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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The labor troubles in eastern Colo
RADIO affect all interests. 1t brings
about hardship on the strikers;
costs the operators dearly, burdens
the state with Indebtedness and in
flicts hardship on every class of
citizens outside of the interests di-
rectly affected. Too bad there is not
some method of bringing about set
Elements without this great cost and
inconvenience.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Attorney General McReynolds is
still member of the cabinet, but it
il still rumored he will not remain
over year from the time of assum-
ing office. This rumor has some
truth when it is known that the at
torney general has no recommends
tions to offer regarding the handling
of trusts. And this is true of Pres
ident Wilson. 1t requires more than
talking to handle the octopus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22
TO ATTACK MEXICAN CAPITAL.

MEXICO CITY, Dec. 18-There are
persistent rumors of an impending
attack here. News comes from Chi
huahua that General Villa is prepar-
ing to march fifteen thousand troops
here. The rebels of Tampico are
making preparations to make an at
tack, either at Vera Cruz or this city.
Two hundred and fifty constitution
alists left Matamoras for Monterey
this morning. Railroad communica-
tions were cut at Monterey to pre-
vent federals receiving appeals for re-
Inducements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

If the automobile industry did not
consume 100000 tons of iron and
steel in the season just closed, it will
in all probability do so next season
Long since the leading automobile
shops passed the 1000,000-ton mari,
in the consumption of steel sheets
alone. Apart from top, upholstery
and tires the automobile is destined
to become an exclusively metal pro
duct easily the chief metal, of course
being iron.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

once a year. And you will dcl tf
all the year, the darkest drearie-
if you'll do your shopping eaily1 Ia
just harken to what we say. ia
many full, fair, stock, mothera
none of them will shine, if you i
pone your shopping till the last i
at nine. So do your shopping ey
in the month and in the the day, 1
clerks will rise and bless you as
go your blithsome way. As we b
down the boulevard, whom think
We should see, but women beard
parcels home as careful as could
But later in December, they W
Crouch upon their way. Thea
your shopping early, and let everyo
be gay.-Sentiments expressed by i
philosopher of the Atchison Globe
which we all agree.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22
OBSERVATIONS BY THE WAY
(From FRIDAYS Daily.l

According to estimates for 1914 the
city of Denver will get along on some
thing like $4,000 less than 1918. This
shows commission government is a
paying proposition in Denver. Accord
ing to review in the Denver Times
the mayors expense under commits
sion will be reduced over $4,000 and
the department of safety over S11, 900.
Some time ago the News, when under
the ownership Of Tom Patterson, the
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Speaking of fool ideas: A New
Albany, Ind, woman is financing a
project to provide accommodations
for young women who have no homes
in which to receive their beaux. She
would fit up quarters in a fashionable
apartment house for that purpose and
have everything nice and eminently
proper Still, we imagine the parks
will continue to draw the young folks
in summer and the movies in winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Something radically wrong about
the contentious of union leaders and
the operators regarding the money
earned by the miners. The public
would like to get at the real facts.
But as the leaders and agitators have
given out so many misleading and
untruthful statements the public has
lost confidence in their assertions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The above is from the report OF
the secretary of Agriculture issued
few days ago. Whether the i'm
portation of cattle is responsible for
the falling off in price Of cattle mar
keted in Denver, Kansas City and
other centers the past few weeks, we
cannot state. Some credit the poor
markets to the unusual shipments due
to feed shortage throughout the mid
uie western states like Kansas, Neb-
raska, Missouri, Oklahoma and other
drouth stricken districts but the point
we wish to raise is this: Prices for
live stock are down but have you
noticed any reduction over the country
in the retail price. We have been
watching Denver and Chicago quota
tions and fail to find reduction of
even a fraction of cent in the retail
price. Thus the reduction of the tar
iff so far as benefitting the consumer
is concerned is myth, the same as
along all other food lines. Fact is,
the producer, the farmer, if you please
is receiving less for his cattle while
the consumers are not benefited. Who
receives the benefits? The packing
trust. No wonder the sugar and meat
trusts supported the Democratic par
ty last fall and are not kicking at
the present time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22
OWNERSHIP or
RAILROADS.

When the question of constructed
ment comes up for debate in the sen
ate it is expected to develop into a
general discussion of the subject of
government ownership of railroads
and the acquisition Of all the contin-
entail lines in the United States. Sen
ator Kenyon of Iowa, who is in fav-
or of the government taking over tn.
railroads has said, "Other nations
have grasped this problem and solved
it. / do not see why we should be
afraid of it."
Other nations, it is true, have
grasped it, but they have not solved
| it in manner that would be salts
factory to the American public. There
is not a nation in the world which
has taken over its railroads whose
service compares with that afforded
by private ownership in this country.
Railroad rates both passenger and
freight are the lowest in the world
Oil lHt liileS Ill Tie GIItCu sDlateS.
They are practically the same as they
were IL years ago while all the gov
ernment owned railroads in other
countries have had to advance their
rates both passenger and freight in
recent years in keeping with the
higher cost of labor and materials.
The United States government it
self, which owns the Panama rail
road, has advanced rates there be-
cause they were not remunerativc on
the basis of the schedules in force
under private ownership and yet it
refuses to allow the privately owned
railroads in the United States to in
crease their rates for the same
reason.
The railroads of the United States
are capitalized at 100000 per mile
of line and are under private owner
ship. The German railroads, prac-
tically all of which are owned by the
government, are capitalized at $109,-
900 per mile of line.
| The demand for government own
ership comes from those who expect
| that such a change will mean better
service at lower rates. If the govern
Iment should take over the railroads.
it would either have to charge rates
| high enough to make the service pay
for itself or put the deficit in the
tax bill as is now done in the post
office department.
The railroads of the United States
in the fiscal year 1911-1912 paid in
taxes to the federal, state and muni-
cipal governments over $120,000000,
| which was Ia per cent of the net pro-
fits of that years operations. In
Arizona the railroads pay a large
proportion of the taxes-in a few
counties as much as half. Would
the federal government reimburse the
states for the loss of this revenue? ?
And finally, government ownership
of railroads would enable the party
in power at the time it is instituted
to build up political machine which
would keep that party in power to
the end of the republic.
Record.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Harry F. Stafler of Baltimore has
been successfully treated by new
method of dealing with burns. With
200 square inches of flesh burned
from his body. the doctors despaired
of skin grating and decided to try
the effect of chemically treated air.
As result 75 square inches of sur
face have healed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

We advise Republicans to permit
the Wilson currency measure togo
through without opposition. II it
proves as detrimental to the Demo-
cratic party as the Wilson Underwood
tariff there will be little to the scrap
as the tariff has proved dismal fail
ure so far as restoring confidence and
reducing the cost of living
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

There is tempest raging in army
and navy sircles resulting from the
satiracal banquet given in Washing
ton the other night. The president
is peeved beyond measure and de-
mands an investigation. Before the
end Of his term the president and
his cabinet will come in for more
that will not be pleasing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The Yaquis have Joined the reyo-
lutionists in Old Mexico. They are a
murderous set of Indians as evidenced
by the uprising some years ago. 1t
means the loss of the territory ad-
joining Guaymas to the federals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

1t is quite apparent that the laws
of the state have not been enforced
in the coal districts of eastern Colo
RADIO, but this is entirely the fault
of the Democratic administration.
For instance we have the state labor
commissioner who is appointed by the
secretary of state. We all know the
kind of man we have in this office
He was shown up in his true light
during the campaign last fall. Is it
any wonder the laws have not been
enforced under such an official as
Pearce? Had the laws been enforced
it is quite possible we would not have
the present costly strike. Governor
Ammons is surrounded by nice
bunch. Send for Running Charlie" !"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

1t has become necessary for the
German emperor to sell another castle
for the purpose of meeting the high
cost of living. Fortunately he has
not as yet been forced to dispose of
any of his uniforms in order to raise
money to pay the kitchen help.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Snyder Of the Greeley normal has
been playing politics for 10 these many
years. Last year, according to the
Legislative investigators, he spent
something like $4,000 of the states
funds in repairing his residence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Do not think the store keeper will
be insulted if you haven't been able
to do your Christmas shopping early
by calling even right up to the hour
of closing Christmas eve. However,
it's nice thing to be in the early
brigade if for no other reason you get
a hetter pick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The Colorado Springs Gazette is
having hard time keeping up its
courage in refusing any alliance with
the Republican party, although the
paper admits that many Colorado
Progressives are advocating return
to the first love.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

At the special session of congress
the bills and resolutions introduced
totaled 10000 How many had no
other object than that of reminding
constituencies that their representa-
tives were on the job?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

OF cattle which now enter free of
duty, the number imported in October
was 130, ,639, against 27 ,696 in October,
1912; and of sheep the number was
26,035 against 1886. OF fresh beef the
imports during October was 5,677 ,46l
pounds against 637,O95 pounds in the
three months of October, November
and December, 1912, the beef imports
of 1912 having been shown only in
quarterly periods.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Emmerline continues to be having a
hard time of it since returning to
England. Why doesn't she announce
that she will follow American tactics
in her efforts to secure woman's suf-
fringe?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

A new labor organization bound by
its constitution to oppose strikes and
uphold arbitration for settling dis
putes, and also to favor graduated
rather than uniform wage scale,
has been chartered at Kansas City,
T.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

This Lopez person, who has agi-
tated the authorities of Utah, and
killed half dozen persons, is an un-
usual Mexican. They don't usually
shoot so straight, or the Mexican mix
up couldn't last so long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Science has come to the assistance
of the safe burglar. The micro
phone is now used for picking com
bination locks. On turning the lock
a slight sound is made when the
proper number comes opposite the
working point, and this can even be
heard by sensitive ear. However,
it is imperceptible to most persons,
but by using microphone it is an
easy matter to hear the sounds. A
suitable form of flat telephone re-
ceiver is employed, and it is applied
against the safe next the lock. A
pair of rubber ear tubes are used
with the telephone. In this way the
sounds are heard which allow of open
ing the lock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Colorado Springs clubs debated
commission government for the state
VS.. the present system. The COM
mission side were given unanimous
decision, indicating there is some
thing to the proposed innovation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

A cheerful prophet upon the staff
of the New York Sun assures us that
after Christmas eggs will be cheap.
But who has the price of even cheap
egg after Christmas?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Governor Blease says President
Wilson is unworthy of support"
The president has never attempted
to be worthy of the support of Gov
ernor Blease.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

An Italian sculptor says American
women are the most beautiful in the
world, aside from their hands and
feet. And present fashions surely
give the other charms chance to
charm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Denver wants the G. o. p. conven-
ton If one is called and will come
forward with S50,o0o for the privilege,
1t is expected convention of this
kind means large attendance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Parcels post is putting some of the
express companies practically out of
business. AT Fort Collins two cam
panies have consolidated offices and
one delivers suffices for both con-
rprns
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

President Wilson's proposition for
presidential primaries might be look
ed at in this way; No sparsely set
tied section like Nebraska would
stand any show of landing its favor
ito aon
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

After trying to evade the sentence
through appeals and other delays the
one time political boss of Atlantic
City has at last had to go to Jail to
serve sentence of one year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Greeley churches have adopted a
policy of using half page in the
Saturday papers advertising Sunday
services. Advertising is the way to
get the attention of the people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The late John A. Thatcher's estate
will net Colorado, about 100000 in
way of Inheritance tax. This will help
some, but it's too bad our good men
have to die to bring about relief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Clear the way for the young men,
screams Golfers, with rapture. Prob
ably to let them spend fathers hard
earned money Admitting, of course,
that this is from the pessimistic point
of view.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

A Democratic newspaper in the
eastern part of the state, in advo-
eating the calling of special ses-
sion of the legislature, says it might
fail to pass remedial legislation but
there Is no ground for the governor
to indulge in such presumption. The
paper in question is reminded Of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

President Wilson has the faculty of
yelling his language SO the average
person cannot understand what he
means, especially in his references 10
woman suffrage and the Colorado
Of trikp
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

regular session of the present menu
bership. The governor had to con-
tend with 1t for over 100 days and
be is ioath to take chances and no
one can blame him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

A college education may not help
rs much as some think, but it is in
teresting to note that the new presi-
dent of the Southern is a classical
scholar and didn't begin life as a
brakeman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Admiral Dewey, who has quit SOM
manding them, thinks the United
States should build four battleships
a year, and give the young men a
chance
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Don't scold man about the mis-
takes of his past. Tell him about
something good he can do today or
tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The new king of Albania says he
will not take office until the powers
guarantee his salary. Wise monarch.
Evidently understands that he is on
ly tho stop-gap ruler of buffer
principality.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

If President Snyder is ousted from
the Greeley normal it is to be hoped
he will not be given years salary
as q Christmas present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

1t has been discovered that a bed
bug can survive 299 days without food
but Lord, we can't stay out of bed
that long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

1t is hard to please the people: The
man who has to pay no income tax,
wishes he had to, while on the oppo-
site hand-you finish it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

After a month of General Villa we
are beginning to have some respect
for Huerta. He is preferable to the
william (villa) now in charge of rebel
forces.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

The Democratic congress will pro-
ceed slowly against the trust evil.
That, we believe, has been a usual
custom, regardless of politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Judging the way improvements
are going on in the rural districts
tAe farmsrs are evidently inclined to
sprnd Ire remainder Of their days in
fhis southwest section and want
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

After the manipulators skinned the
New Haven road the small stockhold-
ers are permitted to hold the bag.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22
Observations by the Way
(From Thursdays Daily.)

A jaunt around the city reveals the
fact that our merchants, and especial
iy those handling holiday goods, must
have anticipated very large trade
this season. Stores have been pret-
ty well crowded for the past week or
ten days, still stocks appear to be
hardly touched. Fact is, our people
are in very satisfactory financial
condition and are indulging in needed
things for the house as well as re-
membering relatives and friends. As
a rule there is happy and content
ed look on every face. Now and
then there is wistful look in some
child's countenance, but this is only
natural-even with those who have
about everything they want. True,
there are some who are not able to
provide their children with Christmas
cheer. These are pretty well known,
however, and the charitably disposed
will no doubt look after them. Blessed
as we have been the past year there
should be sunshine in every soul.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

things as convenient and comfortable
as possible. No better climate and
no better soil. What more is desired ?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Emperor William will start news
paper of his own, as his whiskers
stand in need Of defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

In this great country of ours even
q cheese prize fighter can make a
living.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

1t is to be hoped Colorado will land
one of the interstate commerce com
missioners. There are two vacancies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Huerta is about as stubborn as the
average strike leader whose salary
depends on strife.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Many girl who can make splendid
fuge may be sadly deficient in making
palatAble flapjacks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22
Labor and capital may fight 1t out,
but AL of US have to pay the fight
ing bill.

Az we understand it California is .
fins place to live and poor place to
make . living.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

These coolsh mornings remind US
of our childhood days when we could
face the cold and storms with pleas
ure. When you see children snow
balling and enjoying themselves,
Needless of the biting wind, doesn't
it make you yearn for the days Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

Splitting it with Tennyson, his
heirs, trustees, devisees and assigns:
Do your Christmas shopping early, do
it early, mother dear; for Christmas,
as they've said before will come but
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

A woman called the other day to
inform us that newspapers are shift
less and never get anything right. We
confess to the impeachment. We did
overlook to mention the fact that her
underskirt needed tucking up-that it
dragged and looked sloppy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-22

commissioners, or at least certain ones
were lampooned for increasing salar-
les and other expenditures. The lam
basting must have had its effect.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-12
Tree-BaFk BIanketa

They have trees for blankets" In
Ecuador, and they like them, too.
They are fond of the firm touch of
the bark against them as they
sleep.
We would probably think they
were Zero in covering" and we
would doubtless wake up in a much
bestiffened condition If we slept under
a wood covering.
But the native Indians are most
enthusiastic, according to ]. Jane
son, traveller and lecturer, who
has recently returned from those
parts.
The blankets are made from the
bark Of tree which is cut particular.
ly thin. 1t Is pounded and moistened
and then pounded some more and put
out into the sun to dry. And a most
desirable and economical blanket 1t is,
lasting anywheres from two to FIVE
years.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-12
Proved Truth of Ansuer.

On visit to st. Louis, Archbishop
Ryan, a noted Philadelphia prelate,
rode in carriage to the parochial
residence with Bishop Glennon, who is
rather diminutive in size and of sligE4
build. especially in the stomachic re-
gions, while Archbishop Ryan Is tall
and very robust. AS they alighted from
the'carrlage, Archbishop Ryan said to
his companion: Bishop Glennon, ]
once was asked to explain the differ.
ence between bishop and an arch.
bishop. 1 answered" (and the arch
bishop extended his arms in SENT
circle from his own healthy body, at
the same time ,glancing rather sharply
at Bishop Glennon), "'Tha difference
v all In the erch.'"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1913-12-12
WENT DEEPLY INTO DETAILS
Identification That Undoubtedly Was
Complete, but Could by No Means
Be Called Complimentary.

Stephen Hagen, manager Of 8
Harlem bank, at a dinner recently told
the following anecdote: Many years
ago, while spending a. vacation in a
city in the upper part of the state, he
visited some friends in bank While
there he saw a seVere-looking woman
move up to the teller's window and
request that small check be cashed.
She asked the man in the cage to
call up the person from whom she had
received the check and he would iden.
tify her.
The teller called up the man and
asked him to describe the woman. He
did 30 in the following manner: "She
looked like the crankiest person in
the world. She was dressed In the
fashion of about five years ago. l
think she is an old cat. She wore a
blue straw hat, but then it may be
green, and l think she paints. She
wore two fake diamond rings. Good
by, old man"