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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

live near the few agencies. There Is
hot even any accurate knowledge as
to the number Of Navajos, the tribal
membership being estimated at from
twenty to thirty thousand. Only about
1,400 Navajo Indian children are at
tending school, and six thousand is
a very low estimate of the number
growing up without any educational
advantages whatsoever. Yet, in ac-
cordance with the terms Of the gov
eminent treaty with the Navajos in
1868, which treaty is still in force,
"the United States agrees that, for
every thirty children between said
ages who can be Induced or COM
PEELED to attend school, house shall
be provided, and teacher competent
to teach the elementary branches of
an English education shall be furnish
ed, who will reside among said In
dians, and faithfully discharge his or
her duties as teacher"
In order to remedy the condition of
affairs, and make belated effort to
keap our treaty obligations, the In
dian Rights association drafted bill
providing for s250,O00 for the erection
of day schools in the Navajo reser-
vation, but after having been ap-
proved by the senate this item was
stricken out in conference commit
Tee.
This failure to keep treaty obliga-
tions with the Navajo Indians should
he remedied. The governments
pledge to the Navajos is still effec-
tive. The Navajo school children who
are attending school are bright, and
lealn readily. The elder Navajos are
law-abiding and Industrious, and have
always been self-supporting. The
tribe has not been as well treated,
however, as many tribes that have
stubbornly resisted ali civilizing influ-
e.res. The Navajos should be given
the rights that are theirs unG Il the
eHisting treaty, ard congress should
see that the six thousand children
who are growing up in savagery right
here at home receive as much atten-
tioi. As we are devoting to the far
off Nor; s.-Denver Republican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
FARMINGTON OIL WELL
COMPANY ORGANIZES

Special to The Herald.
FARMINGTON, N. M, May s.
The San Juan Basin Oil company is
rapidly becoming a reality. In Farm
ington last week over $4,000 was sub
scribed, besides about $500 which
was secured throughout the county.
Mr.. Frank Staplin, who is one of
the trustees of the company, left Mon
day for Santa Fe, where he expects
to raise the bulk of the balance that
is required to make the $500 which
amount must be subscribed before the
company will be organized and work
of putting down well be commenced.
The company has secured several
leases on sections of both government
land and patented land, the papers all
being signed up.
j. o. Noggle, the oil man who will
have charge of the work, has secured
the services of an expert driller in the
east who will come out Immediately
upon the receipt of the news that the
company has been perfected.
Mr.. Noggle, who is stranger to
local people, was asked to give ref
erences, which he did. The following
telegram came in Monday in answer
to a wire to the Lima Trust company
of Ohio, which shows plainly that he
is a man entirely capable of conduct
ing the operations:
Lima, Ohio, May s, 1918.
"San Juan County National Bank,
Harrington, N. M.
~. o. Noggle absolutely reliable
in every respect. Nation Supply COM
pany guarantee his ability as driller
and contractor. Personal acquaintance
covers ten years. Recommend him to
the fullest extent.
(Signed) LIMA TRUST CO."
1t is the intention to work double
shift on the we'll, which will prob
ably enable the first 3,000-foot hole to
be sunk in about sixty or ninety days
from date of commencement of work
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
SOME CAUSE FOR COMPLAINT.

The Denver News made its usual
school fight. In arguing for the cleo
ton of directors the following para
graphs are taken from an article on
first page which contains much that
is true. There is no question but that
big money was made by the syndicate
pushing the deal through last fall
which was an outrage as two years
previous the voters were unwilling to
even pay the principal. The News
says:
"The school teachers of Colorado,
especially of Denver, have been ham,
mered and welded into one of the
most powerful political machines in
the state. The News doesn't mean
that they constitute a machine to run
the ordinary politics of Denver or
Colorado; but where there is candi-
date or measure that the school
officials of Denver or the state con-
clude should be "put over" the teach
ers are called out and every one of
them whom the officials can influence
get to work with will, and their
work is usually effective.
"Take notorious instance: When
1t was determined to carry a consti-
tutional amendment to fund the lille
gal outstanding state warrants-some
$780, ,0O0-the principal and interest
amounting to more than $2,000,OO0,
the school teachers in every part of
the state, with the Denver teachers
in the lead, became a body militant,
by correspondence and otherwise, to
carry this measure. Only two years
before the owners of these warrants
were willing to accept their face value
WITHOUT interest; yet the voters
defeated the measure to give that, at
the polls. But two years later, mainly
through the work of the thoroughly
drilled army of teachers, the propo-
sition to issue bonds for principal
AND INTEREST-more than $2,O00,-
000-carried by good majority.
There is little doubt that some
s1,20O,o00 of that $4,000 900 went into
the pockets of the syndicate that or
ganized the raid on the treasury, and
the teachers, who had been adroitly
led to believe that they were doing a
patriotic work in behalf of the states
school interests, became, though in
nocently enough, the chief instru-
ments to bring about the result.
"a high educational official has
boasted that when they think it nee
essary they can carry any measure or
elect or defeat any candidate through
this great school machine"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
PRESIDENT WILSON

President Wilson is right in exer-
cising interest and precaution in
handling the California Japanese sit
uation. The president is placed in
q complicated position. He evident
ly has no desire to thwart the will OF
the people Of California, at the same
time desires to avoid all international
difficulties. The Herald believes,
however, that Mr.. Wilson is going
to hold 4 tight rein and will not let
the willy Japs get the best of him, nor
is he going to be bluffed, and we are
Of the opinion that bluff is the game
of the Japs. They are considerably
puffed up since they rubbed it in on
half-starved and poorly paid Rus
SLAMS and, as we stated few days
ago, the time is coming when the
Japs will have to come in for Sc
we're drubbing and chances are that
the United States will have to sd-
minister the chastisement, but it may
not be in our day. While we differ
quite radically with the president on
his tariff policy, we have confidence
that he will handle the foreign sit
uation as well as any man.
And speaking about the tariff,
while Mr.. Wilson and his party rep
resent only about two-fifths of the
voters Of the United States, he is
taking a decided stand for policies
that we do not believe the American
people favor. That the tariff requires
fixing no on questions, at the same
time the placing of wool and sugar
on the free lists will not prove bene-
fetal. At the same time the hue and
cry Of the robber tariff has been GO
ing on for some time and now is Just
as good time to try the experiment
az any time. We hold, however, that
free sugar at this time is preferable
to delaying the game three years.
The Herald has contended that it is
useless for chambers of commerce
end other organizations of Colorado
to enter protests. If the removal of
the tariff from all of the main prod
ucts and industries connected with
will bring about improved
conditions let the fact be known, and
III The Herald is doing is trying to
show its readers what the effect will
y. II hard times. business stagna-
ion and bankruptcy follows like il
I'D IN the wake Of Cleveland, we can
'tand It Il others can. 1t is simply
question Of policy.
30 far q Prssidsnt Wilson per-
onally 4 eoBcsrnsd his standard isl
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
LA PLATA COUNTY
FARMERS IN THE SWIM

II the farmers of this southwest sec
ton will stop and consider their ad-
vantages they will find they have
nothing to complain of. True. the
markets are not always what they
should be, but If they will compare
r-,tes they will find that all kinds
OF grain command much better prices
than they do in Pueblo and Colorado
Springs. Wheat averages 80 cents
per 100 pounds and oats have sold the
past three spring from 25 to rs cents
more per bushel than in Denver. The
same is true of barley, corn. etc. Not
withstanding the short hauld Durango
can land potatoes in Denver within
s cents Of the Greeley rate and at
Kansas City at the same rate as
Greeley. We have the same rate as
Grand Junction and Montrose and at
the latter place some 300 cars of po-
tatoes were shipped last season and
the farmers made money, not great
amount, but wages and interest on
their investment. II our farmers will
give the same care to growing spuds
as other sections they can raise just
rs good and can ship at the same
rates.
Again, the cheapest alfalfa hay has
been the past winter was So per ton
delivered in Durango and for the past
three months dealers have been pay
ing $40 to $12 ton and then not
always the best, while in Denver the
farmers are delivering the very choic-
est alfalfa at the present time for
SS and what is considered first class
from 81 to $3.50. In addition to this
we have the cheapest water in La
Plata county in the state of Colorado.
Now if the farmers of other sections
are getting along nicely why not in
this county when prices are always
higher, or at least four out of every
five years.
True, the market is quite often
glutted with small fruits and vegeta-
bles, but the vegetable part is a side
consideration and we cannot recall a
time when strawberries and cherries
have not commanded better price
in Durango than in either Denver,
Colorado Springs or Pueblo. u
Ard last, but not least, this is the
greatest dairying country in the state.
If farmers would milk few more
cows and provide creamery in Du-
range with sufficient cream so top
notch prices could be paid, they could
all own automobiles inside of three
years. We do not mean this can be
brought about by sidewalk farming
and complaining. Success always
means hard work. The farmer must
use a little head work as we'll as
muscle.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
POLITICAL
SQUABBLE IN DENVER

DENVER, May S.-Mss Ora Las
well of Denver, stenographer for the
state highway commission, has been
dismissed from service and Miss Anna
Ross of Montrose, appointed in her
stead, as the result of the fight start
ed to test the civil service law.
Miss Laswell alleged that Highway
Commissioner Ehrart was not author
lied under the civil service rules to
discharge her without formal charges.
She alleges that Senator Tobin pro-
cured her discharge in order to get the
place for one of his constituents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
CREAMERY ORGANIZED

A quarter of a century hoped for
project is about to materialize-Du-
range is to have creamery. Not in
a few months or possibly next year
but within few weeks. Articles Of
interpretations were filed today. FL
nances for the institution have been
assured.
For weeks substantial business men
have been working on the PROPOSE
tion. 7. C. Graden, Ernest Wetter,
Dave johnson and John Gilbert have
been among the leaders in the move
ment and now their efforts are cer-
tain to be crowned with success.
For years the need of a creamery
at this point has been recognized. But
one season has followed close upon an
other and still the plant was not built.
Meanwhile creameries in the eastern
part CT the state have waxed fat from
southwestern consumers. Annually
many thousands of dollars worth Of
butter were shipped here which
brought the highest price. Now ar
rangements have been perfected
whereby our farmers will be paid the
best market price for their butter fat
and consumers will be able to get as
good or better product than the trust
produces at price not to exceed the
old and possibly less. All the money
will be kept at home and everybody
will profit thereby.
The new enterprise will in no wise
interfere with the new plant at Bay
field. Within the borders Of La Plata
county there are 1,795 dairy COWS.
There are distributed over territory
of about 1900 square miles. Those
who can ship their cream advantage
ously to Durango are not tributary to
the Bayfield, section, hence there is
sufficient room for both. As far az
the market is concerned there IS like
wise sufficient demand for the prod
uct so that one will not encroach upon
the business Of the other.
The Herald will give more space to
the enterprise as soon as further ar
rangements materialize.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

The state tax commission should in
struct assessors to make a rigid in
veatigation of people owning diamonds
and valuable jewelry. There are hun
dreds of people in La Plata county
whose names do not appear on the tax
rolls who sport costly diamonds and
gold watches. Now and then some
one turns in diamond. The law
should provide penalty for every
man ana woman who evades taxa
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

w. L. Clayton, the present insur.
ance commissioner and after four
years service in the department was
sixth on the civil service list, lost
his suit in the supreme court asking
the setting aside the verdict of the
commission. Clayton should now take
a back. seat. He should have had
sense enough to know when he was
beaten. But the desire to hold office
is abnormal with some people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Evelyn Nesbit Thaw was dragged
from oblivion the other day by New
York reporter who discovered her
boarding steamer for Europe. One
commendable thing is the fact that
Mrs. Thaw said she was in hopes of
getting away without being detected,
stating she was trying to keep away
from all publicity. Good for you,
EVELYN,
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

high and change in administration
was probably for the best under the
conditions in order to root out party
management and those who have held
cffice since the days of Cleveland and
began to consider they were good for
life, casting odium on the party and
head officials, and to test the propo-
sition of free trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
JUSTICE TO THE NAvAJos.

The thirtieth annual report of the
Indian Rights association calls atten-
tion to the fact that there are about
six thousand Navajo school children
who have no means of attending
school.
The Navajo reservation is the larg-
est in the United States, and appar-
emily the government has done little
in the way Of improving the condition
OF the Indians, outside of those who
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Some thousands of persons are re-
ported missing every year to the New
York police, and there is some Curl
osity to know what has become of
Gift. Pinchot.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

An orator can always make hit
with people by telling them how they
are abused and downtrodden. There
are also several other forms of popu-
lar fiction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

President Wilson proposes a shake
up in the diplomatic and consular
service, which is proper. Some of the
men holding such positions have be-
come barnacles and little fresh blood
will improve the service.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Every now and then someone
jumps up and scores John D. and
objects to money donated by him and
other rich men. The Herald says
take all the tainted" money and dis
tribute it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

While the new king of Greece is
being referred to as man of destiny
he seems all right in other respects,
and may be able to overcome that
handicap
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Billy Sunday has been invited by
the ministerial association of Den
yer to give that city three to five
weeks of his time. The expense of
the meeting is figured about $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Let our farmers take advantage of
the splendid opportunities in this
county. Proper management will soon
place each one on the right side of
the ledger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

1t begins to be apparent that even
the Democrats can't agree exactly as
to how the tariff should be revised.
There are certain problems that are
hard to solve.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

The taxes of the farmer owning
jackrsbbit ranch will have his taxes
increased although unable to earn q
living Of bacon and potatoes, while
SOME with high salaries sport dia-
monds md watches worth more than
the aforesaid ranch. but escape taxa
tion. Is this right.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Denver's committee of 100 exercised
gage rule in placing what they term
a business mans ticket before the
public. 1t is doubtful If the platform
will add single vote for their men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

1t is reported considerable apathy
is shown in many counties regarding
road building. This being the case let
the commissioners apportion the
money among the enterprising coun-
ties willing to spend money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

reform administrations is that con-
glomeration ticket is elected without
responsibility. This accounts for the
one continuous jar in Denver. Speer
was the whole cloth when he held
office and he held his men in an iron
grip. Such is leadership and with
honesty can rule the. world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

King Nicholas no doubt acted wise
ly in evacuating Scutari, at the same
time he held out long enough to
throw Europe into fit and let the
world know of the heartless pro-
posals of the powers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Haywood, who killed two innocent
people, continues to take up consid-
cradle time of the courts with his
dual motions, etc. The law is alto
gether too liberal with such men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Wonder if barley is building as
many branch railroads in Weld coun-
ty in connection with his sugar fac
tories as he contemplated in this sec
ton?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

There are a good many poor
guesses on record, but the one Huerta
made when he figured the Madero
family was his only opposition is
probably the widest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Darley's New Freedom Beet Sugar
company will pan out about on par
with his La Plata county sugar fac
tory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
TELEGRAPHIC TARLoIpS.

FORT WORTH, Tex.-Four news
paper reporters went to Jail rather
than disclose their source of informa-
ton on graft and bribery story. The
court ordered them locked up an hour
for contempt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Some newspapers are always fig
uring how they can stand in with
newly-elected officials for the purpose
of getting in their hooks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

1t is foolish to expect the Demo-
Gratis to vote for any substitute Of
fered by Representative Payne who
is largely responsible for Republican
defeat last fall through his extreme
policies
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Vice-President Marshall is coming
in for many side slaps over the will
ingness to make speeches on every
subject and at every opportunity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

President Wilson, having selected
his summer capital, proposes to stay
in Washington all summer, and do n
lot of. hard work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Nearly every man is smart enough
to know what should be done, but
only a few know how to do it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

In spite of all the noise, there are
only 41,000 Japs in California, and
only 12 per cent of them hold land.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

The farmers Of La Plata county re-
ceive better prices than almost any
part of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

The Moffat tunnel campaign is on
in earnest in Denver, speakers pound
ing the air every night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

1t must be trial to live in London
and have no larger city to catch up
with.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Here is to Ty Cobb who held out
for fifteen thousand plunks and got
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
HOUSE WILL TAKE
THREE WEEKS RECESS

WASHINGTON, D. c., May s.-To
adjourn the house for at least month
Immediately after it passes the Will
SON. Underwood bill in order that rep
resentatives may have vacations until
the senate acts on the measure, was
the plan advanced today by a score
of Democrats. They are canvassing
the house to ascertain if they have a
sufficient majority to put the scheme
through.
The idea is that there will be no
work before the house during the time
the senate is celebrating over the
tariff except possibly currency re-
form. AS President Wilson's plan for
the currency bill, it is understood con-
templates only preliminary considera-
ton, proponents of the vacation
scheme figure that the house could
take rest, while a banking commit
tee plugged away hearing witnesses
and gathering data for the bill.
The house may not adjourn more
than three days except with consent
of the senate, but special concur
rent resolution would remedy that eff
feet. A considerable number of men,
bers favor the vacation plan. Ma
jority Leader Underwood is waiting to
ascertain exactly what President Will
sons currency reform program is be-
fore committing himself. The expec-
tation is that the president will send
a special message outlining his views
on currency by the end of the week.
WASHINGTON, d. c., May g.
1t was expected that the new senate
committee on banking and currency
would today begin its hearings during
which all phases of the financial ques-
tion will be investigated. When the
senate recently passed the resolution
introduced by Chairman Owen il con-
ferred upon the committee full author
ity to summon witnesses and compel
their attendance. 1t was the plan of
the committee to examine many of the
financial kings and prominent banking
experts from all over the country, but
principally from New York, Phila-
delphia, Boston and Chicago. The
hearings are expected to be as wide
in their scope as were the hearings of
the famous money trust committee
during the closing sessions of the last
congress.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Banker Hoskins of Pennington is
transacting business in town. TODAY.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

While searching for property to as
sess how about the diamonds that es-
cape taxation?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12

Arnold is going to have tough sled
ding for election. The trouble with
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-05-12
PETITION FILED TO
INCORPORATE THE
TOWN OF ICNACIOl

c. F. Werner. A. Barnes and c. A.
Cameron appeared before the county
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-08-03
HORSE RUNS ANUCK
ON THE BOARD WALK

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j.. August -
Dashing UP the incline leading from
Dela are emu to the board walk
tonight a runaway horse plunged into
a roller chair in which was seated
Adam Forepaugh. Jr.. of Philade1-
phia. and hurled across the p~ianking
TO the railing on the seward side,
where the animal vas captured before
any further damage was done. The
rolling chair was completely demol-
ished by the terrific impact and the
crippled occupant flung in the air.
landing On the planking in a shower
Of broken glass. The sound of the
crash and the cries Of frightened
spectators drew a large crowd to the
scene and several rushed to the side
of the injured man. He vas speech
less at first. and il was feared that
he was seriously injured. but when
he had somewhat recovered from the
shock he was lifted into another chair
and hurried to his hotel.
His physician stated later that he
had suffered no serious injury. Mr..
F~orepaugh Is q son of the late Adam
Forepaugh. of circus fame.