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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
ONE PHASE OF THE JAPANESE
QUESTION.

The current Worlds Work touches
upon phase of the Japanese ques-
ton in California which has had lit
tie place in the debates on the sub
ject, but which is not without i'm
portance in considering the problem
which California has brought so sharp
ly to the attention of the world.
The author of the article, Chester
H. Rowell, makes his contention very
delicately as follows:
"The California legislature was as
sembled in the senate chamber for
joint hearing on the Japanese bills,
whose recurrent agitation brings Cali
fornia bienally into the spotlight Of
the world. Directors of the Panama
Pacific exposition (the writer among
them) were pleading for conservative
action, or inaction. A gaunt farmer
rose to reply: up at Elk Grove, where
liye,' he said, 'on the next farm a
Japanese man lives, and white wo-
man. That woman is carrying around
a baby in her arms. What is that
baby? 1t isn't white. 1t isn't Japa-
nese. I'll tell you what it is
"It is the beginning of the biggest
problem that ever faced the Ameri-
can people,
"Psychologically, this epitomized
the whole questionable beginning of
race problem, multiplied in imagina-
ton by the possibilities of all the
future; the challenge, which sort Of
baby shall prefgure the future Cali
fornian. Without waiting for the hear
ing to end, the assembly committee
withdrew and unanimously reported
out one Of the very bills against which
we were protesting. In the legisla-
tive balance, that baby outweighed the
great exposition.
"And, dealing with the problem wide
and long, no far-sighted man can dis
miss the farmers challenge as mere
figment Of fancy. Lot only that hap
pen in California which has already
happened in Hawaii; let only an swak-
ening Orient pour through the Golden
gate stream comparable to that
which Europe has poured through He'll
gate--and that baby will have increas-
ed to the exact problem the Elk Grove
farmer pictures"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
MIR CANNON is PATIENT.

sour favorite son of Anak is and
will remain the Hon. Joseph Gurney
Cannon. Years do not bend his stub
born neck nor can disaster dull his ut
teiances.
Joseph has an article in the Sdtur-
day Evening Post disposing philosoph-
ically Of the progressive movement as
another Of the eccentricities Of a free
people which periodically cause sober
folk to stand on their heads for the
sheer joy of seeing their feet in the
cir
1t has been Joseph's experience to
observe the result to more natural
and more comfortable pose and he is
wiling to allow the mania to run its
course and to wait patiently for re-
vivsl Of sanity.-Chicago Tribune.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
CHICAGO CUBS NEGOTIATING
FOR TY COBB OF TIGERS

CHICAGO, June 4.-That the deal
whereby the Chicago White Sox Sc
cure Hal Chase of the Highlanders
was only the first step in negotiations
ty which the Sox will get Ty Cobb,
Tiger star, is the statement this after
noon Of the sporting writer for the
Evening Post who claims to have the
information from man closely iden-
titled with American league affairs.
Owner Navin of the Tigers, accord
ing to the Post writer, wanted to
swap Cobb for Chase because the De-
troit club could not afford to pay
the salary demanded by the Georgian.
Manager Chance of the Highlanders
did not need Cobb as badly as he did
an infielder, so he closed the deal by
which Chase went to Chicago in ex-
change for Infielder Zeider and First
Baseman Borton.
Comiskey did not want Chase as
badly as he wanted hefty hitter of
the Cobb class. He closed the deal
for Chase, says the Post, after .
tentative agreement had been reached
with the Detroit owners. The deal, it
was said, will go through unless De-
troit fans raise too big howl. The
Detroit club needs first baseman.
Big Sam Crawford is now holding
down the job but the White Sox-De-
troit series just ended here indicated
that Crawford does not feel at home
on first.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
SURPRISE
IN DERBY
100 to | Shot Winner
Other Big Chances Get
Second and Third
United Press

United Press
LONDON, June 4.--Aboyuer, 100 to
shot, this afternoon won the derby
at Empsom Downs, the premier event
of the British turf. Louvois, 10 to /,
was second, and Great Sport, 20 to /,
was third The best time was 2:37 3-5
for a distance of mile and half
Craganour, ridden l.y Johnny Reiff,
an American jockey, finished first, but
the judges disqualified him for fouling.
Fifteen horses started in the classic.
King George and queen attended.
During the race Miss Elizabeth Da-
wilson, aged 50, suffragette, ran
upon the course and seized Anmer, the
kings entry in the race, by the bride
The animal reared and fell upon her
and Jockey Jones. The woman was
fatally trampled and Jones condition
is critical
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
FEDERAL
GARRISON
CAPTURED
United Press

United Press
BROWNSVILLE, Tex, June A.
Following a twenty-four-hour battle,
the federal garrison at Mata Moras,
Mex, across the border from here,
this morning surrendered to General
Lucio Blanco, the Maderista COM
mander.
Banco Immediately opened the port
and invited American physicians to
cross the border and attend the wound
ed. Losses were heavy on both sides
but no definite estimates are made.
Many bodies were found in the cleo
trio light plant, the federal strong
hold, which was defended by ground
mines and live wires.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
wHoOPING IT UP IN TOXIC.

Whether meant AS threat or a. =
promise, the proposal Of the Osaka
Mainici that we cede the Philippines
10 Japan in return for the right to
eyclude Japan from this country need
not be taken seriously. The Mainici
has large supply of the big Char
aeters" that correspond to headline
type and is always looking for oppor-
timity to spread these propositions
over political newspapers.
The fierceness Of the Yorodxu will
hardly disturb the sleep Of its Tokio
readers, The Yorodzu is the ysllowsst
of Japanese newspapers and that u
saying good deal for it.-Nsw York
World.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
LAST NIGHTS COMMIs-
SIONERS PROCEEDINGS

The first business transacted at the
adjourned meeting of the city coun-
ell last evening was to listen to the
May reports of the different city off
GERS. City Treasurer Hanno reported
cash balance on hand Of S22, ,707.91.
Total receipts of the month were SS,-
S77.52, divided as follows: Water Ii
censes, S6,00i.92; dog licenses, STA;
interest on daily balances at the First
National bank, Sl7.24, the remainder
is included in the miscellaneous col
lections.
The disbursements totaled $7,77S.26.
Of this amount $3.50 was the in
terest on refunding water bonds.
Herder Harry Owen reported that
twenty-seven head of stock were i'm.
pounded during the month.
Health Officer Hobby reported one
case each of scarlet fever, diphtheria
and chickenpox. The last named dis.
ease does not require quarantine.
Fire Chief DIETRICH reported that
the expense of the department for
the month was S333.57. One fire oc-
Cured, which was due to carelessness
in burning rubbish. Two fines were
levied for the violation of the fire
ordinance. The report contained rec
concentrations as to fire hose. The
chief further reported that he had
visited and inspected Red Men hall
and found the exits Inadequate for the
seating capacity, in case of a fire.
Street Supervisor Browns report
showed that the cost of the Brookside
fill to date was $477. The cost of the
street and alley cleaning for the
month was $397.50 and the sidewalk
repair work s89.85.
The condition of the milk sold in
the city has brought forth complaints
and the board agreed that steps should
be taken to regulate the handling and
sale of same.
The first steps to insure safe and
sane Fourth were taken by the COM
missioners adopting resolution for
bidding the sale Of fireworks in the
city between now and July 8.
A list of the delinquents in water
tax was submitted and the amount due
was found to be S2,l47.55. Just what
action to take in the matter of col
lection brought forth lively discus
sion. Commissioner Wilson proposed
that the ordinance be enforced. Com
missioner Scouton suggested that the
city treasurer go out collecting in
person, but this was not found prac-
tical as the treasurer has quite as
many duties as he can well attend tc
now On the advice of Commissioners
Redman and Scouton the delinquents
are to be given further notice before
the provisions of the ordinance are
carried out. But this is probably not
the final solution of the problem con-
fronting the board, and in the end
the ordinance will undoubtedly be en-
forced to the letter.
Bills aggregating $4,000 were read
and allowed and warrants ordered
drawn for the same.
The next regular meeting of the
board is the third Tuesday in June at
9 =. m.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05

COMPANY
DEFEATED
United Press

United Press
DENVER, June 4.-District Judge
Denison this morning sustained the
demurrer to the entire answer filed
by the Mountain States Telephone
company in the suit brought to oust
the company from the streets of Den
yer.
The ruling is equivalent to deci-
sion that the company has forfeited
its right to do business in Denver, is
now a usurper and trespasser.
The company gets five days to
amend its answer showing stronger
evidence and unless it does so must
Immediately lower rates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
A STUBBORN BRUTE.

"My husband is one of the most
stubborn men in the world
"He can't be any more stubborn
than mine"
"Oh, yes, I'm sure he must be. Yes
terday I had an engagement to meet
MIN at 3 o'clock"
"Yes?"
"We'l, il was nearly 4:30 when l
get there, and he won't admit yet that
the rest he got while he was waiting
did him good"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
CONSUMER AND PRODUCER

Already the lower grade zinc-pro-
ducing mines in Colorado are closing
or reducing shipments in anticipation
of the passage of the new tariff meas
ure now before the United States SEN
ate. The prices of spelter has been
affected seriously and there is pros
pect of still lower quotation, due to
the reduction in protective rates. Con-
tinental Europe, that is able to mine
and smelt the ores at much lower
figure than the cost here, is pre-
pairing to overflow the markets with
zinc production.
Zinc mining and smelling are of
modern growth in this country. Ten
years ago most of the zinc ores mined
in this state were shipped as con-
centrates to Belgium for treatment,
Cost of fuel and labor required this
step. More recently, with improved
machinery, the ores have been smelted
at Pueblo and zinc concentrates ship
ped to the southern oil belt for treat
ment. But the profits have been low
and close to the margin and any
change in tariff rates could have but
the one result.
To the miner, mine owner, shipper
and carrier a reduction in the tariff
rate by fraction of cent pound
a pound is very serious matter.
To the buying public this tariff re-
duction signifies nothing because the
consumer will not know the difference
in the price of pigments and drugs
or other products of which zinc forms
a part.
To this state as whole the change
in the schedule means practically the
loss of an important industry.
To the international smelters the re-
duction in tariff in he Underwood
bill will mean enhanced profits. They
import from the cheapest marts, which
in the case of zinc are Germany and
Belgium and Mexico.
Tungsten ores are to be admitted
free. Colorado would be in brief time
a very important factor in this new
industry; but the manufacturers and
armorers can buy it cheaper abroad
and they have no interest in the west.
A marked reduction on the duty on
lead is to be made and Mexican mines
will be the beneficiaries.
But the person who buys an article
in which tungsten or lead goes into
the manufacture will not know the
difference here or in any other retail
market. The owners of foreign mines
and the lead trust will be increasing
their profits.
The price of sugar was not affected
by tariff reduction to Cuba ten years
ago. The 20 per cent reduction went
elsewhere 1t will be so again.
But even should there be general
reduction in the manufactured prod
ucts for which Colorado furnishes the
raw material, as in zinc, tungsten,
lead and sugar, is that reason why the
people of this state should be so al
truistic and self-denying as to well
come the change that would mean
stagnation to the commonwealth p
Denver Republican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
TRYING TO COME THIS WAY.

A week or so ago we published
letter from the manager of the Auto
mobile Blue Book regarding a trip to
this section by auto returning from a
visit to the Grand canon. The fol
lowing answer will be of interest, the
secretary of the board having written
that in case of the postponement of
the trip to September it might be pos
sible to cross the San Juan and also
get out by Pagosa Springs or some
other way. 1t would be worth money
to have the party make this trip as
1t would be advertised all over the
world and auto excursionists told Of its
beauties:
Mr.. George N. Raymond,
Secretary Board of Trade,
Durango, Colo.
Dear Sir:
| am pleased indeed to acknowledge
yours of May 10. Same seems to
have been delayed somewhere in tran
sit. as it only arrived here yesterday.
However, | do not think any harm
was done, as | have been able to get
information from both Gallup and
Shipro'k. The letter from Mr.. High
am, clerk at the Indian school, received
this morning, states that due to the
bridge being out crossing the San Juan
at that point, we would probably not
be able TO get across at all. He did
not give me any information, however,
as to crossing at another point and
| am wondering if, on this account,
we will have to give up entirely all
thought of getting into southwestern
Colorado. We hate to do this, as
we are very anxious to visit the cliff
dwellings and other points of interest
in your section, and also make the
trip by the most feasible roate back
to Pueblo.
This information from Shiprock is
the first we have had that makes the
trip from Gallup to Durango seem
unfeasible. Therefore, the writer
would appreciate your further views
on this particular section of the route
at your very earliest convenience. AS
there is possibility that we may
postpone the trip until September, on
account of better weather, roads, and
all of us being able to have a little
more time, | would appreciate your
wiring a night letter at my expense,
if you find out anything of interest.
1t occurs to me that the bridge
might be opened up again by Septem-
Der, or other means of crossing with
a car so large as ours. 1t will weigh
about 5000 pounds, as it is large
six-cylinder White, the same type Of
car we used last year in Colorado.
Now, as stated in our first letter,
we do not want to get into situations
that would seriously imperil the con-
dition of the car and spoil the whole
trip. We are not driving fast; in
fact, very carefully, but still we are
unacquainted with the road situation
in that section of New Mexico. |
think you have our idea very thor
oughly in mind, and we will certainly
appreciate any further assistance from
you.
Yours very truly,
Automobile Blue Book Publishing Co.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
WOMAN
KILLS HER
HUSBAND

United Press
CHICAGO, Jne 4.-Mrs. Louise
Vankuren this morning shot and killed
her husband when the latter tried to
force his way into her apartments.
She Immediately surrendered to the
police, saying she mistook him for a
burglar.
The couple quarreled and separated
six months ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
KING OF ITALY TAKES
TRIP IN AEROPLANE

ROME, Jne 4.-The Italian king this
afternoon rode an hour in military
aeroplane, dropping bombs at targets.
He flew at an average height of 1,200
feet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
LOBBYISTS
SUMMONED
TO TESTIFY
United Press

United Press
WASHINGTON, d. c., June A.
The senate lobby Investigators expect
to summon fifty agents of various
manufacturers who are opposing the
lobby bill here. Dozens of senators
have been examined. Today all dis
claimed knowledge Of any improper
influences.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05
TELEGRAPHIC TABLoIDs.

ELMSFoRD, N. C.-B Because he can
not tell whether people are calling
him, or merely venting injured feel
ings when they say 20. Dammit"
Orlando Dammit seeks to have his
name changed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05

UNIONTOWN, Ky-After walking
a mile through the town in his pa
iamas without being seen, and jump
ing into the Hudson river, Melville
Hayes, somnambulist, awoke and
swan ashore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05

MADRlD-The Vatican has accept
ed the Spanish enactment taxing all
church property, according to an an
nouncement to the foreign minister by
the Papal Nuncio.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05

CHICAGO-Three- -year-old Cole
man O'Shaughnessy swallowed toy
cannon. The stomach pump saved his
life.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05

LoNDoN-I1ady Arthur Grosvenor,
aunt of the duke of Westminster is
making caravan trip as gypsy in
the vicinity of EPSON, travelling as a
''licensed hawker."
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-05

CHICAGO-The fire department ran
up ladders and rescued city detec-
tive marooned on roof. The sleuth
chased burglar to the roof, but in
knocked down the ladder.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-10
THIRD VICTIM OF OAK PARK 81"
SURFACE LINE

Frank Mclaughlin, fiagman, run
down by an Oak Park elevated train
last Monday night, died today. He is
the third victim of the surface rails
in Oak Park.
Mclaughlin was employed three
days ago to take the place of w. H.
Warner, who was also killed at the
East avenue crossing. Monday night
Hugh McDouga1, who is deaf, did not
hear an approaching train and Nc
Laughlin jumped forward, pushed
him from the track, but was struck.
himself by another train. His collar
bone was broken.
John Gorowick was killed by an
Oak. Park 81" train at the grade
crossing at Harvey avenue and South
Boulevard on Dec. 5. s,..a1
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-10
)HoYNE SAYS "26" GAME MEN
-- WERE SWENDLED

States Attorney Maclay Hoyne an
nounced today that cigar store own
ers and saloonkeepers who formerly
ran a "26'' dice game were the vic
time of swindling by a gang who
claimed to be collecting a fund with
which to elk" the states attorneys
Office.
Hoyne said that money in sums of
from $50 to $500 had been collected
from several men. Each brewery was
asked to contribute $500, but turned
down the proposition.
The expose came as a result of the
conviction of Walter Smell, a saloon
and cafe owner, 756 E. 63d street.
Smell was promised an acquittal by
the man who had collected the
money When he was convicted, an
other dealer who had also given up
money for the promise of immunity
went to Hoyne with the story.
Further action is promised.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-10

''In some states" she said, under
the state method of securing the suf-
frage, the amendment must go
through two successive state legisla-
lures, as in Pennsylvania, New Jer-
sey and New York. This would not
be necessary in adopting a federal
constitutional amendment. AS long
as the question must be submitted to
each state legislature by either
method, why not take the easiest
Way?"
What is to be the special effort 4
OF. your congressional committee this
winter, Miss Paul?'
THE party in power is response
ble," she answered. we are going
to demand that the leaders of the
Democratic party take some position
with regard to woman suffrage. We
have already sent three delegations
to call on the president, one from the
National Association, one from the
National College Association and
one from the National Council of
Women Voters. The president told
US that tariff and currency must be
handled to the exclusion of other sub
iects. We shall continue to ask the
president for his support. We shall
ask the Democratic leaders in con-
gress for their support. We shall
hold the party in power responsible"
''Will you oppose the reelection of
congressman and senators who are
opposed to suffrage?"
I'VE will oppose the candidates of
the Democratic party-whether they
oppose or favor suffrage. We must
hold the party in power responsible.
If that party will not grant us suf-
frage, then we must oppose that |
party at the polls"
BUTTER AND EGG BOARD CASE
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-10

Gerry, unfolding the governments
contention that the butter and egg
boards are operating in restraint of
trade, were formally filed with the
court today.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-12-10
BUTTER AND EGG Boz

Arguments on the findings of
master in chancery in the govern
ment's suit against the Chicago and
Elgin Butter Boards, were today de-
ferred at the request of attorneys for
both sides, and it was announced that
the date upon which a federal judge
will review the case will be fixed later
The findings of the master in chan
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
PROSPERITY OF THE
NATION UNEQUALED
The Federal Bureau of
Commerce Issues It's
Report

Washington, January T-Prosperity
never before equalled in the history of
the country marked the manufacturing
industries of the United States during
the calendar year of 1912. according to a
statement today issued by the federal hu-
reau of domestic and foreign commerce.
The statisticians of the bureau based
their declarations on the importations of
material used in manufacturing and on
the movement of domestic materials from
the points of production TO the factories.
"These two methods of measurement
seem to indicate that the manufacturing
industries of the country made in 1912
their highest records the report says,
Sin practically all articles imported for
use in the manufacturing industries, the
quantities entering the country in 1912
were greater than ever before, the move
ments of iron ore on the great lakes are
reported larger than in any earlier year.
and in movements of other domestic
products the ard-the-factory activity
has increased In value of raw materials
the imports reached the sum of over
S925 600, 900 during the year"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-01-18
Action Is Justified

New York, January 17.-'1t seems to
me- entirely on the records here. that
there was sufficient ground to justify the
Communication of the sentence" said Dis
trict Attorney Charles s. Whitman to-
night commenting on the release by Gov
ernor Suzer of Folke T.. Brandt. on
whose applicatio for pardon last year
the prosecutor made report to Governor
Dix my recommendation, which l as
sumo is before Governor Sulzer, was
made to Governor Dix year ago. The
report was made after a thorough ex-
animation of all records obtainable OF
the proceedings which led to the con-
viction and the sentence"
Judge Otto Rosalski, who sentenced
Brandt, and Mortimer L. Schif, Brandt :
former employer, would not comment on
the case.
Brandt arrived here shortly after
o clock tonight. He was accompanied by
Senator Nelson, his counsel several MEM
bers of the Swedish delegation that
worked for the pardon and Victor l.,
Watson. a newspaper man at whose
home Brandt said he would spend the
night.
Passersby in Forty-second street, learn
ing Brandt's identity, set up cheer for
the pardoned man. After Brandt had
posed for photographers. he and Watson
and Senator Nelson entered a taxicab to
escape the throng. Brandt had made
no statement beyond expressing his hap
piness.