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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
RE-ENAcr STRENUOUS TIMES.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, July 3.-One
third of the veterans have left and
are en- route home, most of the others
are merely awaiting President Will
sons arrival tomorrow
The camp today is comfortable.
Thunderstorms last night gave relief
from the intense heat and cool breezes
today add to make the reunion one of
pleasure to the old veterans.
A delegation of Confederates will
greet Wilson with the rebel yell to-
morrow. He will be the first south
ern born president ever visiting Get
tysburg.
One hundred Confederates, the sur
vivors of Pickett's force, gathered on
the Emmettsburg road near the stone
wall where Picett's charge eliminated
in disaster fifty years ago today. A
hundred Union veterans, survivors Of
the Pennsylvania division, met the
Confederates before the stone wall,
shook hands and cheered.
Governors of many states today par
ticipated in the second days program
Of the great blue and gray reunion
on the field of Gettysburg. Governor
John X. Tener of Pennsylvania acted
as host to the visiting chief executives
at forinal reception. Later in the
day he was master of ceremonies when
addresses were delivery by many
prominent veterans and civilians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
81. PAUL SELLS CITY BONDS
IN $40 AND MULTIPLES

ST. PAUL, July 3.-The city Of St
Paul today put into effect for the
first time in the history of American
cities. financial scheme devised by
the late Tom. L. Johnson when he
was mayor of Cleveland. 1t is the
selling of city bonds in $40 and multi
pies by the city sinking fund commits
sion.
Mr.. Johnson never put his plan into
execution as he was always able to
sell Cleveland city bonds.
st. Paul is inaugurating the paving
of streets by city labor instead Of
10y contract and as a result Of q row
between property owners, the city and
contractors, city bonds were SO tied
up that banks and brokers refused t
take them.
They were then offered at popular
subscription. The sale opened at tht
city hall this morning, with a crow,
in line before the sale began at
Up to noon 566 bond certificates has
been issued, for total Of $82, 200
There was a crush all day about thu
windows and the success Of the plar
surprised and amazed the commission
A little girl of bought No. with
funds dumped from her savings bank
A man brought $500 he had beel
boarding in gold at home. Fully hal
The depositors were women. The sue
cess of the sale opens the way u
quiek and sure financing Of any mu
nicipal undertaking, regardless Of tn
regular bond market. Bonds will b
bought and sold daily ~ offered AM
are instantly convertible into casl
with accrued interest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
WILSON'S CABINET ExPON-
ENTS OF BIG FAMILIES

WASHINGTON, D. c., July g.
Colonel Roosevelt's fondness for big
families is lone Of my policies" being
put into actual effect by President
Wilson. Roosevelt's administration
preached the doctrine Of large fami-
lies. Wilson's is practicing It.
The president has gathered about
him some Of our best little exponsnts
of "pater familiss" The family Of
the presidents official family are
homely--not in the pulchritudionus
sense--feature of the new Democratic
regime. There are sevsral si4sabls
families in the cabinet and near eabi-
net circles. "Billy" Wilson, SECRETARY
Of the department Of labor, tops the
list, takes the cake, heads the process
sion and wins the psnnant, among all
high government officers for the most
fatherly father He has nine children.
He has recently leased one Of the
largest vacant residence on the avenue
of the presidents, the bon ton resi-
dence section Of the capital. Mrs.
Wilson and the little and big wilson's
from Blossburg. Pa. are preparing to
move in early in July.
President Wilson disclaims the re-
port that he considered the size Of
the families of candidates in selecting
them for jobs. But whether by acci-
dent or design, he has gathered about
him some striking eligibles for an
anti-race suicide club.
Not in alone in the ultra-ofdcial
circles has the president chosen big
family fathers several times ovsr for
public service. The state Of Kentucky
was given an appointment by the
president which SO far smashes the
administration record for fondnsss
for big families. Ben Marshall Of
Frankfort, KY, collector Of internal
revenue, has eleven children. The
president said there were eleven rea-
sons, all of them most excellent ones,
why Marshall should get the job.
Only two Of the cabinet officials are
childless-S Secretary Of War Garrison
and Attorney General McReynolds.
But the latter is 4 bachelor.
The presidents secretary, J>ssph
p. Tumulty, whose summers number
far under 40, has half dozen httle
Tumultys. He Is ranked" BY Sse-
retary of the Treasury McAdoc who
also has bunch Of nix, but AeAdoo
is older. Secretary Of the Navy Daa-
iels has four sons. Secretary of etats
Bryan has two daughters and soa,
and q pair Of children sseh are ~
sessed by Pcstmastsr General Barrie
son, Secretary Of Agriculture Housteu
and Secretary Of the Interior Lane.
The president himself, ~ u wsll
known, has three daugAtsrs. ueth =
Burisson's childrsn. also, sre ~
Lucy and Adsls. fAne4 - @eanlnsl
beauties"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
TWENTY THOUSAND ATTEND
CITIZENSHIP CONFERENCE,

PORTLAND, July 3.--"The Family;
Marriage and Divorce" was the big
topic under discussion today at the
fifth days session of the Second
Worlds Christian Citizenship confer
ence which will continue through July
8. This afternoon the delegates turn
ed their attention to matters of prison
reforms, social purity, intemperance
and capital and its relation to labor.
The meetings were held in the huge
open air empitheater of the Multno-
nah Athletic club. Delegates num-
bering approximately 10000 are in at
tendance from all parts Of the United
States and from several European
countries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

sachusetts Institute Of ToeAa11ogy;
showing how far hors4 g1solins and
electric trucks Of different capeeitiss
could travel per dollars. TIE expenses
of the trucks were represented In
the form Of loads dragged along the
ground behind them. In each case the
load was made up Of four different
items, one representing the charge for
feed, fuel or electricity, snothsr for
maintenance, the third for the garage
or stable, including driver and helper,
and the fourth for overhead charges.
Where the horse showed "a the
greatest disadvantage as compared
with the motor, was In the cost of
feed. Herein is the principal dif-
ference between animal and mechan-
ical powers. The reason il that the
horse is using fuel constantly, where
as the motor vehicle is using its sup
ply of energy only when performing
work. To put it differently, the horse
is paid lin feed) by the day, while
the motor is paid by the Job Tin
gasoline or electricity. Work with
horse is by-product. Most Of the
energy fed to it, is employed in build
ing up and maintaining its own bodily
health. II horse required no food
during its idle hours there would be
no chance for the motor truck ex-
cept in special conditions. To be sure,
a working horse is fed more than an
idle horse, but 1t does not necessaril
follow that the extra feed will all be
converted into useful work.
1t is very important to know just
what return the horse is giving for the
food it receives, because It eats fuel
or fuel equivalent much more rapidly
than the motor.
As it is principally in fuel consump-
ton that the motor truck shows its
superiority over the horse truck It is
obvious that under conditions where
actual work is done during only Is
per cent Of the working day, the mo-
tor truck may show but little more ef-
ficiency than the horse truck. Obvi-
ously, under such conditions the rem
edy is to adjust the work so that the
truck will keep moving practically all
the time with full load. This can be
accomplished only by using special
loading and unloading devices.
The motor vehicle is too valuable .
machine to stand idle at any tims dur
ing the working day. II the truck
were used as locomotive many prob
lens of its construction would be elm
mated. One Of the principal diff
culties met with in the ordinary truck
lies in the provision Of springs suit
able for all conditions Of traffic. II
the springs are heavy enough for the
fully loaded truck they will be stiff
enough to rack the mechanism when
the vehicle is running empty.
1t may be thought that various time
saving expedients can also be applied
to the horse. While there is no doubt
that a better return for the invest
ment can be made by reducing the idle
time of the horse, it must be remem-
bered also that 1t is when moving that
the motor truck shows its chief su-
periority, and also that the horse can
not be kept working constantly all day
long, but requires many rest periods
for recuperation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
TO PROBE MULHALL CHARGES

WASHINGTON, d. c., July a.
Henry B. Martin, secretary Of the Ma
ti0nal Antitrust league, testified be-
fore the senate lobby committee to-
day that he and David Lamar were
the authors of the original resolution
authorizing the houses steel investi-
CATION, and of Lamar's draft being
passed Substantially as drawn" He
called Lamar a public spirited citizen.
The house rules committee today
began drafting a sweeping resolution
authorizing an investigation of the
Mulhall charges. That body may ask
the senate to agree to name joint
committee.
Samuel Untermyer will probably be
the houses chief inquisitor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
CHILD WONDER GIVEN
AUDIENCE RY POPE

ROME, July 3.-Pope Plus has just
received in private audience, Willy
bandmaster, who has been conducting
orchestral concerts in Rome and near
by cities during the past winter. you
are child of wonderful talent" Pope
Plus told the lad, "and | shall pray
always that you have unending sue
cess"
The audience was one Of the first
private ones granted by the pope since
the latter's serious illness and the lad
was received over the previous re-
quests of some of the leading prelates
of the church who had asked for pri-
vate audiences.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
EIGHT.HoUR LAW VIOLATED.

DENVER, July Assistant Dis
trict Attorney Williams this morning
started prosecution of the Denver
laundry trust" on charge of vio-
lating the eight-hour woman's1aw and
the grand jury probe of alleged ar
rangements of laundry owners with
Labor Commissioner Brake sanction
ing such procedure.
1t is alleged the laundrymen tried
to work the girls ten hours beginning
Tuesday, in order to close the shops
for the Fourth without loss. The
girls objected and complained to Mr.
Brake, who refused to interfere.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
FIRE DANGER TO NATIONAL
FORESTS IS VERY SMALL


WASHINGTON, d. c., July g.
Despite unfavorable weather condi-
tions the fire danger up to today on
national forest reserves has been un-
usually small, according TO a report
isued today at the forestry depart
ment- The report states that, owing
to better conditions afforded by big
ger appropriations for fire fighting
in the forests, the year 1918 so far has
been unusually free from the devas-
tating fires which have marked for
mer years. 1t is estimated that thou
sands of dollars have been saved
through the arousing Of public inter-
est in the care of forest lands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
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L. II. Randall of Hermosa gave his
destination as Pueblo today.
Miss Florence Burnett is enjoying
two weeks outing at Flora Vista.
George Blancett is business visitor
from Flora Vista.
John Root is down from the Valle-
cito on a business mission.
Mr. and Mrs. George Patterson and
Miss Ida were in from lower Florida
today.
Mrs. Pat O'Donnell was a very sick
woman yesterday. Today her condi-
tion shows improvement.
Mrs. Percy Airy departed for Tel
luride this morning on brief vaca-
tion trip.
Mrs. Josie Jones, the Silverton mil
liner, was Telluride bound traveller
this morning.
4 John Gamsby, the bachelor who re-
bluffs all of Cupid's suggestion, is
down from his summer quarters, EN-
erald lakes.
A large electric fan has been INSTALL
ed in the Home cafe which will add
materially to the comfort of patrons
and proprietors.
William Dobbins has greatly i'm
proved the appearance of his residence
property by having a cement walk
built in front of it.
The management of the Idaho and
several other mines in the La Platas
have decided to give the employees a
couple of days off to celebrate the
Fourth and the after Fourth. A large
number will arrive in town tonight
to participate in the big doings to-
morrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
REUNION sIDELIGHTs.

GETTYSBURG, Pa, July 81. N.
Roberts of Stuartville, Mo-, a magni-
ficently built, white-haired man Of
about six feet two or three inches and
broad in proportion, was at Gettys-
burg but escaped injury at that time
bat soon afterwards had his leg shot
off close up to his hip.
81 met Yank here a little while
ago who declared he recognized me
as the rebel who had shot at him
three times during the fight here" he
said to circle of veterans. Il apol-
ogized to him for my poor marksman-
ship and said / was sorry that | had
not done better job"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
WOULD PREVENT JOHNSON
DISPOSING OF PROPERTY

CHICAGO, July 3.-District Attor-
ney Wilkerson today asked the federal
court to enjoin Jack Johnson from
selling any of his property. He also
requested a forfeiture of Johnson's
personal bond of 100000 to guaran-
tee his appearance on other charges
besides white slavery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
QUARRELS WITH SWEET
HEART; ATTEMPTS SUICIDE

DENVER, July 3.-Because she
quarreled with her sweetheart, Ethel
Powers, aged 10, attempted suicide
this morning by swallowing caustic
potash. Her condition is critical.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

ATHENS, July 3.--The war office
here officially advises that the Greeks
are aiding the Servians in inflicting
heavy losses on Bulgarians and cap
turing important positions. The loss
to the Greek forces has been consider
able
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
TELEcRAPHlc TABLolDs.

Observation-Disclosures men ss-
corts of women bathers insist on flirt-
ing, me superintendent of tie bathing
beach has ruled that on Indies day
only fair bathers may use the munich
pal POOL.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

CHlCAGO-Union chauftsu.s who
have not paid their dues, con plain to
the police that stink balls are be-
ins hurled into their taxis. Their
passengers are complaining, too.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

BELGRADE, July 3.-Dispatches
say that after two days of desperate
fighting the entire Bulgarian front is
retreating. Dispatches state that the
Servians yesterday captured 1900 Bull
garians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
SERvIANS DECLARE WAR
ON BULGARIANS TONIGHT

VIENNA, July 3.-Uskub, where
the Servian king and premier are,
telegraphs that Servia has formally
declared war against Bulgaria tonight.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

Lawyer-Do you mean TO tell ma
the plaintiff was drunk!
Witness-W Well, no; but you couldn't
call him ostsntatiously sober.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

CHICAGO-Lillian Russell and
Mary Garden were among the Chi
cago brides today. Lillian married
Paul Corallo and Mary became the
wife Of Antonio Kral.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

WASHINGTON-A kiss which he
riifered from one Of his employees
"ill cost Frank d. Hester, pension
bureau chief $3.50. He was n.spend-
ell without pay for three m..nths.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

A. McGory, railroad man who
makes Salida his headquarters, was
an incoming passenge- on the South
ern last night. He is making the
900 mile circle trip and departed this
morning on another stage of his sight
seeing expedition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

Observation-Disclosures ten years
the presidents cabinet will have q
new member-secretary Of athletics-
is The prediction of Charles H. Gems
Tiger, secretary of the Minneapolis
Athletic club.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
WILSON'S DAUGHTER ENGAGED
WASHINGTON, d. C.. July g.

WASHINGTON, d. c., July a.
1t is unofficialIy announced at the
White house that Jessie Wilson will
be married in the middle of November,
though the date is not definitely set.
1t will probably come Saturday. The
ceremony will be held in the east
room of the White house, the brides
sisters, Margaret and Eleanor, will be
bridesmaids.
The couple became engaged last
October but withheld the announce
ment at the presidents request. The
wedding will be simple
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

Passengers from Silverton this
morning brought immense bouquets of
blue columbines, the Colorado state
flower. The dry weather does not
seem to have effected the growth of
the flowers, if anything they are even
more beautiful than ever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07
HORSE LIVING VERSUS HORSE
POWER.

ScientisRc Amariean.
In the SeieatiAe American Of Jan.
IS We publishsd IN illustration based
on tables prepared by the electrical
engineering department Of the Mas
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Woods left for
Mancos this morning to celebrate the
great and glorious Fourth, with Mr..
and Mrs. George Woods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

was among those bound for Flora
Vista today to attend the Free Metho-
dist camp meeting.
The condition of little Louise Barnes
continues favorable. Regardless of
the serious of the operation, the pros
poets for her recovery are still bright,
Mr.. Mattox jr., who discovered oil
in the Pennington Meadows, is in
town today on business connected with
the development of the fields.
Miss Bess Dickerson went over to
Pagosa Springs this morning to visit
her parents and participate in the de-
lights the celebration has to offer.
James Ford, who is to be master
of destinies of the La Plata Miner, ar
rived from Denver last night and will
enter upon his new duties at once.
Master James Carstair left fol
Pennington this morning to pass q
few days with his sister, Miss Agnes
who is spending her summer vaca
tion there.
The Mesdames Orme, McH0llano
and Morris returned from Silvertor
this morning where they attended the
special session of the Eastern Stal
last night.
]. Will Miller, the game warden who
has been supervising the spawn tax,
ing at Electra, passed the night ir
Durango en- route to his home neal
Dolores.
Warren Nelson of Leadville outfit
ted for a mining expedition in the
Needles this morning. He is inter.
ested in properties in the vicinity Of
Needleton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

NEW YORK, July 3.-Francis B.
Sayre, an attorney in the district at
torney's office, is the center of attrac-
tion today because at the White house
last night was announced his engage
ment to Miss Jessie Wilson, the presi-
dents daughter. He is wealthy.
Sayre said Roosevelt got him in the
district attorneys office. When ask
ed whether he was Bull Mooser he
said he greatly admires the colonel,
but voted for Wilson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

The quickest way for fool man to
acquire chest expansion is to put on a
fancy vest.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

Miss A. Schafferhoff, who has been
spending some time in the Animas val
ley, passed through to her home in
Bocea today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

y
Rev. Mr.. Garrett, presiding elder of
the Free Methodist church, was an
arrival in Durango last night on his
way to Flora Vista to attend the camp
meeting.
Mr.. and Mrs. George w. Green Of
Chicago spent the night at the Savoy
on their way to Pennington to visit
their son, DR.. George Green, the we'll
known dentist
Mrs. Mari, grand worthy matron of
the order of Eastern Star, returned
from Silverton this morning on her
way to Pagosa Springs to meet with
the lodge at that point.
Miss Eda Anderson, the La Plata
school ma'am, arrives in Durango to-
night on her way to Electra where
she will be a member of house party
until Monday.
Surveying the agricultural pros
poets in almost any part of La Plata
county this year will prove an en-
lightener as to the possibilities of
the section.
Miss Mable Skinner of Durango and
Arthur Vanderlin of Arloa were mar
ried at the home of the brides par
ents last evening at 9 o'clock. Judge
Houx officiated.
William Macht of Pagosa Springs
and Mrs. Otis of Animas City were
among the patients who entered Mer-
cy hospital for treatment late yester-
day afternoon.
Miss Pierce of Hotchkiss left for
the Piedra this morning where she
will take charge of the Rock Farrow
household and care for the four chill
dren who were bereaved of their
mother a few weeks ago.
Mrs. George Price, returned from
Canon City last night where she has
been on an extended visit with rela-
tives. Mr.. Price came down from
his summer camp early in the week, to
await her coming.
E. j. Freeman, the implement sales
man, came over from Mancos last
night on his way to the San Luis
valley to convince prospective custo-
riers with the superiority of MS
wares.
Mrs. C. w. Fisherdick of Laplata,
N. M, returned last evening from sew
en- weeks visit in the effete east Her
trip covered the large cities from
Colorado to the east coast of Maine,
and every moment was filled with in
terest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Balcom and
Master George and Mr.. and Mrs. Joe
Clark motor over to Pagosa Springs
tomorrow in the Balcom auto to enjoy
the hospitality the Springs people are
to dispense. They are scheduled to
return Sunday.
Mrs. Thomas Edwards and children
went down to Riverside this morn
ing to enjoy the holiday festivities
with the Piepers at the beautiful ranch
home. Marguerite, the eldest daugh-
ter of the household will remain for
couple of weeks.
Pueblo county is making great
boasts this year because the marriage
license records for June show that
Dan Cupid came out three laps ahead
of last year. La Plata county can
go them one better. In June, 1912,
only ten licenses were granted. Dur
ing the month just closed fourteen
licenses were issued. If the bridal
crop and good financial conditions are
co-existent, it must speak well for the
sections prosperity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

James Robran was in from the Flo
rida section today to make final proof
on his homestead. G. E. Hampton and
Harley Roberts acted as witnesses.
Mr.. Robran's farm is in one of the
sheltered hooks between Florida and
Texas creek, which is proving an ideal
location for raising fruit. Even this
year his apple trees are loaded
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-07-07

Another merry soul is Major Harry
Simmons Of st. Louis, Mo-, who fought
at Gettysburg in the 18th Georgia
regiment, Benning's brigade. He has
10 go about in wheel chair, for both
Of his legs were shot off.
mo, didn't lose them here" he
explained. "The Yanks shot too high
and they only put a ball through my
lung. At Cold Harbor, the pesky
Yanks shot too low and took off my
legs. guess l was too tough to
kill" He was surrounded by close
circle of federals who listened with
beaming faces.
Eyes, the war is over" said Major
Simmons, great favorite among
members Of St. Louis camp No. 731
U. C. v. eve ere all one big nation
now, but do you know that l never
dreamed we could all be brought to-
gether in such splendid reunion as
this. There are too many little vani-
ties and prejudices. But when l read
the little address on the subject sent
out by Governor Tener of Pennsyl-
vania, l felt that it was possible. Gov
ernor Tener put II in new light and
he altered the feelings Of a good
many others. "
William Hotchkiss of Alabama met
j. D. Williams, Union man Of Wayne
county, Pennsylvania, here today after
fifty years--and paid back chew
of tobacco he owed him.
Fifty years ago Williams, who was
member of the Fifty-ninth Penn
sylvania. was doing picket duty at
Petersburg. Hotchkiss, a Confederate
soldier, was doing duty also. Williams
gave the Confedate some coffee in
trade for tobacco. Firing was re-
suned before the trade was com
pleted and they separated. Hotchkiss
sought for Williams until he found
him. He explained who he was.
"Do you remember that trade at the
Petersburg Spring." asked Hotch-
kiss.
Williams said he did.
"Well, I didn't give you enough to-
bacco that time" said Hotchkiss, "here
it is."
Macijah Weiss. ITO years old, the
Oldest veteran ON the field, was taken
to the Asla hospital with heat pros.
| tration. Ne will recover.