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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

A miniature cloud-burst struck the
Pagosa Junction section yesterday aft
ernoon, flooding the railroad track and
covering it with mud to the depth of
several inches for the several feet.
Immediately the Durango bound pas
senger crews job ceased to be one in
which leisure had part. They armed
themselves with shovels and proceed
ed to remove the obstruction from
the track. The delay was of only
fifteen minutes duration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

1t is reported that DR.. Morrison has
sold his Oxford ranch, and that the
details of the deal are being COM
pleted today. The doctor and his esti-
mable wife expect to leave for the old
home in Oxford, Pa, at an early date.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

A number Of Mexicans left over the
Southern this morning where they will
work with different crews on the line.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

Mrs. o. w. Scrout and children, who
have been making their home with the
formers sitter, Mrs. Arthur Fassbind-
er for a number of months, left for
their new home at the Idaho mine
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

A happy family reunion occurred at
the passenger depot last night when
the daughter and sister of Forest
Ranger G. H. Currie of the Vallecito
station arrived from Southampton,
England, and were met by the father
and brother. Eight years ago when
Miss Currie was wee bit of girl
only eight years of age she travelled
to her fathers old home in England
with her aunt and has seen neither
of her parents since. She is in man
ner and accept-or lack or accent
quite as much Of an English maiden
as though she had spent her entire
life across the water. This after
noon the family are on their way to
the Vallecito where the mother is anx-
iously awaiting their coming.
st. Columba's church was filled to
overflowing yesterday morning when
Rev. John Simon, native of Du-
range, conducted his first solemn high
mass. The service was perfectly car
ried out in every detail, and the deco
rations were fitting setting for the
scene 1t is the custom for newly-or-
dained priests to conduct their first
mass in the town of their early boy
hood, this being the first occasion
when Durango boy has done so. The
large audience was eloquent evidence
of the pride Of our people, regard
less of church affiliations, feel in the
young man. In the evening, another
large congregation greeted him, the
service being the one in which his first
sermon was delivered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

Miss Lena Ricketts, of Pennington
departed for La Veta this morning to
spend six weeks with her aunt.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

George Woods, the Mancos drug
gist, was homeward bound traveller
this morning. His wife, who under
went an operation at Ochsner's last
week, is far on the road to recovery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

Charles Deluche Of Animas City left
for the La Platas this morning where
his mining properties are located. He
came down from the mine about two
weeks ago, with some specimens that
showed returns that even exceeded
the hopes Of the owners. The pros
poets seemed TO have . bad effect on
him physically, - this was the hrst
day he was able to make the trip
back, since the returns wsas received.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

j. o. Noggles, who is to supervise
the oil drilling for the San Juan Basin
Oil company, is in Lima, Ohio, assist
ing his family in making ready to
move to Harrington, where they ex-
pect to locate.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

DR.. Robbins had his new Ford out
training it to run over mud
dy streets.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-24

r. L. Vinyard, familiarly known in
our town as "Bob," was down from
Silverton between trains yesterday,
renewing the acquaintance Of old time
friends. Mr.. Vinyard is prominent in
mining circles in the Silverton camp.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21

Philanthropy is very high-class meth
cd of putting it back.
When a man gives a dime away. that's
charity. When he gives ten dollars.
that is generosity. But when he gives
a million away, that is philanthropy.
Philanthropy has filed the country
with orphan asylums old peoples homes.
hospitals, and missions. And in getting
together the money with which to build
these things some of the philanthropists
have made enough orphans to I'LL the
asylums. enough poor old people to crowd
the homes. and enough crfpples to con-
gest the hospitals.
1t is not necessary to manufacture
these orphans and crippIes in order to
make a great fortune, but 1t is the easiest
way. And this country is a great labor
saver.
Some men can make a million by in
venting useful machinery. discovering
gold mines, or selling goods more skill
fully than other men. But most men
have to do IL by paying small wages and
getting together with other men to make
prices look like a monoplane contest for
the altitude record.
Many a man has saved a cistern full
of dollars by not installing safety appli-
ances on his machinery and afterwards
has become a philanthropist by building
a human repair shop to take care of the
men who got mixed UP in said machinery.
Many a man has employed men and
women for a trifie less than a living
wage and has sent his name laundering
down the ages by building homes to take
care of them when they can work no
longer.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
The, High School Cadets.

The high school regiment is to BE-
congratulated. Although only one com.
pany could be victorious in the annual
contest, the impression created by the
entire organization was most favora-
bic. 1t is evident that the boys have
worked hard in their military drill.
They executed the manual of arms with
precision, and their evolutions were ad-
mirably performed. Above all, they
carried themselves well, showing that
they are prohting by the training of
their physiques. There is no doubt
that the work demanded by member
ship in the regiment produces bene-
fetal results.
The enormous crowd which attended
the drill illustrated the deep interest
which the Washington people feel in
this splendid organization. In the past
many OF the young officers have grad
uated into the regular service and have
acquitted themselves with credit. 1t
may be that some OF those who par
ticipated in the event this year will
follow the same course. If this be the
case. the city may rest assured that
the boys who are now merely amateur
soldiers will demonstrate their courage,
ability, and devotion to duty under
the severest tests.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
THE OPEN FORUM
DISCUSSES RELATION
OF TARIFF AND PRICES
Hon. Oscar w. Underwood. Chairman
Ways and Means Committee. House

| Hon. Oscar w. Underwood. Chairman
Ways and Means Committee, House
| Of Representatives, Washington. ID. G,
Dear Sir: Having made the tariff ques-
| tion n study, and by elaborate and eX-
| haustive research become tariff expert.
| have the honor TO appeal 10 you for
Information on the subject. There are
one or two points upon which | wish TO
he informed. and upon which II will no
doubt be your pleasure to enlighten me.
The present tariff law is believed by
maryland, II l am correctly informed.
you yourself share in the same belief
responsible for the present high cost OF
living. a burden We all feel, and the
cause or solution of which is a very in
teresting problem and been very elab-
orately and widely discussed and about
which there is still wide difference Of
opinion. Now. what I want to know
is. If the tariff is responsible for and
living. why is it that under practically
same prices of today did not prevail ten
or more years ago?
II l haven't exhausted your patience.
there is one more question l would like
answered and made plain and which
you, as one learned in the law" should
he well qualified TO answer. and that is.
How can you reduce the high cost of
living by repeating a law II that law
did not cause the high cost Of living
In forming conclusions on these ques-
lions, can you ignore the laws of sup
ply and demand
Awaiting your reply with interest, III
am, yours, very truly.
ANDREW JACKSON CURTIS.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Flag Waving.

p If the Japanese note OF protest
against the California alien-land law
and the American reply thereto are
published it will probably be shown
that both government are faithful
guardians of the friendship founded
by Commodore Perry. 1t is the lingo
in both countries that is TO be feared.
Has the United States any intention
of attacking Japan? Certainly not. The
widest lingo is forced to base his pre-
dictions of conflict upon arguments
that the Japanese intend to attack the
United States.
If we could penetrate the tactics
of japanese politicians We would prob
ably find that the Japanese lingo was
conjuring up the fear that the United
States has evil designs on Japan. To
excite the Japanese into gratuitous as
sault on the United States would be
as difficult as to induce the American
people to take the offensive against
people they greatly admire.
The task is to dampen the jingo's
ammunition. and this can best be done
by demonstrating that he falsely rep
resents the attitude of the United
States or Japan as the case may be-
The difference in language makes this
difficult. If there were better knowl-
edge of the japanese in the United
States, and if the Japanese themselves
better understood US the jingo's work
would remain purely political and be
no more a real menace to friendship
and good understanding than was the
flag waving of the Conservative oppo-
nents OF reciprocity in Canada in 1911.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
A Credit to Texas.

In ancient journalistic phrase, tn,
largest industrial edition OF. the sea
son was laid upon our desk by thu
San Antonio Express. We may fair.
ly add that it is the best, too.
With full regard for daily news and
a generous support of fruitful adver-
Using, the publishers put together one
hundred and forty-four pages of de-
lightfully interesting information about
San Antonio and Texas. Descriptions
of the ancient city are complemented
by stories of towns that grew out of
the desert overnight and grew into
cities in year.
There are stories of vast fields and
of smaller farms, of ranches with their
thousands and tens of thousands of
cattle. To these narratives of COM
munity achievement are added the
splendid stories of the hardy citizens
who made Texas a sovereign State of
the Union.
The illustrations are numerous and
well executed.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21

To the Editor: If the filthy conditions
seen recently by party of ladies' who
were exploring some alleys of this city
We're so insanitary as described, Is It
not the fault Of the health ONCE and
the street cleaning department?
II four persons have to exist on 81
cents. the wages OF an aged woman, are
not our charity organizations and other
city bureaus falling in their dutye
The three other persons dependent on
the woman must of necessity be objects
of charity, and as such deserve atten-
ton from the Board OF Charities or the
Associated Charities or the municipal
authorities.
II the alley had dead cats, where was
the street cleaner. and II the sewerage
was bad. where was the health inspec-
tori.
1t seems that the authorities on whom
we depend to keep the city clean neg
lect the very part that needs most their
attention-the poor section. 1t looks as
IL the women muslin spite of the ants
go to work to get results
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Big Dam Across the Nile.
From the Baltimore Sun.

From the Baltimore Sun.
The greater Assouan dam, which will
store twice as much water as the first
section, which was completed in 1902, Ia
| now finished. 1t will furnish enough
water from the Nile, the London Times
states, to do away with the system OF
basin irrigation, in use for thousands of
years, and the fertile fields of Egypt can
now be cultivated all the year around.
The original dam, which cost about ST.
500. 900. provided storage capacity of 9S4,-
00o. 900 cubic meters of water: the present
structure for about ZOO. 900.
Ninety years ago the Egyptian gov
eminent took the first steps for a greater
water supply, but it was not until 1883
that the British engineers, headed by
William Wilicocks, brought forth the So
luton by proposing to dam the Nile at
Assouan. The project was too ambitious
to secure financial support until Sir En-
est Cassel, in 1885 provided the necessary
funds. The first dam was begun Feb
ruary, 1902. a year ahead of time. 1t Is the
most important of public works of Egypt
since Menes constructed the dixie across
the river at Memphis, making possible
basin irrigation, the wonder Of engineers
to this day.
Basin irrigation cost about SIS an acre
in 5000 acre areas; from SIS to $50 on
small tracts. and land rented at from SIS
to SIS an acre per year. Irrigation all the
year round, now made possible, costs SO
an acre and the rents are from SIS to-$lQ
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Optimistic.

In the midst of much grumbling. fea
OF tariff changes, dread lest the cur
rency revision plans of President Wi
son may not meet with the views Of
more eminent fnancicrS, or even of less
broadminded men, it is pleasant &c
listen TO the optimistic words of James
J. Hill. Northwestern empire builder
and of John J. Mitchell. the Morgan OF
Chicago, the president OF the Illinois
Trust and Savings Bank.
Said Mr. Hill: When a country
can produce $Io.ooo.ooo.ooo worth of
products from the ground, a creation
OF wealth from elemental conditions.
there is not much cause to worry The
general promise of the Northwest is
good, although it is too carly to esti-
mate crops to make definite predic-
tions."
John J. Mitchell said The banks
can handle another record crop with
out embarras sment. Tariff disturb
ances are exaggerated, although some
sections may suffer considerably. |
Would like to see securities higher,
but am not discouraged When the
Balkan difficulty is out OF the wav.
| expect to see Europe buving our
securities. When they begin our peo-
pie will follow Business is not over
extended and everybody has been told
to prepare for trouble. which is the
sure way Of avoiding it"
These men have their fingers on the
pulse OF business. and they are hope
full that the worst is over. that the
scare has run its course. Men who
talk hopefully. who look on the bright
side and know that fundamental con-
ditions are all right. are listened to
more seriously than are politicians and
officials who know little and simply |
talk for the applause of their listeners.
The trouble in the Balkans has been
reflected in great liquidation in Amer
lean securities, started on the other |
side, but there should be no connec-
ton between Bulgaria and the success
of business ventures and enterprises in
the United States.
New York City sold S45,oooyooo 41-2
per cent bonds or corporate stock yes
terday. 1t sold easily and was over
subscribed, another encouraging sign
of the times
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
The Irish Nation.

From the Chicago Journal
when Ireland gets home rule-as she
VIII within two years-she will be a ma.
ton in more than a political sense
There have been few. parallels in mod
ern times to the revival of Irish nation
atty. The last half century has seen
nearly every Islander against Ireland re-
futed, and nearly every hope of her
friends on the way to fulfillment.
From being a land of rack-rented ten
ants, Ireland Is becoming a land of peas
ant proprietors. Irish agricultural So
cieties are beginning to do for their coun-
try what similar organizations have done
for Denmark. Irish cottage industries
are once more busy, the ancient language
has been revived, a new national 1itera-
ture has been begun, and critics on both
sides Of the ocean agree that Irish drama
Is one Of the truest and strongest in the
modern world.
The first Irish Parliament that meets
In Dublin will preside over virile and
progressive national nation bound by
interest and inclination to the United
Kingdom. but unable to manage its pri-.
vate affaits by itself.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21

from thlcaso Jplrnal.
The Federal government has beer
asked for help to check the rsvages OF
tuberculosis among Indians. That helT
is urgently needed and should be given
in generous quantity at once.
Thirty per cent of all deaths among
Indians in the United States are caused
by consumption. Their annual death
rate from this disease Is more than
double that of their white brothers. In
some measure this is due to insanitary
habits: but the chief cause of trouble
is that the red man is being civilized
faster than his constitution will per-
init.
tuberculosis is a house disease, and.
therefore, in large part a disease of
civilization. 1t is part of the price
mankind pays for having permanent
homes. When the Indian lived in his
teepee or his long lodge of bark he
had little trouble from consumption.
Now that he lives in modern houses
and has learned the art Of using win
dow glass to keep out fresh air, the
white plague is killing him by hun
dreds.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Wisconsin's Income Tax.

Now that the Federal income tax
law is an established fact. it will be of
interest to compare the $1,000 exemp-
ton provided in this country with the
tax limits in European states. In Great
Britain the sum exempted is $50. In
Prussia incomes of less than 900 marks
(s22s) are not taxed. In Austria the
basis is SII3. In Italy, S77.25. In the
Netherlands, $780, and in Switzerland,
SIoo
Wisconsin's limit is SI,2z5, that is a
good deal less than the Federal ex-
emption, and yet it is higher than the
highest exemption in Europe. The law
in that state has been in force some
two years. Senator Bosshart, who
framed the bill, declares that at first it
was opposed mainly because it was
misunderstood, but that when it be-
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21

came apparent that tax on com
Portable income meant only, matter
of S. or SIo per year, the public be-
came-as usual-indifferent, and its at
titude changed.
1t is the Wisconsin statesman's idea
to lower the Federal exemption figure
to that of his State tax and, should
this result in obtaining more than
enough revenue, to reduce the Federal
tax rate correspondingly.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Unpleasant. but Timely.

News of the fashions from Paris ar,
so astounding that The Herald is re
producing the letter of "a reader to {
Connecticut contemporary, which is ST
full OF meaning that comment indeed
seems superfuous. The writer say:
that his intention is to warn a long.
suffering public" Here it is:
The dress of the American woman
has left something to be desired fol
some years past, but never has it beer
so unbluShingly Scant as during the
UaStD summer. In spite of the ex-
poStulation OF the press and pulpit
many thousands OF pure. modest women
and girls appear on the public thor
OughfareS in attire which cannot but
attract disrespectful attention of the
passers-by. We are sure that the ma
Jority of women eschew the objection
able IN dress. still there are many who
claim that they must be in fashion. no
matter how unseemly such fashions
are
This is too true, and for their es-
pecial benefit we quote several passages
from an essay on present-day styles by
DR.. Z. II. Lewis, published in American
Medicine The warning is unplea SAINT,
but it presents a phase OF subject
not emphasized sufficiently heretofore:
The lengths to which many Young
and lmprudent females have gone, in
the effort to be up to date and chic. are
dangerous in the extreme And this is
not alone because OF the constant in
v1tatlon to improper advances from the
wolves in mems clothing who are ever
seeking their prey. but also because of
the possibility of melting crimes by
degenerateS. Every experienced physi-
clan knows that the risque STYLES of the
present day have a psychological bear
ing on a good many susceptible men
talities.
DR.. Lewis. after referring to the
case OF the degenerate Schwartz and
the letter written by him before COM
hitting suicide. adds:
Most men arc dominated by innate
decenCy and the respect they feel for
From such our daugh.
.ers, sisters. and wives have little to
fear, no matter how they dress. But
very medical man of experience knows |
only too well the fires kindled by the |
present dress of young. voluptuons fe-
males. There is no doubt that i'm
modest dress Is responsible for MANY
1 young girls downfall and ruin. I
lever came to a full realization of the
prevalent denominations until one day
asst spring when | had 10 meet a
riend at Forty-second Street and
Broadway. 1t was just after closing
ime for the big shops, and | saw a
'erfect avalanche of the girl employees.
Even little girls OF thirteen or four
cen were dressed in a way that was
candalous. Apparently none of them
wore any petticoats, and their short,
arrow outside skirts and tightly drawn
'odices outlined every curve of hip
nd torso in the most reckless fash
on. Also they were painted as if they
ad just stepped from the footlights.
Now, then, what is most pertinent
D all of us is whether what this physi-
ian says is overdrawn or not Our
~ opinion is that no girl or woman
ill feel quite comfortable in the pres
midday scant skirt and bodice after
eading the above, which was published .
y reputable periodical from the pen
{ a physician.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21

little psychic time lock in the back OF
his head and gets awake right on the
dot
Delegate James Wickersham Of Alaska
tells of the conversation he heard be-
tween two Fairbanks citizens. one of
whom wished to borrow money. Said
one: Lend me five dollars"
"Nup," answered the other one.
But you've lent me money before -
Il know il.
And didn't I pay you back
Yes, but YOU won't get a chance to
fool me again
Copyright. 1915. by Fred c. Kelly. All nights n.
serTedl
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
ALITTLE NONSENSE.
AS THE SEASON ADVANCES.

Where. oh, where is the young phenon
With mighty wing
That we heard such great tidings from
In early spring?
his curves in wondrous spirals bent
The starting week
And for a little while he went
a perfect streak.
The pace was one that couldn't last.
He made his bow:
But some old war-horse of the past
Is pitching now.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
4 Vanished shrine.

What of your trip abroad"
My wife was deeply disappointed in
one thing She visited Shakespeare
home all right"
''Well?"
But she also wanted to pay a visit to
the tub of Diogenes.'
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
PHILADELPHIA
RS GEORGE FITCH,
Author of "At Good Old Siwash."

pie are inclined to look on philanthropy
with great seorn. They are the kind of
people who, il robbed by a hold-up man,
would not be gracious enough to thank
him for giving back carfare.
However, there is nothing wrong with
philanthropy, and the men who give
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Turn About.

Mr.. Wombat." said the boss, you
have been getting of to go to the base
ball a good deal lately"
Il know it, sir
Then would you mind working at the
Office TO- a few extra innings tonight?
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Probably q Duke.

Il don't believe he is a real duke"
How about his old family jewels?''
Did he show you any old family jew
els?'
NO: but he showed me the pawn tick
cts for some"
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21

Hope springs eternal, as you know.
Folks at my garden sneer;
But ] feel sure that il will grow
a lavish crop this year.
The Washington herald. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1906-1939, 1913-05-21
Life Among the Lowry.

Being poor has some recompenses,'
remarked the lady with the wealth OF
imported hair.
How now?'
when another society dame insults
me, l have to take it. But my washer
woman gets a warrant every week for
one of her numerous lady friends