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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
THE FLAREBACK IN COLORADO.

The bareback of the initiative and
referendum in Colorado is a depleted
state treasury. The Oregon doctrine
that the functions of the legislature
should be reserved for the people, to
be vised and supervised from agate
to zinc, has been found susceptible Of
abuse in other states, owing to
availability in the hands of men wiz
have axes to grind and busybodies
with fads to exploit; but the high cost
of the thing had not been conspic-
uously remarked until Governor Am
mons spoke warningly on the subject
of signing petitions for initiating and
referring laws.
Certainly, great reform measure
which has been so, much in demand
that its use emptied the state treas
ury in two years ought to have had
compensations Commensurate with
the outlay, but here again the gov
ernor pricks Populist bubble. Who
would have thought that law enacted
to promote the putting of meritorius
legislation on the books could play
the common people false, actually con-
spring to keep the very best meas
ures off the statute books for two
years? Here is where the referendum
feature gets in it's deadly work, in
the hands of men who thus find it
easier to smother a law that conflicts
with their interests than to take it
into court on a question of validity.
The expense of sending bill back
to the people for ratification is only
few hundred dollars, but if the privi-
lege is greatly abused and special
elections are called, the expense is
run up to hundreds of thousands. The
state is flooded with petitions, first
to get proposition before the leg
islature, and then to render it in
operative, state of things which
we are sure will cause many to sym
pathize with Governor Ammons in his
appeal to the voters to use the same
discretion in signing petitions that
they employ in voting for officials.
and to learn to say mo" unless con-
WINGED that the petition represents a.
good purpose.
But does not that word of caution
to voters uncover the fact, apparently
not obvious to the governor, that a
third vital defect resides in the law?
We gather that the much-vaunted ini-
tiative and referendum is disastrously
costly, scandalously open to manipu-
lation, and offers blazing proof that
the people are not qualified to legis-
late.-Denver Republican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The Herald favored the initiative
and referendum when first adopted
but after seeing the abuses and in
effectiveness of the act it should be
abolished. For instance the voters
gave something like thirty thousand
majority against the public utility
measures last fall. In the face of
this "voice of the people" the legis-
lature spent nearly month adopting
a similar measure. Several other
measures were treated likewise. Again,
the act furnishes the freaks and Bar
ney Haugheys with an excuse to bore
the life out of people circulating pc
titions and burdening the ballot at
excessive cost to the taxpayers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
FOILED AGAIN.

Another Japanese plot has been foil
ed in the nick of time. Within the
last few weeks eight Japanese walters
employed at the Army and Navy club
and two more at the United Service
club have been discharged.
The day might have come when one
of these japanese walters, as he serv-
ed the soup, would overhear an army
officer reveal the secret that there
were coast defense guns at Sandy
Hook, or retired navy officer in a
of indiscretion let out that it
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

ance of pressure of public opinion an
tagonistic to some chief items of the
tariff bills. Great bodies of men
seek to create an artificial opinion,
to overcome the interests of the pub
lie for their private profit. Only pub
lie opinion can check and destroy il"
The statement was made to the
semi-weekly meeting of correspond
ents. The president chided the report
ers, saying he did not believe they had
advised the country of the organized
forces working. Wilson said he did
not fear that the lobbyists efforts
would succeed, and added that he did
not mean to intimate that the lobbists
were corrupt but added they waged
campaign of Misrepresentation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
OUR COAST DEFENsEs.

There is general opposition to the
statement just issued by the secretary
of war regarding defenses of the Uni
ted States. The Pueblo Star-Journal,
Democratic, thinks the secretary acted
in bad taste, saying:
Secretary of War Garrison has
issued prepared statement in which
he discusses the inadequacy of coast
defenses unless large mobile force is
handy to assist in protecting them.
The secretary declares that land at
tacks are easy, and cites the recent
mimic war at Boston, when the city
was Captured" by land attack, the
approach to the city having been
made from New Bedford, where the
attacking party was landed. The sec
retary calls attention to the fact that
most Of the coast defense guns are
inadequate for fighting against troops
owing to their heavy, construction and
their being designed for use against
warships. 1t is the intention in the
future to have many smaller guns,
which can be used against land at
tack
while Secretary Garrison's state
ment is not alarming in its nature, it
will be generally misconstrued as
meaning that our coast defenses are
not to be depended upon as protec-
tion for our cities in event of war.
With the present tension owing to the
Japanese affair it is natural that there
should be considerable discussion of
the preparedness of the United States
to engage in war, but it is question
able if statements like that of the
secretary of war serve any good pur-
pose at this time. Japan is close
ly watching what transpires in this
country and Secretary Garrison's re-
marks will have bad effect on the
Japanese jingoes who are crying for
| war with this country. These fire.
brands will imagine that the United
States is in no shape to defend its
| seacoast and are likely to cry louder
| than ever for war between the two
countries. 1t would have been better
| if Secretary Garrison had waited un-
til the Japanese dispute had been sat-
isfactorily settled before making any
comment ON the necessity for changes
in our coast defense methods.
"Tbc reasoning of Secretary Gar
rison will not be considered logical by
most military and naval critics, es-
pecially if the attacking power should
be some foreign one, exclusive of Eng
land. The defect in Secretary Gar
rison's reasoning is that he overlooked
the navy entirely when estimating the
| strength of our coast defenses. Land
attacks can be made on forts, but
with an adequate navy such as the
| United States possesses it is highly
improbably that any large military ex-
pedition could manage to gain foot
hold in the United States. The navy
would guard the coast and it's scout
ships would detect the approach OF
containing a hostile army. England
because of its ownership of Canada
is the only country that might be
able to send large land forces into
this country, but the possibility OF
trouble with England will hardly ever
threaten this country again. Sea bat
ties, not land ones, are likely to set
tie any war in which the United States
might become involved"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
PROMINENT DENVER WOMAN
VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE

DENVER, May 26.-Mrs. Anna
Kygsley, aged IS, wife of William
Kygsley, former district judge, died
in her apartments at the Vallejo hotel
this morning, and was found shortly
afterward with the face downward in
bathtub filled with water. Physi-
clans say she fell into the tub after
fatal heart attack.
The woman had locked both doors
of the private bathroom, and it was
necessary for j. E. Halduno, the hotel
manager, to break them in.
The deceased had been an invalid
for years. Her condition has been
such that since December a nurse has
been her constant attendant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
FLORIDA GLEANINGS
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The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harley Roberts is quite i'll.
Cyrus Cook and Spurgeon Kelley
moved their cattle to the upper Flor
ida Thursday.
Mrs. C. E. Hampton has received
word from Greeley, Colorado, that her
mother is seriously i'll. Recovery is
doubtful as the lady is about eighty
four years of age.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Spencer moved
some of their household effects to
Electra Lakes the first of the week.
They expect to spent the summer at
the resort.
Miss Alice Hampton is over to spend
the weekend with her parents. She
reports her school work going nicely
on Pine river. Miss Alice is quite
adapted to her work and no doubt will
become one of La Plata county's best
teachers.
The Sunday school rally and insti-
tute conducted by the Revs. James
Russell and Henry NJ. Steidley, at the
Presbyterian church last Wednesday
was largely attended and was report
ed by many to be one of the best
Institutes ever attended. About sixty
were present in the evening to hear
Mr.. Steidley's lecture on "Child Ma
ture and Child Nurture" The speak
er is a splendid student of human
nature and ably delivered his lecture.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
FAIR EXCHANGE
A New Back for an Old One-How a
Durango Resident Made a Bad
Back Strong


The back aches at times with a
dull, indescribable feeling making you
weary and restless; piercing pains
shoot across the region of the kid
neys, and again the loins are so lame
that to stoop is agony. No use to rub
or apply plaster to the back If the
kidneys are weak. You cannot reach
the cause. Follow the example If this
Durango citizen.
John Palcis, 116 Fourth Ave-, Du-
range, Colo, says: "My back panied
me constantly. When l stopped,
sharp twinges darted across my loins
and when l was resting there was a
dull ache there. My kidneys were
out of order and the kidney secretions
were sometimes too frequent, and then
again retarded. Being told about
Doan'e Kidney Pills, took them. I
am glad l did now as they soon re-
lieved me. l continued using Doan's
Kidney Pills and am now cured"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-a
take no other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
LOBBYISTS TRYING TO
CREATE SENTIMENT

WASHINGTON, D. c., May &C.
President Wilson today issued the fol-
lowing statement:
81 think the public ought to know
of the extraordinary exertions that
are being made by lobbyists in Wash
ington to gain recognition for cer-
tain alterations in tariff bills. The
capital city has seldom seen so nu-
merous. Industrious and insidious lob
by. There is everys evidence Of un-
limited money being spent to sustain
the lobby, and to create the appear
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Again, let US repeat that the Demo-
cratic platform declared for revision
of the tariff downward, and not the
running Of legitimate enterprise. How
is it then that sugar and wool are
given such hard blows. Nine-tenths
Of the people know that the Under
wood bill will ruin the sugar industry
Of Colorado. The Herald favors a
reduction, on sugar of even 80 cents
per hundred, retaining rs per cent
duty. Wool can also stand reduc-
Hon. The general run Of people never
thossht Colombo would be the target.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The suffragists of Philadelphia have
got permission to invade the ball
parks and convert the fans. If no ad-
mission fee is demanded of the work
ers, we fancy the suffragist leaders
will be embarrassed to take care of
all the missionaries who present them
selves for Jobs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

cations are to be scrupulously respect
ed, but no extravagant claim, no So
phistical prtension will be put over
Mr. Bryan and his counselor, Profess
sor Moore. In fair argument Japan
will find these match. There will
be no quibbling, but neither will there
be any mushy surrender to bubbles
and confusion of issues. The alarmed
editors are imagining vain things
Record Herald
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
WONDERFUL SKIN sALvE

Bucklen's Arnica Salve is known
everywhere as the best remedy mode
for all diseases Of the skin, and Axso
for burns, bruises and boils. Reduces
inflammation and is soothing and heal
ing. j. G. Sossman, publisher Of the
News, of Cornelius, N. c., writes that
one box helped his serious skin ahl
ment after other remedies failnd.
Only 25c. Recommended by all drug
lists,
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Holding that a street car company
shouldn't trust to the 'animal heat"
of the passengers to make its cars
comfortable, Judge Wells has fined
the Chicago City Railway company
$500 for cold cars. If the mental
and emotional heat of the aforesaid
passengers could be utilized, however,
the cars would be sufficiently warm in
any weather
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
was possible to reach the navy yard

was possible to reach the navy yard
by way of the Brooklyn bridge.
Eternal vigilance is the price of
safety. In the present dire emer-
gency every American knows that the
army and navy to man will do their
duty, even if they have to pass the
dishes round the table at their IA
vorite clubs.-New York World.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

We can hardly believe there is any
danger of war between this country
and Japan. Richard Harding Davis
has not recently been photographed
in his field outfit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Emma Goldman has at last found
a way to get even with her enemies.
When run out of San Diego, Cal, she
assured the citizens that never, never
again would she visit their fair town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

"What good is board of aldermen,
anyhow" asks Mayor Gaynor of New
York. Well, for one thing, it al
ways brings the gray wolves out
where they can be recognized.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The return of Robert w. Speer to
Denver in time to participate in the
aftermath of the election, will cause
that distinguished gentleman to say:
"And there are others who have been
kicked out Of office"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

If the dismissal of Miss Roache by
the Denver fire and police board caused
the defeat of Arnold, why was it the
same influence did not favor Danny
Sullivan who came to the rescue of
Miss Roache and made her the only
deputy sheriff in the United States
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Officials of the various Standard
Oil companies are kept so busy de-
claring dividends that some of them
find it necessary to have their meals
brought into their Offices.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

One of the benefits of commission
government is the retirement of Nc
Guaren who has been four-flusher
for years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The News says most of the present
city officials of Denver have given
good service-even Mayor Arnold is
commended indirectly. This is the
case of before and after taking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29
TELEGRAPHIC TABLOIDS.

WILMINGTON, o. - The entire
night police force-Henry Collier and
Al McCoy-is under arrest, because it
engaged in rough and tumble fight
in which both used their clubs freely
on each others heads. The village
day marshal made the arrest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

President Patterson of the National
Cash Register company is the whole
cheese with Dayton people. There
must be something to the man to
command such respect and confidence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

A London dispatch says that un-
derwriters quote 5 guineas per cent to
cover the risk of an outbreak of war
between the United States and Japan,
but to the gamblers it is only chance
to gamble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

King Peter of Servia is going to
abdicate because he is tired Too many
kings wait around until it becomes
necessary for them to abdicate be-
cause their subjects are tired.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

If you begin to feel pessimistic
think of the hardships and losses sus-
tanned by the flood and cyclone VIC
tins. The lot of every Herald reader
is far preferable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Alfalfa is doing fine but grain, es-
pecially oats, are trifle backward
The warm weather of the past week
is helping out wonderfully.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Mrs. Stoiber, with her maids and
butler, has removed from Stoiberhoff
to the Brown hotel. Mrs. Stoiber re-
quires retinue Of servants to wait
on her highness.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Couldn't be expected that the result
of the election would be accepted by
all the candidates, hence the pro-
posed contest by Armstrong is not at
all surprising.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

There has been no attempt on the
part of English suffs to strengthen
their cause by throwing decayed eggs
at people. Their self-restaint in this
respect deserves word of commen-
dation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

People may now be fined for singing
suggestive songs in Chicago. People
who write suggestive songs ought to
be banished to the south polar re-
pions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Mexico wants Porfirio to return and
take his old job. The Mexicans are
evidently willing to pay any price for
a little peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Hurry along road work between Pa
gosa Springs and the San Luis valley.
Let it be possible for auto parties to
make the trip this year with some de-
gree of comfort
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Decoration day Friday. If the old
time rule prevails, look out for rain.
But even the old veterans will not
object to a good rain even on this
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

OF course Canada, Australia and
other English speaking countries will
be with the United States in the mat
ter of the Japanese dispute.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Many Durangoites journey to the
country yesterday and were greeted
by green fields and happy farmers.
Prospects are sure bright for the year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Frank Chance is gradually becom-
ing convinced that it is useless to try
to get firm footing unless one has
something to stand on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

1t is understood Allison Stocker's
refusal to resign will be simply to
protect his bondsmen. We trust so.
We dislike to see a good man go
wrong,
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

There is little likelihood that Col
onel Roosevelt will become king of AL
bania unless somebody can convince
him that Taft is after the job.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

A boy has been burned by bunch
of firecrackers, which serves to re-
mind us that it is time to begin pre-
pairing for another sane Fourth.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Danny Sullivan was not in the run
ming. His administration has been
largely bluff. By this we mean, his
newspaper bureau.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

However, we say, let her go as she
lays. Let those who voted for Thorn
as and his like get their fill. We
will try and stand it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

All bitches are carrying full ca
pacity. Streams are running high and
furnish plenty of water, and every
farmer is using all the water allotted
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

1t will take more than defeat for
commissioner of Denver to cause. Hen
ry Arnold to give up. His is the
smile that will not wear off.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Judging by the number of freight
trains an6 loaded cars to and from
Silverton, San Juan county must be
picking up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

1t was not necessary, however, for
young Mr. Rockefeller to discover that
New York was wicked. Nearly every
body knew it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

London tnilitants will never gain
their point through violence. The riot
ers have lost the sympathy and re-
spect of most Americans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The long dry spell is not condu-
Give to big crops on dry land But
the San Juan basin has an abundance
of water for irrigation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

cast upon them by the morning paper
for number Of years? Or are mem
ories short?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Let the Denver newspapers cast
aside jealousy and cut out personal
ism as well as sensationalism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

A canoe is good thing of you have
it anchored upon the lawn and are
using it as a flower box.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The Herald at all times favors
peace, at home and abroad. Diplom-
acy beats fighting all hollow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

1t is to be hoped that Denver will
quit scrapping-or rather it's more or
less esteemed citizens.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The sweet girl graduates will be
followed by the June brides. The two
run hand-in-band.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Armstrong wants an office to which
the people of Denver did not give
him a clear title. Be game.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The Japanese jingoes will not win
out. At any rate there is no excuse
for any American jingoes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Herald's Semi Weekly will go into
a number of additional homes this
week. Growing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Auto owners hiked to the country
Sunday and enjoyed nature to the
full extent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

As Decoration day approaches do
the old soldiers remember the insults
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

MARYSVILLE, O.-Geo. w. Blake,
so, married Mrs. Mary ]. Stratton, Ga.
This is the brides fifth husband, but
only the third matrimonial venture for
the Bridegroom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Let the Japs boycott the Panama
exposition rather than give in.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Governor Ammons is in Washington
to protest against the removal of the
duty from wool and sugar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Wonder George Creel does not ex-i
press regret in column or two over
the defeat of John B. McGuaren.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The independent organ must have
slipped a cog or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

BERLIN-Diplomatic circles are all
wrought up by the publication of a
novel-"The Ambassadoress" which is
said to veil its characters so thinly
they are recognizable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

LONDON-The new Lord Ash
bourne has never worn anything but
saffron Irish kits and so society is
wondering if he will try to wear 'em
into the house of lords.
NEW YORK-Seven hundred bees
and hornets escaped in a subway train
when their cage was smashed. They
took to the new styles in hosiery and
a wild scramble was soon on.
PATERSON, N. J.-Samuel Medin-
kowski dreamed that his home and
store had been robbed. Investigation
proved the dream true, and he wildly
called the police saying he "had been
robbed in both places"
PHILADELPHIA - After thirty
years of bachelorhood, Noble Robin
son was bequeathed $5 in the will of
William Miller, who promised him
iudt dHlOuiil IL lie HtNtE HldTTleu.
WAYLAND, Mass.-Pansies, fruit
and nuts comprised the first 'fruita-
rian" dinner served by Mrs. w. H.
Henderson, president of the Anti-Vi-
visection association, to thirty girls.
WATERTOWN, Mass-After warm
ing couples at the high school prom
to stop the fish wigges, turkey trots
and ocean glides, officials stopped the
dance and the lid is tight on all
dances.
CHICAGO-Mrs. John O'Connor, in
court on the charge of selling watered
milk, pleaded that her cows get up
before daylight and chewed dew-laden
grass. The court discharged her.
AURORA, Ill.-Mrs. Rollo Lincoln
told the court her husband deserted
her because she had five pairs of
twins and seven singles-seventee
children in all-in twelve years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

Dayton, o., is the latest to adopt
government.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

The sweet girl graduates will soon
be as numerous as dandelions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-29

CHICAGO-Mrs. John O'Connor, il
court on the charge of selling wateret
milk, pleaded that her cows get uT
before daylight and chewed dew-lader
grass. The court discharged her.