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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
GERMAN GOVERNMENT
SANCTIONS LOTTERIES

BERLIN, Jan. 17.---Last year tho
people Of Germany paid $4s,500,0O0
into the governments lottery and
Monte Carlo is penny ante game
by comparison. According to the
budget figures of the Prussian par
lament made public today, the peo-
Pile who put that vast sum into the
governments lottery, won back $44,-
100000 in the year.
The government apparently is GO
ing on the theory that the people
will gamble and that rather than try
to eradicate the evil, the government
will accomplish more good by running
the game itself, seeing that it is
straight" and putting the profits into
the public strong box.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
POLISH WEDDING BECOMES
NUISANCE AFTER 3 WEEK S

CLEVELAND, Jan. IA Polish
wedding celebration that has beer
continued unremittingly for three
weeks caused complaints from neigh.
bors but police and prosecutor to-
day found themselves poweress to
stop five-piece brass band that has
played night and day for the dancers
The authorities could only plead with
the groom, Lawrence Cazola, 27, ant
the tenant of this house of mirth
John Gertz, to give the neighbors d
rest. The bride was Miss Mary Bal
lOni, q years old.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
REMARK ABLE DIVORCE
SCANDAL IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, Jan. IA remark
able story of young romance carried
away by courtly bearing and middle
aged ardour to hideous disillusion-
ment in stately Mexican hacienda,
came to light today in separation
suit brought in the supreme court here
by Mrs. Dace Melbourne Shannon
Chariot of Detroit against Alphonse
Chariot.
According to Mrs Chariot, she was
wooed and won by the strikingly
handsome Frenchman four years ago
when she was II and studying mu-
sic in New York and went with him
to live on his magnificent ranch in
Sonora, where he is president of the
Chariot Mines and Smelling company,
a $10,000,000 corporation. Chariot,
who was widower by divorce, with a
20-year-old son and married daughter,
began to treat her in tyrannical
manner, Mrs. Charlot's petition as
serts. She alleges several attempts
were made upon her life, She charges
that he once gave his son a revolver
and told him to take her up noun
tain. kill her, throw the pistol at
her feet and leave the body there so
ths, If it was found, It would appear
y suicide. His favorite practice, she
alleged, was to point revolver at
her head and tell her she had just
two minutes to live.
Mrs. Chariot is the daughter Of
Mrs. Elizabeth Alice Shannon. paint
er and author Of note, and grand
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
QUAINT OLD LADY
PASSES ONWARD

MARION, ILL.,, Jan. i7-Miss Susan
Ferges, aged 85, who never rode on
railroad train or a street car, and
who never attended a theater, county
fair or moving picture show, is dead
at her home seven miles north Of here
today. Her entire life was spent in
the rural community where she died.
For years she lived with her bache-
lor brother, Fletcher Ferges, who was
one of the richest men in the county.
Miss Ferges was well educated and
until few weeks before her death
read for several hours every day. She
could discuss modern politics and
economics in way that showed she
understood thoroughly the problems
of both.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
NORTH DAkOTAN RISKS LIFE
TO CAST VOTE FOR WILSON

BISMARCK, n. D., Jan. 16.-Dis-
regarding the orders of DR.. Frederick
Bently, well known Seattle special
ist, Col. A. B. Kerlin of Devils Lake,
n. D., presidential elector, who has
been at Seattle several weeks, took
his life in his hands and travelled
1000 miles in order that North Da-
kota's full five votes may be polled for
Woodrow Wilson at the meeting of
the electors held here Tuesday.
"The privilege of casting presi-
dental electors vote for Democrat
ic candidate for the first time in the
history of the state is worth all it
may cost" said the colonel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
FOR A. A. u. MAT TITLES.

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-Several score
of picked wrestlers representing the
principal athletic clubs of this sec
tion of the country have gathered IN
Chicago to take part in the annual
championships of the Central Anna
teur Athletic union. The contests are
slated for the Illinois Athletic club,
beginning with the elimination bouts
tonight and concluding with the finals
tomorrow. The titles in all divisions
from bantam to heavyweight are to
be decided
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
BIG BATH TUB INSTALLED
IN TAFT'S NEW HOME

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Jan. IA
bath tub six feet long, three feet wide
and four feet deep, large enough for
the ordinary man to swim in, was or
dered today to be installed in the nine
room suite that is being made ready
at Hotel Taft for President Taft and
his family when he comes here as
Prof. Taft of Yale. He will live in
the hotel until house has been Sc
lected
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
SHAFROTH APPOINTS LADY
AS PRIVATE SECRETARY

DENVER, Ian. 17.-Governor Shat
roth today announced the appoint
ment of Miss Lutte Hart as his sec
retary to go to Washington for his
six. year term as United States sena-
tor. Miss Hart, who has been pri
vate stenographer to the governor for
the past two years, will be one OF
the few women secretaries in con
gress, as it has been the immemorial
custom to appoint men to all sena-
torial secretaryshps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

daughter of William Symlngton, in
ventor Of the first rotary engine. The
Charlots have been separated since
Nov. 6, when, she alleges, he seized
her by the throat, choked her into
semi consciousness, ripped $4,000
pearl necklace from her neck, took
away all her other jewels and ran
from the hotel, leaving instructions
that his wife's rooms were to be cam
celled.
Chariot has made no answer to the
charges.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
BANKING REFORM SUBJECT
OF UNIVERSITY DEBATE

CHICAGO, Jan. 17.-Student de
baters representing the University of
Michigan, University of Chicago and
Northwestern university engage to-
night in their annual triangular TO-
rensic tilt. Each institution is rep
resented in the contest by two teams,
che to debate at home and the other
abroad The subject selected for the
debate is: Resolved, That the plan
of banking reform proposed by the
national monetary commission should
be adopted by congress-"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
TO SELECT POST
MASTER BY BALLOT

MARION, KY, Jan. Ito decide
which one of several rival aspirants
shall be postmaster under the Will
son administration, this city has fix
ed upon the novel experiment of hold
ire special election at which the
citizens may make the choice. A reg
ul' ton ballot bearing the names of
the different aspirants has been print
ed for the election, which will take
place tomorrow. United States Sem
ator-elect Ollie James has announced
that he will indorse the man receiv-
ing the most votes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
WESTERN SKATING CHAM
PIONSHIPS IN ST. PAUL

ST. PAUL, Jan. 1.-THE opening
day of the annual tournament of the
Western Skating association today
found many of the speediest skaters
of America assembled at the Hippo
drome rink at the Minnesota state
fair grounds to compete for the cham
pionship titles. Robert Mclean of
Chicago, champion amateur ice skater
of the world was on hand to defend
his title. The tournament will con
tinue three DAYS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
A. A. RUST. DOLORES LUM-
BERMAN INDICTED

DENVER, Jan. 1.-THE govern
ment has brought SUI against Ike
Sayre Newton Lumber company If
Denver and Alvin A. Rust, rich
timberman of Dolores, Colo, for S143.-
900, the value of lumber alleged TO
have been cut on federal lands in
Montezuma county. The complalut
charges that II $4,000 board feet of
lumber were unlawfully taken from
1898 to 1905.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. H.
Despite President-elect Wilson's at
titude, the house and public buildings
committee held hearing on the bill
to permit the use of the pensions
building for the inaugural ball.
Congressman Roddenberry of Geor-
gia proposed an amendment to the bill
to absolutely prohibit from the inau-
gural ball the grizzly bear, turkey
trot, bunny hug, tenderloin movements
and other vulgarisms of the hoochee-
koochee sort
The committee accepted the amend
ment and then adjourned to await
further word from Mr. Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
HAVE YOU YOUR SHARE?

WASHINGTON, d. c., J.,n. II -
A New England newspaper whicl
published a little item SUNDAY about
there beng S34.72 Tor every MIR
woman and child now tucked away
in the treasury department vaults
that being the amount per capita di-
vision of the reserve sum now held
here-was responsible for a deluge of
letters received today by Director of
the Mint Roberts.
The writers all asked Roberts to
send them their $3472. One man
even specified that this amount should
be sent in one dollar bills and pennies
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
FORCED CONFESSION But
ACCUSED is INNOCENT

ALEXANDRIA, La, Jan. 16.-Nei.
son McManus, who mysteriously dis
appeared from here last October ano
whose murder Leland Walker confess
ed after three days third degree
"sweating" rcappeared at his home
here, saying he had been spending
the last three months in Chicago and
St Louis.
Mrs McNarus. bride of six weeks,
and other members pf the murdered
man family .oday put off their
mourning garb.
McManus said he left here because
he was hopelessly in debt
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
NATIONAL HIGHWAY BILL
INTRODUCED IN SENATE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. H.
Congressman Borland of Missouri thi.
morning introduced house bill pro.
posing the construction of coast to-
coast highway costing over twent,
million dollars.
The measure provides that a ma.
tional highway commission of SIX
members supervise national ole
trails and roads.
The proposed road will start al
Washington and traverse the country
to FL Centre, Cal, and passes through
Trinidad, Colo, and Santa Fe, N. NJ
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
FLOOD CONDITIONS CONTINUE;
NO LET UP IN SIGHT

EVANSVILLE, Ind, Jan. 17.-Fore-
caster Brandt said today that no re-
lief was in sight for the flood condi-
tions before Sunday.
A STEADY rain is preventing a sub
sidence of the flood waters.
Disease is prevalent and the health
authorities fear an epidemic. Many
doctors are making their professional
calls in boats.
In small towns nearby the postnen
are using skiffs, delivering the mail
to second story windows.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
NINETEENTH GENERAL
ASSEMBLY PROCEEDINGS

DENVER, Jan. 1.-THE senate to-
day passed the resolution authoriz,i G
a committee to hear the evidence in
the Wycoff- -Barela contest.
Senator Barela demanded that Wy
coff post a $4,000 bond to cover the
cost of the contest. This motion was
lost.
The senate refused to consider Nix
on's lieutenant governoship contest.
The senate ratified the amendment
to the federal constitution providing
for the direct election of United
States senator's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
WILSON OPPOSES CUSTO-
MARY INAUGURAL BALL

WASHINGTON, d. c., Jan. IT,
The inaugural committee was nom
plussed this morning when it became
known that President Wilson OPP
poses the inaugural ball.
Washington merchants have sub
soribed $S5,000 to cover expenses.
1t has been suggested that Presi-
dent Wilson and wife will hold a
reception in the rotunda of the capl-
iol instead.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
DIPLOMAT DELIVERED
SAME ADDRESS ANNUALLY

BRUSSELS, Jan. 17.-Caught at
last, NJ. Andrimont, member of the
Belgian chamber, admitted that he
had made the same speech ON the
consular service annually for thirteen
years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

collaborated on translation of Ellen
Keys Love Ethics" and Affinity
Bible" shortly after they took up res
idence in the bungalow here and an
other Literary Labor of Love" was
expected to follow the trip to the
F'lowery kingdom.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

DENVER, Jan. 7.-Representativ
Norvell introduced house bill pro-
viding the state to establish noun
tain sanitarium where poor babies
would be cared for properly and the
mothers given board and lodging.
Representative Wright introduced a
bile providing free examination for
anyone by the state bacteriologist TO
determine whether they have tuber-
culosis.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

In California divorce decree is not
signed until one year after being
granted. This absolutely prohibits re-
marrying under one year-or at least
of the couple returning to that state
if married in some other state. A
very sensible law.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
SIX ITALIANS LOSE LIFE
IN CANADIAN FIRE

EDMONTON. Alberta, Jan. H.
Fire this morning damaged the bust
ness district, causing loss of $780,
600. A falling wall demolished a
rooming house in which six Italians
were killed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

The abolishing Of the board of CAPT
tol commissioners should have been
done long ago. Every year the use
less board manages to spend many
thousands of dollars making needless
changes just to have something to do
and draw a salary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

By all means let Colorado pass a
similar measure to what is known as
the blue laws Of Kansas" Such a
law would be of more benefit to Colo
RADIO than all the laws enacted the
past four years under Shafroth. This
state has suffered immeasurably from
fakes of all kinds. The promotion
faker should be shelved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Four years Of fanciful panaccas by
Governor Shafroth is convincing that
Colorado needs something else--a
business administration and we be-
iieve this is Forthcoming through
Governor Ammons.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

The West Side Red Men organiza-
ton of Denver attended a Christmas
gathering where members became ex-
posed to smallpox. Nine of them are
now down with smallpox, fourteen
are held as suspicious and eighty-siS
are held in strict quarantine awaiting
developments. This is the first small
pox scare of the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
VICTOR MINER CRUSHED
TO DEATH nv CAUc

VICTOR, Jan. l7.-Roy Eaton, aged
81, miner employed at the Portland
mills, was killed when loaded car
of ore got beyond control and plunged
through the roof of the mill into the
crusher room. The victims skull was
fractured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

1t is really amusing TO note the way
some OF the Democrats are squirming
over the proposed free trade policy
cf co!orado's senator's. The Herald
wants them to go the limit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

The retiring state superintendent of
achools. Mrs. Helen NJ. Wixon. advises
stats wide pension system for teach
N WHO have Riven the best Of their
fleos e sducatiersi work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
IN MEMORY OF GENERAL LEE

ATLANTA, Ga, Jan. I'm all
the public schools throughout Georgia
special exercises were held today in
honor of the memory of General Rob
ert E. Lee, whose birthday anniver-
sary occurs next Sunday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
PRISONS OF SWITZER-
LAND OVERLOOKING

GENEVA, Jan. 1.-THE prisons of
Switzerland have become so crowded
the overflow convicts are lodged in
the cellars of the town halls
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
YORK "DRUNKS" STILL
ON THE WATER WAGON

LONDON. Jan. 17.-So far Mag
istrate Wraggs of York stands to lose
800. He promised twenty town
drunkards $5 each if they were not
arrested in 1913 and all have made
good to date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
HOME RULE BILL
PASSED BY COMMON!

LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE home rule
bill is awaiting a second reading in
the house of lords
Following its passage by the house
of commons last night Ulstelmen at
Belfast held demonstration against
(
The house of lords will un6uub cdly
reject the measure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Department stores are now demand
ing that the package weight Of the
parcel post must be increased to twen-
ty-fve pounds. Pretty soon the post
office will be made a traffic depart
ment, principally for the benefit of the
big city firms.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
POWERS BRING PRESSURE
ON TURKISH GOVERNMENT

CONSI Jan. H.
Ambassadors have delivered the pow
er's joint note to Turkey. advising
the porte to accept the allies terms,
including the cession of Adrianople
and the Aegean islands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

The management and conditions
generally of the state insane asylum
at Pueblo are to be investigated. This
is right. The insane are entitled to
every consideration. They are human
and their lot is hard one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
CHICAGO HAS SERIES
OF DISEASE EPIDEMICS

CHICAGO, Jan. l7.-Having been
ria and smallpox epidemics in the
last two weeks, Chicago today was
imperiled by measles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
AMUSEMENTS PART OF
MODERN RELIGION

WASHINGTON, b. C., Jan. II
Gay churches" with mid-week enter
tainments, dances and other light
amusements to counteract the moving
picture shows are urged by Prof Her
bert kimball to modernize religion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
DEMOCRATIC STATESMEN
WRANGLE IN SESSION

DENVER, Jan. 16.-Progressive
Democrats in the house have denounc-
ed Secretary of State Peace, also La
Dor Commissioner f. V. Brake and
the deputy labor commissioner, charg-
ing that they have failed to enforce
the laws against child labor and un-
safe coal mines.
The condemnation resulted from
yesterdays resolution demanding an
investigation of the strike conditions
in the northern Colorado coal fields.
DENVER, Jan. 16.-Representative
Smedley introduced house resolu-
tion notifying the members that John
Nixon, Progressive, had contested for
the lieutenant governorship, and sets
Jan. % as the date for hearing the
contest.
DENVER, Jan. Ex-senator Par
IRISH introduced resolution this morn
ing indorsing tariff for revenue only,
but demanding that Colorado con-
NSoHicu ScHaloio pipttN-
tion of all Colorado products. Senator
Napier also introduced similar reso-
lutions.
The senate defeated both proposed
laws. The Republicans, with Berry,
Hecker and Napier supporting them,
were hopelessly in the minority.
Senator Tierney denounced the Par
rish resolution as exactly what AL
drich would ask his Rhode Island serv-
ants to enact" Tobin also denounced
the resolutions.
DENVER, Jan. 16.-Barela filed an
answer in the senate today to con-
test by Wocoff, Democrat, his seat
The answer denied fraud in the
Democrat committee investigating the
case. The taking of evidence begins
next week.
Senator Wycoff alleges specific in
stances Of violation of the election
laws in Barela's election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

At last weeping Thomas has been
elected to the United States senate.
When Tom Patterson got away with
the plum twelve years ago Thomas
really cried. Since that time Thomas
has played all sides of the street, with
but one end in view.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

John d. has advanced gasoline a
cent q gallon. This means for
tune every day. But John p. needs
ths money and the people will have
10 dix.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Divorced people are happy. The
Colorado supreme court holds that it
is not unlawful for Divorces to go
outside the state and get married un-
der one year from date of divorce and
return to Colorado, although they can
not get married in the state under
npe war
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mrs. f. T. Howard and Miss Edna
jackson were arrivals from California
last night whose destination was
Pennington.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Now if Governor Ammons will car
ry out his proposed business admin
istration the people will say amen.
For four years Shafroth catered to
the political end almost without ex-
ceptiou. 1t will, therefore, be re-
frcshing to have change.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Postmasters in several of the small
er cities are delivering talks to high
school pupils or the workings of the
parcel post.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mrs. Monroe Fields of Aztec is Wis
iting her brother. Alderman Jarvis
and family.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
FRENCH ELECTION SCENE
OF BITTER CONFLICT.

PARIS. Jan. 16.-The French cham
ber Of deputies tomorrow will ballot
to elect French president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Miss Gleason, who has been nursing
at Mercy hospital for some time past
departed for Denver this morning for
an extended stay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

A car of bridge plank was shipped
to the d. & r. G. bridge construction
crew at Cedar Hill today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Grand functions death rate last
year was s.s out of 1000. This shows
healthy state Of affairs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Two cars Of lumber were shipped
today from the local lumber yard to
the Durango Planning Mill and Lum-
ber company at Aztec.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

X. vantine, travelling auditor of the
Western Union company. is visiting
the local office today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mrs. L. NJ. Drumm Of Arriola pass
ed through Durango last night, bound
for Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mrs. E. A. Chubb has recovered
sufficiently from her recent operation
to be out on the street again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Joe Coppinger and Charles John
son were passengers to the latter
ranch at Cedar Hill today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Kelley re-
turned to the May Day this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. B. r. Greene of the
Montezuma Lumber company are ia
town, stopping at the Strater
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

w. II. Dorrance came over from the
Montezuma valley last night with q
carload of apples for the Walsenbure
market.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

d. Hart, the merchant ailor, came
in from Mancos last night and de
parted for Alamosa this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Joe Freed of the Animas valley is
in town purchasing supplies today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Hurt of Seattle
left for home via Denver this morn
ing after few days visit with their
old time friends in this section.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mrs. VIII Spinning is among the
choppers from Florida mesa today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Dallas pledges five thousand visit
ors at the Denver festivities in 1915
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Miss Florence Brewer went out to
Ignacio today to spend the week end
with her sister, Miss Isabel, the
school ma'am who has charge of the
primary department in that burg.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20
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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mrs. Minnie Lewis and children of
Mancos were guests at the Southern
last night en- route to Pagosa Springs
where Mr.. Lewis has recently engaged
in business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

As result of George Logan's one
day stay in the San Luis valley, the
Royal Coke and Coal company will
ship four loads of blacksmith coal
over there this coming week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Marshal Lovelass of Chama went
down to Aztec this morning to act as
escort for couple of prisoners who
have been sentenced to terms in the
state penitentinry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Orville Hood is in from the Florida
today. His many friends are anxious
to know just when he is going to
move to that homestead south. 1t
certainly looks as though the time
was not far distant.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Abbee were in
from Texas creek today. They found
fine sleighing from the ranch to Main
street, distance of about sixteen
miles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-01-20

Mrs. Albert Thomas and little son
and Mr.. and Mrs. Robert Dale, the
former brother of Mrs. Thomas, re-
turned from the Delta section last
night where they spent several weeks
looking over the country with posi-
lie view of locating. They come back
assured that the San Juan basin goes
other sections one better in all sorts,
kinds and conditions of desirable
things. Mr.. Thomas joined the party
here and this morning they left over
land for their home in Laplata.