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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
CAST ASIDE PREJUDICE,

1t is only natural that in these days
of education and independence that
men and women should depend more
upon their reasoning powers and less
upon their prejudices.
AS you travel over this big coun-
try of ours you hear on every hand
that the day of prejudices is fast pass
ing away. 1t is an indisputable fact
and yet look about us on every hand
and note the good strong men and
women who forget this prevailing con-
dition.
Let each man and woman, who has
an opportunity, cast every thing from
his or her mind for few minutes, but
this one question, Has the decision
that l have reached in this political
campaign been the result Of good
sound thinking and been absolutely
free from all prejudices have here
tofore entertained? When men and
women can honestly and fearlessly
answer this question in the affirma-
tive this nation is well on the way to
that condition in which the great
questions, that have vexed the ablest
men and women of the country, will
be solved in the interests of the best
civilization that the world has ever
seen.
1t is to wonder just how many peo-
pie in La Plata county will go to the
polls in November with those old-time
prejudices as the controlling force.
What percent of our voters will be
able to say it makes no difference
what others may do ! will act upon
reason.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

to the occasion but does not bring in
many votes. 1t has been discovered
that big shows and exaggeration
play much smaller part now than
they did a quarter of century ago.
1t does not necessarily mean that
people will discover the facts and do
the right thing at the polls, but it
does mean that they are making a
stronger effort today to discover the
facts than they have ever made be-
fore.
1t is true as we all know that many
people by the very force of circum-
stances are compelled to read many
statements published by men who
have no regard for the truth. 1t is
often impossible for the reader to Sc
lect the facts from the falsehoods
and as a result many are led astray.
There is one redeeming feature of
it all and that is the people are awak-
ening to the fact that it is necessary
for them to get at the truth of things
if they in their actions get at the
right of things. No person can act
upon falsehoods and get at the cause
of conditions.
In these days of advancement pub
lie speakers and publishers are forced
more and more to realize that the or
dinary citizen is in q better position
than ever before to read between the
lines and select the reasonable from
the unreasonable.
The increasing intelligence of the
people generally has caused many of
the old-time writers and speakers to
retire from the field of action. They
are too old to reform and retirement
is inevitable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
WOULD BE BAD PRECEDENT.

The Democratic speakers pretend
that 1t would be an awful crime for a
Republican to be elected for a third
term, but up bobs the trouble-maker
and asks for third consecutive term
in the office of the state auditor and
state treasurer.
The Colorado state law provides
that man can hold but one term in
either Of those offices. The object of
the law is to prevent a combination
being made between, the auditor who
issues the state warrants and the
treasurer who pays the warrants.
But let US see how the noted office
seeker handles this proposition. He
first secures the position Of state audi
tor, then comes out for state treasurer
and Is now desiring to swing back in
to the auditors office again.
This is the first attempt Of this
kind in the history Of the state and it
is up to the voters to say whether or
not such a precedent shall be estab-
lished. Once establisned 1t may be-
come a common practice and the peo-
pie will In the end pay for the folly.
Kenehan II not we'll liked In Their lip
Kenehan not well Hired BY those
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
WANT SIX SENATORS.

1t has just occurred to the Demo-
Gratis that in all probability the next
United States senate will be Repub-
lican. After the national conven-
tions We're held the Democrats
thought they would have all branches
of the government turned over to them
on a silver platter.
Working under these delusions they
nominated Wilson instead of Clark,
who was the logical nominee. They
did this to satisfy the eastern part of
the country, hoping that the western
part would have to follow the east.
Since the people have considered all
the questions confronting them during
the campaign they took very differ
ent view from that expected by the
Democrats. This has resulted in con-
fusion and many of the party voters
have deserted to other candidates.
The Democrats are worrying a
great deal over the fact that the next
senate will likely be antagonistic to
the doctrines they want to force up to
the president. Consequently they have
ordered all the political guns CENTER
ed on half dozen western states with
the idea of electing six Democratic
senators. Apparently they have given
up the hope of electing any senators in
the east and have turned their atten-
tion to the Clark states for the accom-
plishment of their purpose. To do
this they got Clark to make trip
west, to tell the Democrats who are
leaving the party to stand pat and for
give the Wilson people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

to all parts of the country request
ing every Democrat to furnish cam
paign thunder and money ere the cause
is lost and the Democratic party is
forever dumped into political oblivion.
Bryan is speaking overtime to stop
the tide. Wilson has again been
ordered to the field. Marshall is
straining every nerve to stop the drift
from the party. Clark has been push
ed into the field against his own will
and judgement. The Democratic spell
binders in all parts of the country are
hurrying to and fro in this their day
Of CONSERVATION. 1t certainly is u
pitiable closing campaign for them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

TRICT. consisting of the Counties OF La
Plata and Montezuma to succeed Hon.
Geo. E. West.
ONE MEMBER OF THE HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES,. to represent the
County of La Plata in the 18th General
Assembly to succeed Hon. George Wea-
YER
ONE COUNTY JUDGE. to fill vacancy.
ONE COU4SrY JUDGE. for the regular
term of 4 years.
ONE COUNTY CLERK AND RE-
CoRDER.
ONE. COUNTY SHERIFF
ONE COUNTY TREASURER.
ONE COUNTY ASSESSOR
ONE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT OF
SCHOOLS.
ONE COUNTY SURVEYOR,
ONE COUNTY CORONER.
ONE COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR
THE SECOND COMMISSIONER
DISTRICT.
ONE COUNTY COMMISSIONER FOR
THE THIRD COMMISSIONERS DIS
TRICT.
TWO JUSTICES OF THE PEACE AND
TWO CONSTABLES IN EACH OF
THE SEVEN JUSTICE PRECINCTS
OF THE COUNTY OF LA PLATA.
There will also be submitted to the
qualified electors in Precinct number
three. the proposition Shall this political
subdivision, to-wit: Precinct No. 8. Re-
verse its vote creating it 'Anti-Saloon
Territory"
There will also be submitted to the
duly qualified voters of La Plata County
that shall have paid the taxes upon
property assessed to him or her for the
year Immediately preceding said election,
the following proposition, to-wit: shall
bonds of La Plata County, Colorado, be
issued in the amount of Twenty Thou
sand Dollars (s2o.OoOO0) bearing interest
at the rate of not to exceed five per cent
per annum, in the denomination of Five
Hundred Dollars (s5Oo.OO each. to build
and construct County Jail in said Coun-
ty."
In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto
set my hand and official seal of said
County this 18th day of October. A. D.
1912
C. H. CONROY,
(SEAL) County Clerk.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
FIGURES ON LEAD AND ZINC.

The production of lead in this state
for 1911 was 32,S00 tons.
Eight counties produced this, and
the value was $2,925,000.
The production of zinc was 81 ,OOs
tons.
Six counties produced this, and the
value was $5,700,000.
The number of men supported by
these two industries in Colorado was
more than $4,000.
There are six smelters operating in
Colorado under the lead process. One
each in Denver, Durango, Leadville
and Salida, and two in Pueblo.
Among the mines giving employ
ment to 100 to $50 men each, are
the Smuggler, at Aspen; the Ame-
thyst, in Creede, the Iowa, Tiger, and
Sunnyside in the Silverton district;
the Last Chance, Commodore and
Bachelor, in the Mineral county dis
trict, and the Yak, at Leadville.
Democratic Leader Underwood
claims that his pop gun" bill reduc-
ing the tariff on metals would have
saved the American consumers"
more than $S0,000,0O0 yearly. If the
Democrats come into power, one Of
the very first things they will do
will be to take the tariff off lead,
zinc and tungsten, or reduce it to a
point which will make mining un-
profitable in this state. Vote for Taft
and Republican congressman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

Concerning the thirty-three laws
and amendments which are to be put
to the voters at the coming cleo
ton to decide, the safest method for
the voter is to look into as many
of them as he can, thoroughly and
carefully, and make up his mind what
to do about them. If you do not know
that the amendment or the proposed
law is good, the safest way is to vote
mo" 1t is an imposition upon the
voter to be required to vote on so
many measures, not all of which can
he possibly examine with care. That
was a good provision which used to
limit the number of amendments that
could be submitted at one time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

Fffth-Said voting places will be open
at the hour of seven o'clock in the morn
ing of said date or day and continue
open until seven o'clock in the evening
of the same day.
Sixth-Said vote at said voting Place
shall be taken as voted at the general
election which is to be held in the said
several voting precincts of said County
on Tuesday. the fifth day of November,
A. d. 1912. and the votes cast on said
question of issuing said bonds shall be
deposited In ballot boxes to be pro-
cured by this Board for that purpose.
Seventh-votes so cast on said ques-
tion. of issuing said bonds shall be re-
ceived and counted specifically by the
judges Of the election, in said County of
La Plata. and the said judges or cleo
tion will be directed and required to
make return thereof to the County Clerk
OF said County in due time. form, and
manner as required by law; and the votes
so cast, counted and returned shall be
canvassed In the same manner as the
votes for County Officers are canvassed.
Eighth-The County Clerk of said Coun-
ty of La Plata shall cause to be posted
printed notice before election of this
order containing in full the description
thereof, In some conspicuous place, in
each voting precinct of said County for
at least thirty days Immediately preced-
ing said election. and he shall also cause
the same to be published for a period Of
at least thirty days Immediately preced-
ing said election In some newspaper pub
lished within the said County OF La
Plata. Colorado and make due return
to this Board and proper proof of such
posting and printing that is herein speci-
ied.
And upon the discussion Of the mat
ter. vote was taken upon said resolution,
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
NOTICE OF ELECTION.
State of Colorado
County of La Plato

State of Colorado
County of La Plato SIS
In accordance with the Provisions OF
Sections 10 and 20 of Chapter xXAtE Of
the General Statutes of 1883 of the State
OF Colorado. being the same section
PA Revised Statutes of Colorado 1908,
notice is hereby given that General
Election will be held in the several vot-
Ing Precincts of the said County of La
Plata, in the State aforesaid. on Tues
day the fifth day of November. A. D.
1912, for the election of the following
officers, to-wit:
FOR SIX 90 PRESIDENTIAL ELEC-
TORS FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE
STATES.
TWO UNITED STATES SENATORS
zone for Long Term &c Years. One for
Short Term q Years. to fill vacancy.)
TWO REPRESENTATIVES, IN THE
LxIII CONGRESS- OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE STATE AT
LARGE.
ONE REPRESENTATIVE IN THE
LXIII CONGRESS OF THE UNITED
STATES FOR THE SECOND CON-
GREssIoNAL DISTRICT.
ONE JUDGE OF THE SUPREME
COURT FOR THE STATE OF COLO
RADIO FOR THE TERM OF TEN
YEARS.
ONE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF
COLORADO.
ONE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF
THE STATE OF COLORADO.
ONE SECRETARY OF STATE.
ONE AUDITOR OF STATE.
ONE STATE TREASURER.
ONE ATTORNEY GENERAL.
ONE SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC
INSTRUCTION.
TWO REGENTS OF THE UNIVER-
SITY OF COLORADO.
ONE REGENT OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF COLORADO Ito fill vacancy caused
by the death of Ralph Talbot.
ONE DISTRICT JUDGE IN THE SIXTH
JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
ONE DISTRICT ATTORNEY IN THE
SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT.
ONE STATE SENATOR FOR THE
NINETEENTH SENATORIAL DIS
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
REACTION CAUSES CONSTER-
NATION.

For some time the Democratic press
has been publishing straw votes suit
able to their way of hoping. Con-
clusions arrived at by the party man
ayers have been given wide circula-
ton and considerable satisfaction has
been manifested generally among the
Democrats.
But at this late hour word has
gone out that there is CONSERVATION
in the Democratic camp. They have
become alarmed. The great Republi-
can speakers are now in the field
exposing the Democratic fallacies.
The free trade doctrine of Wilson has
been given plenty of publicity. The
Democrats are on the run. kilograms
are being sent out by their managers
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
1T MAY BE IRWIN.

A report was circulated today that
a man by the name of Charles Abbott
of Denver was arrested in Omaha
yesterday and the man is T. X. Ir-
win, wanted in Durango on charges of
embezzlement. A later report denies
that Tbbott is Irwin. Ex-Sheriff
Clarke has gone to determine the mat
ter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
THEN
Conditions of the country under |,
administration
THEN

Conditions of the country under last
Democratic administration
1893-1S96.
More than 100000 persons out of
employment.
The few industries and manufacture
ing plants in operation working on
short time.
Big army of working people march
on state capitols and Coxeys army
tramps to Washington to demand
work.
Fifteen thousand two hundred and
forty-two business failures in 1898
with liabilities of s346,779,889.
Several hundred bank failures all
over the country, four of them in Den
yer, with runs on several other insti-
tutions and heavy loss of savings of
many of the middle class.
Fifty million dollar loan by secre-
tary of the United States treasury
for public subscription to relieve
strain.
Millions of empty freight cars
standing idle.
Foreign trade 1896, $1,662, 1881 ,612.
Wealth of nation 1896, $75, ,000, ,0O0,-
900.
Wealth per capita 1896, SLIT.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
AND NOW


Conditions of the country under
present Republican administration
1908-1911.
Every able-bodied man and woman
in the working classes engaged.
Many of the industrial and manu-
featuring plants working overtime to
catch up with orders.
Employers unable to get enough
help and are making constant de-
mands with attractive offers.
Average number under ordinary
conditions with minimum of liabili-
ties.
All of the standard banking firms
doing excellent business, with custo-
mers increasing their accounts and
paying off their notes, many of sew
eral years standing.
Government surplus used for ordi-
nary business and not even necessity
to release cash to move crops.
Large shortage of cars for trans
portation of crops.
Foreign trade 1912, (estimated)
$3,S60, 100000.
Wealth of nation 1911, $13O,OOO,-
100000.
Wealth per capita, $1,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

who have to do business with him. His
education is deficient. 1t is stated, and
he cannot understand the ordinary
laws, 1t appears, as others understand
them. For this reason ne keeps his
Democratic friends in continual tur-
moi1 and litigation. These important
offices require the service of compe-
tent men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
Very truly yours,
A. w. HENDERSON,
Board of Immigration Bill.


WHEREAS, Every citizen of the
state of Colorado who has given any
thought to the subject realizes that
the most important need of the state
of Colorado is the development of our
agricultural and industrial resources;
and,
WHEREAS, We believe that it is
impossible to secure the population
and industries that Colorado needs
without well organized Board of
immigration with sufficient funds
tiers and industries for the state; be
it,
RESOLVED, That we, the Colorado
Association of Commercial Executives
in session at Denver this 18th day Of
October, do hereby endorse and rec
ommend that the citizens Of the state
of Colorado give their support to aid
in the passage of Bill No. 6, meas
ure to create funds to carry out the
work of the Colorado State Board of
immigration; and be it,
FURTHER RESOLVED, That we
urge that special meetings of our diff
ferent organizations be called and we
recommend that aid of every member
of commercial club in Colorado to
help in the passage of this .meritor-
ious bill.
State Fair Bill.
WHEREAS, 1t is important that
Colorado should support State Fair,
and whereas bill has been initiated
for such fair to be held annually at
Pueblo; and,
| WHEREAS, The Colorado Associa-
tion of CONNER cial Executives in an
nual session assembled desires to as
sist in any honorable manner; there.
fore be it,
RESOLVED, By this association
that it recommend to the officials OF
every commercial organization in the
state that they employ all consistent
methods within their power for the
furtherances of this bill for favorable
action on it by the people at the forth.
coming election.
School and Social Center Amendment
WHEREAS, There is a bill initiated
to be voted on by the citizens of the
state at the election November 9th
known as the School and Social Center
bill; and,
WHEREAS, We believe that it i.
not to the best interests of our edu
cational institutions to take the radi
cal steps inaugurated in this bill; be i
RESOLVED, That we recommend
that it be voted down as bill con
tanning measures which may be tn,
means of disrupting our present ex
cellent school system.
| Public Utilities Bill.
WHEREAS, An analysis of the pro
visions of the Public Utilities bill, al
legged to have been initiated by tn,
Trades Assembly of the City of Den
yer, is wholly without protective feat
ures to the labor interests of the state
the local communities or citizens gen
orally, but on the contrary is drafted
in the sole interests of public servic,
corporations, seeking privileges from
the public; and
WHEREAS, The enactment of suci
a law would be adverse to the polio,
and destructive to the liberties of tn,
people, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Colorado As
sociation of Commercial Executive!
recommend to the commercial organ
ization of the state that, in its opin
ion, said bill is pernirious, and urg,
that the respective associations tax,
such action as they see fit to plac,
these facts before the people of tn,
state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

This is year of great prosperity
and abundant crop for Colorado. We
Republicans do not claim everything
for the tariff, but we do claim that
the sugar tariff helped, by making it
possible to raise s10,000,O00 worth of
sugar beets in this state and turn out
$17,0O0,O0O worth of sugar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

and Commissioner Scouton voted Aye"
Commissioner Barr voted Aye" Com
missioner Tovrea voted Aye"
And THEREuPoN. the same was duly
declared carried and adopted and or
dered to be spread upon the minutes of
the meeting and the County Clerk and
Recorder of said County authorized and
directed to post notices of said order
In each voting precinct of said County
prepare ballots and provide ballot boxes
as by law provided.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand
ana ofhcial seal of said County at my
ofhce In Durango. La Plata County,
Colorado, this 18th day of September,
A. d. 1912
C. H. CoNRoY.
tofhcial Seal County Clerk and
OF La Plata Elk offcio Clerk
County of said Roara NJ,
Coorado) County Commi.s,or.~.
therefore. as required by law notice in
hereby given that at the general elec-
ton to be held at the above named
regular voting places In the several pre-
cincfs OF the County of La Plata, on
tuesday, the fifth day of November, A.
ID. 1872, where. and when, the duly QUAIL
ihed taxpayers and voters specified In
the above order will vote upon the oues-
ton submitted In said order; in testimony
whereof witness my hand and official
seal at my office in Durarso. La Plata
County Colorado, this 2sth day of Sep
tember. A. d. 1872
C. II. CoNROY.
'oinclal Seal County Clerk and
of La Plata Ex Offcio Clerk
County of said Board of
Coiorado) County Commissioners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

man when he was shot; and Mr.. Taft
acted like gentleman and q. Chris
tian in sending messages of SYM
pathy both to him and to Mrs. Roose-
welt that were not merely perfume
tory, but were evidently heartfelt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

1t is estimated that Colorado will
have produced s124,000,000 in horti-
cultural and agricultural products
this year. The beet sugar industry
has added very appreciably to the
value of the agricultural output. The
only way to keep this great and grow,
ing industry is to vote for Taft and
the Republican candidates for con-
Drpes
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

Prof. Wilson tells you what he
thinks they will do if the Democrats
get in; President Taft tells you what
he has done. And he has done more
than he promised, and will continue to
do so If he has the opportunity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28

STATE or ONO mo CT, ras, OF TOLEDO S..
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he b senior
partner OF the nrm OF +. J. CHENEY 4 Co.. doing
business In the City OF Toledo. County and State
Aforesaid. and that said nrm will pay the ot
ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every
case Of CArARRH that be cured by the use Of
N-ALL's CATARRH CURE
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed in my presence
this 9Th day Of December. A. D.. 1856
SEAL A. Nor.sr GnsUH. sus.,o
~' AsoAA"A e"AAN
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken Internally and acts
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the
system. Send for testimonials, free.
~. CHENEY q CO.. Toledo. O
Sold by ali Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family Pulls for constipation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
MEASURES RECOMMENDED

To the Commercial Organizations of
Colorado.
Believing that several of the pro-
posed bills and amendments which are
to be submitted to the people for their
decision at the November election are
of vital Importance to the commercial
interests of the state, the Colorado
Association of Commercial Executives
at its annual meeting held in Dem
yer, October 10th, 1912, gave consid-
Grafton to a number of these amend
ments.
Very truly yours,
A. w HENDERSON.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-10-28
NOTICE OF BOND ELECTION TO BE
HELD IN LA PLATA COUNTY,
COLORADO, TUESDAY,
NOVEMBER FIFTH,
1912

STATE OF COLORADO,
COUNTY OF LA PLATA.SS
ORDER CREATING A BONDED DEBT
FOR BUILDING A COUNTY JAIL IN
LA PLATA COUNTY, COLORADO