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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
GOVERNOR SULZER TAKES
SHOT AT THE RAILROADS

ALBANY, N. Y, April 10.-"You
put the dollar above the man; ] put
the man above the dollar" declared
Governor Sulzer today in answering
the published statement of President
Truesdale of the D. l.. & W. rail
road that the disastrous wreck at Cor
ming last July was not attributable
to too few in the engine crew.
"You tell me the full crew bill will
cost your company some additional
dollars, but when the public recalls
that your stock is paying 55 per cent,
your enraged feeling will not excite
widespread sympathy said Sulzer.
To Truesdale's charges that the en-
gineer in the Corning wreck escaped
punishment because of some political
bargain, Governor Sulzer replied by
ordering District Attorney Smith of
Steuben county, to investigate at once
and call upon Truesday for informa-
ton
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Representative Hasty visited the
normal school at Greeley with Roady
Kenehan and here is what he has to
ssy about useless expenses: 81 find
that the appropriations which we
make are not expended for the pur-
pose intended. They have fashion
of spending money about as they
please irrespective as TO what we ap-
rropriate it for. They have debt
Of $3a,000 up there and they spent
$4,000 in needless improvements on
the homes Of the president when there
isn't a home in the entire Arkansas
valley that compares with it in pa
latialness even before they made the
improvements. Again, they expend
$1,000 a year for help on the lawn
Again, they maintain a greenhouse
there at the expense of the state and
there isn't girl who attends the in
stitution that can get flower. They
have to get their flowers down town
and those grown in the greenhouse arc
turned over to the president for his
home or his distribution. Again, there
is to much relation connected with
it's management. There are fathers
in-law and sons in-law, and you know
son-in-law -rder a father -in-la
when both are being supported by the
state doesn't amount to much. The
sons-in-law in that institution are pref
ty much luxuries and nothing else.
If we could get some one at the head
Of that institution who would cut out
his relations, who would use the
greenhouse money for the education
of our girls, and who would use a
little business judgment in the ex-
penditure of the money we give them,
our normal would be far better and
we wouldn't be so hard up"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

other progressive states. We want a
complete code covering utility cor
porations."
Attorney w. H. Malone, another
member Of the league, said he favors
making the fight entirely upon the one
bill to avoid danger of confusion.
"The corporations are going to re-
fer this bill and we ought to make
sure to have the people carry it and
thus establish the principle of state
regulation.
"Then we can have the law
strengthened later by legislative or
| initiated amendments. The main thing
now is to establish control.
"The next step will be public own
ership, for mere regulation will never
be wholly satisfactory We ought to
have the municipal ownership pro-
vision in this bill, but we can proba-
bly, get that later"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Uncertainty is the most damaging
thing we know of. TO reduce the tar.
iff on sugar to l cent with free trade
in three years, means that the sugar
beet industry will lag. 1t will be use
less trying to secure additional sugar
beet factories, especially in commu-
mites like Durango. 1t will be far
better for the people and the business
interests Of the country to have free
sugar from the start. Let the ex-
pertinent of free sugar be tried out.
If it works well then all the fuss
about tariff will be done away with.
If it proves detrimental then steps
can be taken to remedy the defect.
This staving off such an important
matter three years indicates coward
ice Of the worst kind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
THE PRIZE OCEAN FLIGHT.

Lord Northcliffe's offer of prize
of $4,000 to the first aviator making
a transatlantic flight in seventy-twc
consecutive hours has awakened the
livehest interest among airmen every
where, but almost without exception
the experts agree with the layman ir
thinking that the offer has been made
toe soon. Aviators are certainly moi
conservative by temperament, which
yives the greater weight to their keeps
ticism at this time.
There is no chance of flighr this
summer or the next, but in 1915 il
would be possible" says Claude Gra.
rsme- White.
Crossing the Atlantic ocean in thr
a.roplane as now constructed is quite
impossible says Bleriot. Vedrines
agrees. Ton Sopwith says The idea
of such tight now is sim oly 1T
dierous," though in five years tine
il will be another story.
Most of the experts admit the
in .dequacy Of the present typ. cf
machine, which has been built for
sneed with an eye to military utility
"i;h favc-iTg winds and a ca, n sea
fydro-aercplane that had the luck
to encounter vessels in mid-sea when
it became necessary to replenish the
supply of petrol might conceivably
make the flight, but such a success
would be little better than "fluke. "
1t would demonstrate nothing. The
machine that is to cross the ocean
must be equipped with at least two
engines; it must have vastly greater
carrying power for fuel, and most be
able to accommodate two pilots with
ease. Some experts put the mini
mum carrying power at two tons,
while others demand at least eight.
Altogether the trip seems rather far
9way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
SUFFRAGETTE EDITRESS
UNPOPULAR IN FRANCE

PARIS, April 1O.-Driven out by
the inhabitants of Estervielle because
OF popular distaste of articles on suf-
fraPe and marriage published in her
paper, Mile. Arri Ly and her mother
are today in flight, no one knows for
what destination.
Mile. Ly is famous French suf-
fragette, editor of LIE Combat Fem
iniste. About year ago she chal-
lenged Toulon newspaper editor to
duel because of an article she
thought offensive. Unpopular in Tou
lon, she moved on to Estervielle where
she was so tormented that she armed
herself with revolver. A few days
ago she gave up the struggle and
started for Arreau, but met like trou-
bles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Under the heading of state record.
the Denver Times gives the list of EN-
ployes in the different state insti
tutions. The article is republishet
in another column. Just think of tn,
state university having one employ,
for every five scholars. No wonder
the state is becoming bankrupt. Il
all the state institutions were PLACED
under one business head several hun,
dred thousand dollars year woulc
be saved. The present system i:
mighty expensive.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Some authorities say thai, meet.
ing with contrary winds off the cape
he swore terrific oath, In .case.
{, 'roe ~ which he nrire w:ath de.
reed that he shcu,t be occupied til
the crack of doom in endeavoring tc
weather the headland. Others state
that this punishment was meted ou,
to him in retribution for a terrible
murder he committed before commenc.
ing his fateful voyage.
Whatever the cause of this ancient
gentleman's monotonous wanderings
may be, II is probably in connection
with him, says the London Globe, that
the most authentic and cold blooded
record Of any phantom exists either
afloat or ashore. for 1t is stated that
in the log Of H. M. s. Bacchante
while on a voyage around the world
with the little princes in 1881, there
appears on July II the entry: Ely.
ing Dutchman crossed our bows." tn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
SOME LITTLE KNOWN LE-
GENDS OF PHANTOM SHIPS

1t would be surprising if among the
sailormen and fisherfolk, whose super
st ton is proverbial. a large amount
of legendary narrative connected with
t. cir calling did no; exist. A little
research proves M, this is so and
tnat the sea posses IS iis quota uf
uo anniness, but VII. 4, with one no.
table exception, is seldom heard Of.
This of course, if the famous "Fly-
ing Dutchman," or phantom ship Of
Vanderdecken. How the story ciie-
mated is doubtful, but it has been as
certained that there was seaman Of
rapute who many years ago sailed
from Holland to the east via the Cape
Of Good Hope but was never again
beard Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

According to Democratic program
the fate of beet sugar in the United
States is vested in one man-Wood-
row Wilson. The entire Democratic
membership of the ways and means
committee is like wooden man
VI. ling to flop one way or the other
and our own Senator Thomas has no
views to express except that he will
vote with his party. This is an ap-
pailing condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

In another column is an editorial
from the Pueblo Chieftain suggesting
the abolishment of the present sys-
TEN Of state government and theaelec-
ton Of commission Of thirteen. This
idea was suggested by The Herald
some weeks ago. The commissioners
to draw a salary of say $4,000 to
$1,000 a year and have charge Of
every department of state outside Of
the state elective officers, regulating
the number of employees in each de-
partment, compelling all state en-
ployes to earn their salaries---in fact,
have complete Jurisdiction over them.
Aso have charge Of state institutions
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Additions to the residence of the
president of the state normal school
had to be made whether the schoo
has funds or not. Most of us woult
consider s3,500 residence pretty
good, but this was spent in altera
tions and improvements. Other expen
lures were about on the same basis
No wonder the state is going bank
rupt. There will be little improve
ment until all educational and Other
institutions are placed under bust
ness administration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
HOUSEHOLD NOTES.

Nike will not reopen hole which
has been filed with any mixture con-
tainirg lye. Flour and lye make a
good paste for the purpose.
Ii you get ink on your fingers, wet
the head of a match and rub it on tn.
spots. 1t is a much quicker method
than aiowir1 it to wear off.
To remove the yellow stains caused
in eth tubs and basins by the drir-
ping of the faucets, use pulverized
chalk moistened with ammonia.
Combs will soon warp if washed
with soap and hot water. 1t is best
to put a little ammonia in lukewar a
water and scrub with i:ail brush.
When taking spots out with gaso-
line, nut piece of b citing paper
Under the cloth, and no circle will re-
main after the material has been
cleaned.
When the fruit jar lids are difficult
to remove, try holding the tops in
warm water for minute. You will
be surprised how easily they will
come off.
Baked potatoes are delicious if
slice of bacon is put inside. Make q
hole in the potato with an apple corer
roll a piece of bacon and place 1t
in the hole.
A good way to clean patent leather
shoes is to remove all the dirt and
then wipe them over with soft cloth
dipped in milk. Polish with a dry
cloth.
The skin of grapefruit, after re-
moving the bitter white pulp, can be
crystallized and cooked in the same
manner as orange and lemons rinds
are prepared.
If vinegar and olive oil in equal
parts are rubbed on both sides Of a
tough steak and allowed to stand for
two hours before cooking the steak
will be tender.
70 make the beaten egg in which
you dip croquettes go further, use hot
water, beating all the while. The prp-
portion is three tablespoonfuls Of VA
ter to an egg.
When washing cream wool or cot
ten goods, try putting in the water a
few onion skin which have been boiled
in the last running water. You will
be insured clear, bright cream color.
Soutons of soup can easily be made
in the corn pepper. They will crisp
in a moment. Cut the bread into
squares the desired size, place in the
pepper and thrust them into the fur
mace.
Mint sandwiches are excellent for
supper or afternoon tea. Mince the
leaves from two punches, season with
oil, vinegar, salt and paprika and
spread between slices of bread and
butter.
If salt fish is required for imme-
diate use it will freshen much more
quickly if soaked in milk instead Of
water. Sour milk will answer as well
as sweet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

The spectacle of United States
senator from Colorado having no pro-
nounced views on whether sugar
should be on the free list or taxed
at the rate of l cent per pound. All
Thomas will say is that he will vote
with his party. What on earth is the
good of having senator. The posi-
tion might better be vacant. 1t is q
sad thing to think that Colorado is
thus handicapped.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
PLOT TO CAUSE FRENCH
PRESIDENT TO RESIGN

PARIS, April 11.-What is describ-
ed as plot to force the resignation
| of President Poincare today is in full
swing in the French senate, according
to many usually well informed peo-
pie. The political bloc which backed
the presidential candidacy of the rich
/ NJ. Pans and which was soundly flog-
ged at the election at Versailles, Pre-
mier Poincare being elected almost
on the first ballot, is alleged to have
taken the warpath again against Poin-
care and his friends, hoping to bring
about the chief executives retirement.
1t is pointed out that the vote of the
senate which caused the recent fall Of
Prime Minister BRAND and his cabi-
net, was in reality aimed at Poincare
1t is also known that Senators George
Clemenceau and Emile Combes, lead
ers of the bloc, are Poincare's Bit
terest political enemies and will re-
fuse all compromise. Clemsnceau,
dubbed the tiger" because of the
ferocity of his attacks, and the "cabi-
net wrecker" because of his frequent
victories over ministries, has huge
following. So has Combes. And both
men are acknowledged as being among
the shrewdest politicians in France. Lu-
cien Millevoye, a political writer, in
an interview today said:
aWa -o+
1t is tottering on the brink of preci-
pice but it menaces the republican
party, the ministry and the presidency
in its fall"
Prime Minister Louis Barthou, al
though an able statesman, it is said,
will be downed just as BRAND was
downed. Wiseacres declare this will
be the bloc's game-to cause on min.
istry after another to resign until
Poincare, in despair, will hand in his
resignation as president of France.
Poincare will not let himself be han
died in any such way, according to
those who know him best. The mo-
ment he becomes certain that the bloc
is simply playing politics of the OBJ
structionist variety, he will demand
the dissolution of the chamber Of dep
uties and throw himself upon the
country. Only once has this besn
done. MacMahon accomplished It in
1877.
However, the French president esrr-
not dissolve the chamber without the
consent of the senate and in this m
stance it is not believed the senate
would agree. Thus President Poincars
would have to wait until the regular,
elections next fall. Ten, if the SEN,
ate continues its distractions, and
President Poincare should be unable
to retain cabinet, he would, Il is
believed, simply retire from ofiice.
And this, it is alleged, is what ths
bloc, so badly defeated at the vsr-
sa'lles election, hopes to bring about.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
REFUSES To PAY UNDER
TAKERS BILL FOR DOUBLE f

CHICAGO, April 1O.-Leo Allen,
Chicago's latest "Enoch Arden" today
told an undertaken that he could go
plumb to Hades before he would pay
for casket he never occupied
When Allen disappeared several
years ago, his wife mourned him as
dead. She identified body dragged
from the Lincoln park lagoon as that
of her husband and provided proper
burial.
Allen has been sojourning in Eu-
rope. He found the undertaker's bill
awaiting him when he arrived.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14
BLUE SKY" STATUTES
LIKED BY LEGISLATORS

NEW YORK, April 11.--When the
Investment Bankers association of
America was organized in this city
last summer, its members were warn
ed that blue sky" bills would be in
troduced in most of the state legis-
latures during the winter, and unless
they bestirred themselves measures
would be enacted which, while aimed
at irresponsible dealers and fake Sc
curities, would injure the business Of
legitimate firms.
This prediction was based on the
prospect that many of the legislatures
would take as their model the original
Kansas blue sky" law, which has
been found so defective that some of
it's provisions are avowedly ignored
by its administrator, Banking Com
missioner Dolley.
The prediction has been fully veri-
fed and even New York is threaten
ing to get into line, the assembly
having passed the Goldberg bill, which
investment bankers say is worse than
even the Kansas law Compliance
with it, they say, would stop all deal
ing in securities in this state.
The bankers are confident, however.
that when it's full effects are under
stocd it will not be passed by the SEN
ate in anything like its present shape.
Restricted to its real object and made
workable, it will have the support of
the bankers, as they are more in
terested than anybody cise in the sup
Fl ession of fraudulent dealers and So
curities.
+. brief survey of the Fl "a shows
shat activities in the various states
have been about what the bankers ex
pected.
The original Ktlsas act is almo.i
as broad as the Goldberg Lii, but
exempts local banks. 1t has not been
enforced in all it's terms, but has
been used as a club to drive out deal
ers who were deemed to be irrespon-l
sible.
The Missouri legislature has passed |
bill similar to the Kansas law, but |
exempts from its operation invest
ment and brokerage houses dealing lin
the opinion of the banking commits
sioner' in municipal securities and
other high grade stock, bonds and Sc
curities." In this shape the law is |
said to be acceptable to Investment
houses in Missouri.
The West Virginia legislature has
passed the original Kansas act.
The form of act proposed by the
Investment Bankers association is
SAID 10 be in course of adoption, with
various changes, in New Hampshire,
Maine and Massachusetts.
Vermont has passed the Kansas bill.
but its provisions are permissive in
stead of mandatory.
The Indiana legislature passed a
bill similar to the Kansas law, which
was vetoed by the governor as en-
t'rei.s impracticable and dangerous.
Bills have been introduced in New
Jersey, Connecticut, Ohio, Illinois Cal
lforrna Wisconsin, Michigan and a.her
states, but in mo't of them do not
seem to be making much headw.
Inc Wisconsin BIZ! is unders., d
10 oe favored by loci, tanking hou...
aud presumably is Conservative ID
safe from the legitimate invest .o.ntl
noint of view.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

1t is said most of the bills sent to
the governor have to be returned for
clerical correction. This is the re-
suit of placing men and women on
the pay roll of the state who are
incompetent. 1t is a fact that two
years ago many girls were given po-
sition as typewriters who couldn't even
run machine, still they drew 81 and
S5 a day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Of every character, doing away with
expensive boards. A saving of nearly
hall a million dollars year would
result. The commission should be
& ven power to handle legislature mat
t..rs whenever deemed advisable, act
ing in the capacity of lawmakers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

The directors of the board of trade
are going to keep things moving just
as though work was under way on the
proposed southern outlet. Nothing is
gained by laying down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Our more or less esteemed president
is usurping legislative powers and the
members of both branches are dancing
like so many pygmies. The time-hon-
ored functions of executive and legis-
lative departments are being assimi-
lated
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

The Herald would like to have the
local school board furnish list Of
tc.chers and employees, showing the
duties Of each one, the number Of pu-
pills under each one and the average
number of pupils to each teacher The
taxpayers are anxious to ascertain
what their money is expended for.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

If an American woman is guilty Of
leading in the London riot which de-
stroyed property she should not be
exempted from punishment at the in
stance of the American secretary Of
state. If English women come to
America we want them to obey the
1n,vr
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Colorado Springs Telegraph is max
ing redhot fight against Candidate
McKesson for mayor. Much different
in Durango. Here the nominees are
making still hunt and fortunately
the campaign has been dignified and
we trust it will continue so.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Throughout the Balkan disturbance
Austria hasn't done much to add to
her popularity among nations, which
wasn't very great to begin with.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

We have not heard of any one re-
GREETING the possibility of Felix Diaz
and General Huerta fighting duel
to the death. In fact, there would be
general rejoicing if both met the same
fate
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

The scenic San Juan road should
have 100000 of state money this
season. While this will not do the
work properly it will open fair road
10 Silverton and to the San Luis val
ley via Pagosa Springs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

The proposal to make Washington
a "model city" allows US to infer that,
in spite of all the specialists who have
been on the job, Washington has not
yet reached an ideal condition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

"Cubist" art is coming in for a
sever drubbing. There is enough nude
on the stage and at fancy dress balls
to answer the purpose without dis
playing nudity along other lines.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Who has heard from Windjammer
barley lately. The farmers who count
ed on him building two or three fac
tories will wake up some of these
days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

It's dirty shame for the powers to
step in and rob Montenegro of her
justly earned victory. One of these
days the powers" will get in mix
up and the mountain warriors will
have an inning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

Eugenics seems to work we'll in
the case of hens. The experts at Cor
nell have produced hen which has a
record of $50 eggs in three years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

How can we expect spring weather
with everything SO chilly around
Washington where President Wilson
is the whole thing. 1t will warm up
when congressman make up to the real
situation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

No matter how urgent the necessity
of caring for state institutions The
Herald will state in advance that the
people will not vote $4,000, 900 bond
issue. Some other method must be
adopted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

If merchants and people generally
are compelled to retrench why not
the same care in city, school, county
and state matters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

10y ,ook Of one Of the largest Of her
msj@ty's warships is certainly the
veryIlast place to expect to find that
Which is generally associated with the
hystsrical of either sex.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-04-14

has annual sessions, so that the leg
islature is practically in action all
the time In Indiana, where the ses-
sion is limited to sixty days and oc-
ours biennially, results are more sat
isfactory than in Illinois. Each state
has it's peculiar problems, and more
time may be required in some than in
others for satisfactory legislation. But
we are getting poor results in IL
linois under the present conditions,
and voters may well inquire whether
we ought not to fix time limit
Record Herald.
The above places Colorado in the
ninety-day list and shows that even
editors of big dailies are not always
well posted. Colorado has limit
less session and the legislature has
now been in session over 100 days.
It's expensive in more ways than one.