. It was de-
signed by Charles J. Mulligan and w
C. Zimmerman, state architect Of H.
linois.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
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ELco ECHOES.
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Clark Bonds is spending few days
at his fathers Elco ranch.
Samuel Hanger of Riverside spent
Tuesday night at John F'razier's.
Paul Simons, who has been serious
ly ill at the Ochsner hospital, returned
home Tuesday morning.
Bernice Barton and Vadis Paxton
of Posta were Sunday guests of Edna
Nephew.
Mrs. Vena Hatfield and son Gilbert
went to Aztec Monday on business.
Walter Anderson and George
Abrams, who have been at work on
the Inca ditch returned home Sunday
Charles Gaines and family NOV ID
last week into one of John Fraziers
houses recently vacated by Mrs. Hat
field.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
Denver, Colo, Dec. is, 1912.

DIR. S. W. Morrison,
Oxford La Plata County, Colorado.
My Dear Doctor:
Your letter of Dec. 16 asking my influence to
have the ignaco Carey segregation cancelled and land
thrown open to entry, is before
think frank statement concerning the of this
project will show that land
board to act your suggestion.
After consulting with the Durango and lead
ing citizens of La Plata county
another attempt to have the gnacio project
the provisions of the We had attorney
what consider model
associates signifed their willingness accept amply
safeguards the interests of the state and of the prospective
settlers, while dealing fairly with the
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
TURKISH WARSHIPS
WORSTED BY GREEK S

Western Press
LONDON, Dec. 20.-A dispatch re-
ceived here states the Greeks have
forced part of the Turkish fleet to
run ashore near the Dardanelles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
A REALLY GOOD THING

well, what long-felt want are you
supplying"
Lady. this is clamp for clamp
ing the turkey to the table when
father carves."
He made a sale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23

William H. Crane is having a sue
cessful tour in THE Senator Keeps
House."
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23

When man agrees with you at all
times look for the ak he has to grind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23

CHICAGO, Dec. 20.-Chicago's club
women became egg merchants today.
They planned to sell million eggs at
"a cents a dozen in their campaign
against the high cost of that commod-
ity. Thirty stations were opened
throughout the city where eggs could
be purchased from 8 to 10 cents
cheaper than the same product had
been sold by the retail grocer. They
are to be sold in three, six and nine
dozen lots.
The bargain day SALE" is being
conducted under the auspices Of the
Chicago Clean Food league which
bought ten carloads Of eggs.
Sales of butter, meat and vegeta
bles are also arranged.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23
PHILADELPHIA'S PLAN
SPREADS TO OTHER CITIES

PITTSBURG, Pa, Dec. 20.-"We
will get our Christmas turkeys at 20
cents a pound or there will be no
Christmas turkeys" shouted Mrs
John Flannery, head of the marketing
club before a large number of Pitts
burg housewives who gathered to pro-
test against the possible price of 30
cents pound threatened by the deal
ers. Mrs. Flannery's edict found a
responsible chord and pretty soon all
stall owners in the market were in
formed if they weren't prepared to
sell their Christmas birds at that
price they could well-they could lei
the birds live.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-12-23

is sole mistress of ceremonies.
About fifty members of the Florida
mesa Baptist church came to Durango
Yesterday to witness the baptism serv'
ices of ten candidates for church ad'
mission. The service lasted from
o'clock until 3 and throughout was
marked by the closest attention or
the part of the congregation.
Glen Russell of Spring creek re-
turned to the ranch this morning aftei
spending several days in town WITH
the family. The rumor is persistent
that Mr.. Russell will be a permanent
resident with an office in the cour'
Louse when the new district judge as
sumes the duties of office. Neither
Judge elect Searcy nor Mr.. Russe'
have verified the report.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Walters ant
the little son went up to the Nay Da'
m,nc this morning. The olfferen
members of the T. f. Peterson fsri',
We'd with each other in showerinf
| riffs upon the new arrival who II
honor of his father and grancfathe
has been christened Charles Tneodcrc
| Among the remembrance was hand
some cradle that was first used in tn
Peterson family thirty-seven years
ego and did duty for the fifteen chii
6,en of the household. 1t would seen
lha. the sixteenth occupant should b
entitled to good fortune which eH
&C eds that which falls to the sevent
son of the seventh son.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

the ranch with an assistant. and they
alone represent the authority Of the state.
the work. even TO the cooking being done
by the eonvicts.
The men employed are those who under
the old system would have been TRUSTEES.
except that the trust in them is far
greater than In the old days. At the
outset q small gang Of them was sent to
the ranch and these have been added to
from time to time some OF them have
stayed there during The winter. For the
crops and other WORK. however. the num-
Der will be largely increased.
The men work ten hours a day. One
Of hem has charge d the sheep. others
Of the COWS. another Of a fioek Of tur-
keys. stin others Of the gardening and
the .ields. From dme 10 time they are
changed about 50 that they can learn
all sides Of practical farming There is q
collection Of agricultural books and much
0 ftheir leisure ss spent m reading these.
They are allowed TO 60 and come without
much sxhisition Of discipline. They ~
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

poses In them. Only one man has done
so In three years.
Far away from the prison walls ant
Ruards-six miles in faet-ls the eo-acre
tract which the conviets are making n
nav good dividends to the state and the
owners Of the land. The farming is done
on 3 profit-sharing basis with the own
srs- There is no hint Of the prison any
where about. Men in khah or blne
clothing can be seen working at various
places. put there Is nothing % mark
them as social outcasrs. .hey 1--we In two
neat. substantial houses ;hat look Ike
wer-kept farm residences. Only he alb
ssucs II women marks :hem as being
different from others that can be seen
nearby.
When be decided on this work among
other means Of restoring rezpetcability to
his charges Mr.. lyman undertook % teach
The men farming n It's upt-o-date aspects.
Charles s. Harkins. specialist. vas en-
ployed at a goodIy salary to take charge
Of the work and he has supervision over
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

running down from the rooftree TO ground
under the caves. Inquiry usually devel-
ops the fact that these have been N
place for twenty years or more. The
lightning-rod agent has vanished with his
wares. He is no longer a subject for
the jokesmith dealing with rural themes.
That clause in the insurance policies
that protects against fire, lightning.
wlndstorms and tornadoes" seems to
have taken the place Of the platinum
tipped rod that used 10 stud the. roofs
Of the fearful and the prudent. There
are thousands Of farmers and business
men who never met . lightning-rod agent
Certainly the electrical currents are
just as dangerous TO life and property as
they we're when the lghtning-rod was a
staple article Of commerce. More lives
are lost more live stock Is killed and
more buildings are burned by these dis
charges now than in the past. as the
country Is more thickly populated and
the chances are greater.
Foreign countries used them in enorm-
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01
coNvIcTs MAKE A RANCH PAY
success Prompts Extension of COL
orado Experiment Based on
Honor System.

Despite unfortunate experiences Of
other jaIlers in giving convicts mucs
liberty under the honor system and some
public feeling against such lenieney. War
den Thomas lyman Of the state peni.
Tertiary is preparing for more extensive
work this year on the prison ranch near
Canon City. He holds that the results
Of two years work have demonstrated
that the ranch Is a good institution. bota
tom the viewpoint Of its profit to the
taxpayers and its reforming influence on
the men involved. More than forty n1an
serving long terms VIII probably be pm.
out or this work this summer. with m
walls or bars or armed men to keep them
from escaping. Warden lyman has no
fear that any viii abuse the trust he re.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01
Saturday Specials in Corset Dept
Sale Bed Spreads
Saturday

Imported Marseles Bedspreads knoed fringe corners
scalloped fringed Bedspesds worth $780, each $3.50
Coored Bespreads absolutely fast $500 each s29s
sealoped hemmed and fnged Bedspreads worth $3.50 s9s
weight hemmed crochet Bedspreads 8, ss
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01
Saturdays Wash Goods Specials

ace Opera voes in silk stripes all colors. yd. 25c
45-Inch Bordered Silk Novelty Foulard very stylish
and pretty worth 75c: Saturday. ......... soc
75c Bordered French Tissues. s...............5 SOC
soc silk mixed goods. worth Sse and soc. at. Csc
soc Bengaline Rep, in all colors. ........... see
A complete line of Batistes swisses and Dimties
all specially priced.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

60 on sale at per case. .sl.7s
Single boxes, each......71so
No limit All you want
while the car lasts
We also advise our ousto-
msrH 20 put up ptnsapples
now.
We have also a carload Of
this delicious fruit. It's the
most profitable grown 70 put
up for family use
Extra nrge size. each. IL y c
dozen .--.s......s. tl-4O
Large size. each. l0c
Dozen ........s..s.. 3
Medium large size. each, slsc
Dozen .-...-..-....s s3c
Medium size, each. .....711c C
Dozen ......s-.z .....-s. soc
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

Small size. each.
Dpltu -sssE.sssss. DOC
Per case, any size. e.....f2,75
The best strictly fresh No.
] eggs, dozen .t....,.isc
THn 0REArEsT MARKET
IN OMAHA FoR PREEH
vEGETABLES-CHEAPER
THAN EVER.
5 punches Fresh Radishes. &c
9 punches Fresh Onions &c
4 punches Fresh Turnips. Sc
2 punches Fresh Asparagus
Tor .s.ssss..s..s.. &c
Fresh Cabbage. ID. &c
Fancy Wax or String Beans.
10 ..-s..s....s .sss..ss.s..l lhc
Fresh Peas. quart .....11c
Fancy Ripe Tomatoes. H.. l0c
. heads Fresh Leaf Lettuce
TOT ss.sssss.s. &c
2 lbs. new Potatoes. .....I0e
Z punches Pieplant. ...3c
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01
RELICS OF BYG0NE DAYS
Reflections on the Passing of a
Pioneer I'm Lightning Rod
Business.

The death Of John Cole, authority on
electrical phenomena and pioneer in the
ightning-r0d business, calls attention 20
the undoubisd fact that humanity is a.ot
50 fearful Of lightning as it was q gene.
ration ago. The lightning rod Is vanish
.rg
These dsflectors and electrical currents
are practically unknown in the sites.
Once in q long while you see a farm
hsuse with 9 few rusty stTeaks Of iron
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

main on the ranch itself however. one OF
their pledges being that they will not
trouble the neighbors in any degree. Not
a complaitn OF their conduct has come
from the surrounding farmers in the three
years OF the life Of the ranch. Much of
the leisure time Is given to athletics and
other gamess-Denver Times.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

Gus quantities. Even sout1 Africa. twenty
five years ago. protected life and prop
erty against the tropical thunderstorm
by means Of these products Of American
ingenuity.
Why has the lightning rod vanished
ST. Louis Republic.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

all your rsbbie Of rubblshy relatives. but
will not, so help me, march with yoI
In a suffragette paradete
Then the girl. without q word. cast
upon him a look OF ineffable disdain and
picking up her Votes for Women" ban
ner. went her way.-Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01

viii the ladies move up front please. :
said the conductor on a car crowded WITH
matinee girls
Move forward. please. ladies': the mo-
t0rnan Is a great deal better booking mar
than am" s
Smiling. the laG;es moved up.-Boston
Transcript.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01
she Went Her Way.

Then his look slowly hardened.
Understand me-" he said In the chill
ing tone that was 50 foreign 70 his usual
sunny temperament, Il am willing 10 set
tie half my fortune on you. / am willing
to let you live where you choose, ! am
willing TO let you support at my expense
Omaha daily bee., 1912-06-01
GROCERY AND FRUIT DEPARTMENT

PEELED to come down. The
supply was getting too much
for them TO hold up the high
price. BY trading at Hay
den's you fight trust prices.
Best No. creamery butter.
carton or bulk. per III, 2sc
The best No. l dairy butter
at ..s...ss...s.s. -bc
Good table butter, lb...2Sc
The best country creamery
al --tt
We have a carload Of ex-
ira fancy Missouri straw
berries to sell for the
grower, and we are going tp
give the people the benefit.
These are put up "a boxes 10
the case. Saturday they will