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Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20
DON'T BE so CERTAIN.

Some Democratic politicians have
discovered that the Democrats are
sure to control both houses of the
Colorado assembly again next year.
But they should not be so sure
Both houses of the Colorado assembly
next year will be controlled by pro-
gressives. That's to be the issues this
fall. The people of Colorado are tired
Of the old partisan fights between tho
outs and the ins. They want pro-
gressive legislation. They have tried
to get it through the machines OF ootr
the old parties. Their wishes have
been Haunted time after time.
This fall the people of Colorado
aren't going to look so much mt n
mans party label as they are at
what principles he champions. Ii the
direct primaries men may be nomi-
rated who need not owe their nomi-
nation to the favor Of the bosses. The
people themselves will make the nomi-
nations.
If the Democrats are to control the
next Legislature, therefore, they must
nominate the best men, on the most
progressive platform. For if the Re
publicans nominate better men, on a
more progressive platform, then the
Republicans will control the legisla-
ture.
And if the discredited Democratic
machine controls the Democratic party
again, it means certain defeat, just
as it means certain defeat if the old
Republican machine controls the Re
publican party. The people are
through with the old machines, of both
parties.-Pueblo Leader.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20
MAY INITIATE BILL.

In an endeavor to devise ways and
means for securing for the counties Of
the state, their share of the state road
funds, unavailable by reason of the
illogality of house bill No. 200, the
vice presidents of the Colorado Good
Roads association, as well as the
County Commissioners association Of
the state, will meet in Denver on
Friday, May 81.
The state highway commission has
declared in favor of initiating bill
to turn these road funds over to that
body, and is preparing to have petit
tions circulated. These petitions must
be filed with the secretary of state
by July 3, and contain 10000 names.
There is strong sentiment that
If possible, funds should be released
to the counties this year The only
manner in which this could be done,
is through an extra session of the leg
islature. To initiate bill would mean
that the funds would not be available
until after January, 1918.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

health, while others make specially
of moist and melancholy plays which
cause large, damp tears to fall with
a soft kerplung on the bosom Of a
new shirt. People frequent the the
ater for different reasons. Old men
always have to sit on the front row
because of not being able TO read the
town clock at distance of more than
three miles. Young men go in order
to relax, and sometimes succeed in
relaxing a weeks salary to the pro-
portions of Mexican dime. Women
go to weep and wonder whether the
heroine will marry the Russian duke
in white spats or unite her fortunes
with the son of poor but honest par
ents and live on oatmeal and undying
love.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20
HARMON AND BRYAN.

While the Democrats take great
pleasure in referring to the disgrace
full controversy" between Mr.. Taft and
Colonel Roosevelt, they seem to have
utterly overlooked the decidedly un-
called for and unjustifiable squabtle
between Governor Harmon of Ohio
and Colonel Bryan of Nebraska 1t
might not be bad idea for them to
cast the mote out of their own e, e
before attempting to pluck the beam
out Of the eye of the Repub.:can
party.
This Harmon-Bryan scrap has been
on longer than the Taft Roosevelt
fight. When Harmon was first tathei
of as a possible candidate of the DC !,
mocracy for the presidency, the Nc
braska statesman, who was not lner
a candidate for the presidency nor
has he yet been positively advanced
as a candidate-although he is said
to be eceptive-commence bitter
attack on the Ohio governor. This
attack was made in speeches in Texas
and other southern states, the Neoras-
kan going SO far as to say that he
would see to it that Harmon was not
the Democratic candidate.
Harmon took up the gage of bat
tie promptly, not showing the digni-
fed silence shown by Mr.. Taft for
so long, and travelled clear from Ohio
to Nebraska TO answer Bryan and to
make counter charges again h,m.
bryan countered in kind and invaded
Harmons state, conducting vigorous
campaign against the governor all
over the state of Ohio, and the light is
sill on. Bryan is doing the Roose-
velt stunt for the Democratic parry
i'll undertaking to say positively who
shall not run for the presidency, even
il he cannot say who shall Harmon
does not give promise of showing
much strength in the Democratic con
vention, but that does not palliate
the impertinenee of Bryan in fighting
him. The fight in the Democracy is at
least as bitter as that in the Republic
an ranks and no man can safely pre-
Gict its outcome. Evening Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Of 10 cents per package. The station
is two miles from the school.
Mr.. McAtee has notified us that the
following rates will be effective dur
ing the institute:
From Pagosa Springs, Rico, Sill
verton and intermediate points tickets
will be sold at one fare for the round
trip---dates of sale June /, and 10.
final limit June II. Durango will
sell five or more on one ticket to
Fort Lewis and return at one fare
for the round trip on any day of the
institute.
Program for the First Week
300 History, Mrs. Bell, Reading
Miss Reynolds.
i0:00- Sewing, Miss Allison; Arith-
metic, Mr.. Snyder.
11:00-Folk Stories, Mrs. Belt Lam
81 age, Hiss Reynolds.
Noon.
1:30-Music, Mrs. Bell.
autobiography, Mrs. Bell; Nature
Study, Mr.. Snyder.
3:00-Home Economics, Miss Ali.
son; Theory and Art, Miss Reynolds.
4:00-Cooking, Miss Allison.
S:00-Lectures Tuesday and Thurs.
day, Miss Allison; Talks, Wednesday
and Friday, Mr.. Snyder
Miss Allison will not be present
the second week and Mrs. Pulfori vii
give talks on school law during the
week. The evening meetings will con,
sist of talks on school management
cooking. sewing, illustrate I'd talks anc
a reception. We shall hope to Offer
work in drawing.
DO NOT FORGET YOUR BED
DING, THE SCHOOL HAS NO BED
DING ABOVE THE MATTRESS
WITH WHICH TO SUPPLY YOU
President Charles Lory may be witt
us and deliver lecture the seconc
| week
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Ohio is now the center of political
wire pulling. The Harmon, Taft
Roosevelt and La Toilette forces are
busy advancing their claims to the
presidential nomination. Harmon has
but little opposition, but at the same
time 1t was found necessary to refute
the arguments of w. ]. Bryan who
recently finished a campaign there
against Harmon. With three Repub-
licans in the race Taft will likely
be an easy winner, although the ex-
president has many strong friends in
Ohio. 1t is not necessary that a man
should carry his own state to be pop
ular in the country and no doubt Roos-
evelt would like to get even with Taft
who practically captured Roosevelt's
home state, New York. The favorite
son idea has much to do with in
fluencing the vote of state but in
those states where every other man
is favorite son it is impossible to
recognize all of them all of the time.
Such men as James r. Garfield of
Ohio carry some weight when they
go against the favorite son. Should
this powerful Republican state refuse
to support Taft he would, of course,
at once be eliminated from the con-
test.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Should the rule prevail at the ma
tional Republican convention that all
contested delegates take no part in
the vote on questions of contest in
which the delegates are interested
parties, there may not be quorum
Washington state has arranged for a
contesting delegation. The manner OF
the selection of delegates to the ma.
tional conventions is just as much OF
a farce as has been the method of the
election of United States senator's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

1t is to be hoped that the delegates
who have been elected to give Du-
range a commission form of govern.
ment will be able to get down tc
business and at an early date prepare
charter that will meet the approva,
of the people. 1t is apparent that
neither a too conservative nor toe
radical charter will be accepted. Tic
delegates elected no doubt car. read
between the lines and determine VIA,
the people of Durango expect fror
them. We have every reason to be.
iieve that they will be equal 70 the
occasion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

fax county, in addition to producing
10 per cent Of the total output OF
New Mexico, is also the only ejunty
in which coking operations are car
ried on, and in 1911 total of Tj7, Jos
tons OF coal mined in that .turty
was made into coke. In 1910 the coal
made into coke in Colfax county
amounted to 70l ,204 tons.
The number of men empl oyed in the
coal mines of New Mexico in 1911
was 1907, who worked an aycr. sc OF
$50 days, against 3,5s3 for an average
OF 2S3 days in 1910. The average pro-
duction for each employe in 1911 was
1857 tons for the year, or 81, tons
II day, against 979 tons and S.46 tens
respectively, in 1910.
Although a comparatively smn'
portion of New Mexico's product is
undercut by machines, there is very
little coal shot from the solid. Near.
ly all of It is either undercut or shear
ed by hand, and it is credit to The
new state that the methods employed
to insure safety in its larger mine.
are of the best known. In the larger
mines shot frers are employed Il
shoot down the coal, and every pre-
caution is taken to see that the Goa
is properly undercut or sheared, tha
the holes are properly drilled, ant
that the shots are properly placed he
fore they are fired. In some cases Iii,
shooting is done by electricity, thu
current being turned on from or.sidt
the mine, and no shooting is done unit
after every man is known to have si
the mine. In 1911, 93,721 tors, or
per cent of the total of the productic,
of coal was undercut by machines, o
which ten were reported in use. Il
1910 only three machines were en-
ployed, mining 71,609 tons Of coal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The bill provi1ing Cor the election
ca United States senators by direct
vote of the people is now ready fol
President Taft's signature. 1t re-
quired just eighty-six years to ac-
complish what should have been done
when John Quincy Adams was presi.
dent. The movement was initiated
during his administration and it re.
quired almost century for the peo.
PIE to find out that the majority was
wrong at that time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

One of the laws of nature is pro-
gression. The principle of evolution
has been generally accepted, and yet
it seems necessary to drag many ol
our able men along for twenty-five
fifty, seventy-fve and even an hun.
dred years before they will admit that
the times have changed and that great
niajorities fade away into lnsignif-
cant minorities because of the failur,
to recognize these inevitable natura
laws of progression or evolution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20
DELEGATES WILL MEET.

Under a provision in the ordinance
pertaining to the commission govern
ment affairs it is provided that the
delegates selected Tuesday shall meet
IN the district court room next Mon
day, at 10 o'clock a. M, for the pur-
pcse of organizing for business. In
accordance the delegates will meet at
the time and place provided, and will
then begin upon the very important
work for Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

pensing with war. Not all understand
the great work of this, the most sip.
nificant of all the great assemblages
o. the representatives Of the nations
that presume to control and shape the
destiny of the human race.
several departments or organiza-
tons in this country have cente-ed
their activities in making Peace day
one of results. The educational in
stitutions cf the United States ard
perhaps taking the lead in this move
ment and are asking that the day be
made one Of general observance.
1t is the earnest desire of many of
the great thinkers of the world that
the history of war shall be found onlv
in the records of the past
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20
FIRST ARIZONA HOUSE NAMES
SWITCH"AN AS SPEAKER

Samuel E. Bradner, a switchman in
the Southern Pacific yards at Benson
received unanimous vote OF .he
Democrats when the Legislature con.
vened on March Is. Bradner's only
rival for the place was A. R. Lynch
an attorney of Stafford. Bradner
headed the labor delegation. Rio
Grande Employees Magazine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

We are in receipt of catalogue OF
the agricultural college which is very
interesting to all who are interested
in agricultural work and particularly
the work along scientific lines. The
agricultural industries are being Civ
en- every encouragement and atten-
tion possible by the force of profes-
sors under the direction of President
Lory who is one of the ablest men in
the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

From all parts of the state come
reports that the recent cold weather
has done no damage to fruit The
weather was unusual for this time ir
May. Snow fell in all parts of Colo
RADIO except the extreme southern
The temperature hovered around the
freezing point and the smudge pots
were in readiness in many places, but
were not used.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The ordinary boy longs for the time
when he will reach his majority that
he may be Independent. 1t requires
but a few months from parental daS
pendence to teach him that his ~
and independent field is one in which
he can hustle just as much as he
wants to for his board and clothes
and few more Of the necessaries Of
life. Sooner or later he learns that
there is no such thing rs independ-
ence. He learns that when he be-
comes independent of one condition he
at once becomes dependent upon an
other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

1t seems that Maryland has decided
so far as the Republicans are con.
cerned, to divide equally the delegate
vote between Taft and Roosevelt, each
taking eight votes. Some of those
states, such as Maryland and Massa.
chusetts, had better take course ir
law making. 1t is rather strange that
after the vote is taken they must ig.
more the law and resort to a compro-
mise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The federal statute does not pro
vide for the succession to the rights Of
desert land entryman in the event
of his death. Such succession is, there
fore, controlled by the laws of the
state in which the land embraced il
the entry is situated and the land de
partment will dispose of the case ac
cordingly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20
MANCos LIGHT PLANT SOLD

Last week George E. Mineah be-
came the owner of the electric light
plant distributing system and fran
chise of the Mancos Electric Light
company owned by Messrs. Leon Ash
back and D. E. Ireland.
Mr.. Mineah is in charge of the
business, Mr.. Ireland remaining as
manager of the plant. s-.1e
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

We are inclined to feel that our
job is little worse than the other
fellows, but we make an exception of
the Republican national committee
when they meet the fifth of June in
Chicago to hear the contests between
the Taft and Roosevelt delegates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

1t is apparent the Pacific slope and
Mississippi valley are for Roosevelt
strong, while the Rocky mountain
states and the south are just as strong
for Taft. The east and middle east
seem to be well divided between the
two aspirants.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

There will be big forestry exhibit
at the San Diego exposition in 1915.
The government is taking an interest
in the work. The exhibits will IT,
lustrate the methods of foresters from
the earliest times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

According to reports there will be a
big crop in the Missouri Mississippi
valley country. In fact all over the
United States there is every indica-
tion of record year in the agricu
tural line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The Roosevelt forces are at work in
Ohio and from all appearances such
men as Garfield of that state, Gov
ernor Stubs of Kansas and many
other progressive leaders are inclined
to believe that there is a chance to
take Ohio fromTaft, but we will be-
lieve it when the vote is counted and
1t is shown that Taft has lost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Poor old Denver has some five dsys
of turmoil to go through before she
knows who will determine her fate
for the next four years. She has the
sympathy of all who know the real
situation. 1t is largely a struggle
for supremacy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Some how it always happens that
when riot is to be put down by the
officers and it becomes necessary to
resort to firearms the victim of the
first volley is some innocent bystand-
er. This would indicate poor marks
manship. However, it may indicate
nervousness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20
TO THE TEACHERS OF SOUTH.
WESTERN COLORADO

Because of the fact that there has
been sharp advance in the price of
meat and because we are not able
to secure help at the price at which
we had thought to secure it we shall
find it necessary to charge the fol
lowing prices for board and laundry
instead of the prices named in the in
stitute circular. o."
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Being president of Mexico is mat
ter of common occurrence among the
big men of that country Every once
in awhile some one gets the appoiat-
ment. When ever the people get tired
of their president down there they
do not necessarily retire him. They
appoint another man for the position
and they hold the office jointly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The greatest satisfaction man
can have is that of having converted
some one to his way of thinking, but
it is most aggravating to find out
the next day that the work must be
done over again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

There are many in the world who
believe that luck should be for them
when as a matter of fact luck is al
ways your enemy and it is your bound
en- duty to beat down your enemy
when ever he bobs up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The one needed law that stands out
above all others at this time, in the
way of changing the election machin-
cry methods, is a national primary
law
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

You may if you choose violate the
rules of society, the laws of the citv
state and nation, but remember that
you are expected to pay the penalty
sooner or later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Some time when you are feeling
the best with yourself jot down all
those things that you think one should
rot do. Then take your pencil and
check out of that list all those that
you find you do. Notice how few there
are not checked. If you not believe it.
try it and be certain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The recent pension law signed by
Taft is certainly very good law and
provides that the amount of the pen
sion received by an old soldier de-
pends upon his time of service in the
army and his age at the present time.
All must recognize the merits of these
provisions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Still the Denver contest grows in
interest and mud singing. Too bad
for poor old Denver. She has to put
up with something like that about
every other year. But then it is not
so bad after all, since many other
large cities have their troubles, too.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Major James Thompson of Denver,
pioneer, says it is a mistake to
place trout fry in the mountain
streams. He says they are gobbled up
by the big fish. He suggests that
the young trout be kept in pounds till
they are big enough to take care If
themselves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

President Taft has received many
criticisms not due him. Ex-senator
Aldrich is the man who deserves the
criticism. His conscience eS2aae5es
him and he retired from the u =
States senate, allowing the blame fol
his actions to fall on others.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Soon the people of Colorado will be
engaged in the selection of candi-
dates for state office. Both parties
are claiming that the spirit of pro-
eressiveness will characterize their
respective conventions. That will re-
main to be seen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Clark seems to have had no sec
ond in California. 1t is barely pos
sible that ne may yet receive the
nomination on the first ballot but it
is not likely. The other candidates
are likely to combine their forces
against him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

We have been taught that CON uas,
tition is the life of trade, but we 49,
also being taught that a mononolv
gets along very well anv how
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Did you ever see any smoke COM
ing out of the chimney of an air cas-
tie or dust rising from the trail of ,
wagon hitched to star?
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

= n . u u = y ua y naauna y y
" DENVER, MAY I6.--EvANS u
!" TO-DAY SUED THE DENVER =
!" POST FOR ANOTHER HALF n
3 MILLION FOR ADDITIONAL ::
y LIBEL. -
n = = = = y = = 4 4 u.uuuu
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

Board from June to June is
moon to noon) ...-.-.....-.........-......s90 90
Board by the week ............... 500
Board by the day............................ 100
Board by the meal ....................... .25
Laundry trough dry) by the doz. so
On June 8 teachers may use the
laundry machinery and steam and
do their own laundry work at charge
of 25 cents.
Meal tickets must be secured at
the office in advance.
Teams will meet the trains at he
Fort Lewis station (NOT HESPER-
uS) on request. There will be a
charge of 25 cents for each passen.
ger. Each passenger is entitled 10
carry one package free; additional
baggage will be charged at the rate
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

1t is possible for one to aim co ,;,,.
that he will never hit any thing on
this old earth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1912-05-20

The latest feature Of the Denver
mayorality contest is the endorsement
Of Arnold by Mrs. Sarah Plat Decker.
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made INDECENT by the disease and is
rendering great service not only to
the city of Des Moines but to a number
of outside communities who have ap-
piled for relief. Several counties are
now building hospitals where in due
time they hope to make provision for
their consumptive population. All in
all, the general combat against tuber-
culosis present some very encouraging
aspects
That there is need for some more
aggressive cooperation in the final
combat against tuberculosis is appar-
ent as it is entrenched behind cen
turtles of tradition and interviewer with
our complex social institutions. The
disease can be stamped out, but not
until every community in the state
recognizes the absolute necessity for
adequate disqualification of every adj
vanced consumptive.
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