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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

The sugar trust is going to win
in the tariff fight. The trust has
backed up the Wilson program from
the start. The farmer and others in
terested in the industry will stand
the loss and the trust the profits. Let
her go, we say. The cure for free
trade in sugar and wool will cut deep
into the pockets of the people but it
will result in relieving the state of
free traders.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
NATIONAL PRESS ASSOCIATION
IN SESSION AT COLO SPRINGS

COLORADO SPRINGS, June IT.
Editors from all sections of the coun-
try met here today for the annual
convention Of the National Press as
sociation of America. A program of
unsual merit has been prepared and
plans for the annual outing include
visits to many scenic points in Colo
RADIO. A visit to Pueblo and an in
spection of its steels works is in
cluded. Afetr leaving Colorado Springs
the delegates will spend two days in
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
HOSE CART TURNS OVER
TWO BOYS FATALLY HURT

BOULDER, Colo, June 17.-Rocky
Piccino, aged IL, is expected to die
today, and James Barrett, aged 9, is
seriously injured at Louisville.
he lads, with their companions,
last night were pushing heavy hose
cart up hill when the vehicle reeled
rack over them, crushing Piccino's
skull.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
FEW MINERS HEED CALL TO
STRIKE IN WEST VIRGINIA

CHARLESTON, W. Va, June 16.-
Reports from the Cabin Creek district
indicate few miners obeyed the
strike order issued yesterday after
the mass meetings. The miners de-
clare the operators violated the re-
cent compromise, but the international
miners officers refuse to sanction the
strike, saying it will complicate mat
ters now.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
ENTIRELY ROUT
PHILIPPINE SAYAGES

MANILA, June 16.-Wireless mes
sages report that the American troops
on the island of Jolo completed routed
the Moro outlaws last night, and cap
tured the last entertainments at Bags
ag. The fighting was desperate. The
battle began at dusk, with General
Pershing personally commanding.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
TRINIDAD MAN STRUCK BY
LIGHTNING AND MAY DIE

TRINIDAD, Colo, June 16.-Jose
Romera, a Starkville rancher, today
is expected to die in local hospital.
Romera was struck by lightning yes
terday and totally paralyzed. Both
horses he was driving were killed. The
victim lay on the roadside four hours
after being struck before found.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Another state has legislated against
the red flag. A bill has just become
law in Massachusetts prohibiting in
any parade the carrying of any flag
or emblem except those of the nation
and state and of friendly foreign ma
tions. There was intense public feel
ing aroused last year against the red
flag as the result of the strike riots
at Lawrence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
FOUR INJURED WHEN
AUTO JUMPS RAIL

TRINIDAD, Colo, June 16.-The
police authorities are investigating the
Sunday accident when an auto driven
by Charles Spahr crashed through
the guard rail and fell eighteen feet
below to the railroad tracks. Spahr
and his four companions were injured,
Spahr probably fatally.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Another thing to be thankful for
the Henwood trial is over and the
Denver papers will have to devote
their columns to something besides
nauseating stories Of two men striv-
ing for the favor Of Mrs. Springer.
The facts are, Won Phul won and
Henwood was jealous
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

It's too bad Servia and Bulgaria
cannot settled their differences peace
fully after the valiant fight put up
against Turkey. The first thing the
people know Turkey will renew the
fight and lick the stuffing out of the
disjointed allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

1t is worthy of note that while the
various foreign ambassadors are pre-
pairing 20 take flight from Washing
ton to their summer homes, Viscount
Chinda, representing Japan, has no
intention of leaving the capital. Busi-
ness before pleasure, thank you.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Two eminent Frenchmen fired four
shots apiece in duel, the other day,
and were then reconciled. Neither
of them was hit. They might as
well have effected their reconciliation
without firing, but the ammunition
they wasted didn't cost much.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

A Chicago chauffeur arrested five
times in eight months for reckless
driving was barred from further rum
ming machines in that city by the
presiding judge. The owner of the
machine had been before the court
three times and he was fined $40O and
costs. This ought to help some.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

This country is too big and too re-
sourceful to go to the everlasting
bow-wows the next four years when
The people will reverse conditions by
electing Republican administration,
Including president, senate and house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Governor Ammons is right in pro-
testing against people signing refer
endum petitions. Nine times out Of
ten petitions are circulated by persons
paid SO much per name. We know
this to be the case in this county last
fall. But Barney had the time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION

Having been asked by several per-
sons if it were true the directors of
the board of trade had petitioned the
Colorado delegation to favor tariff
on sugar, as secretary of the board,
will state that no action was taken
one way or the other. The matter
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

hi. the right combination, 1t is only
natural that he should become the va
riety of outlaw known as bachelor.
Men are not bachelors through choice,
but from necessity and hard luck, and
they really should be given SYM
pathY."
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

The poet assures us that great wit
to madness often is allied, yet Cali
fornian murderer, suspected of insan-
ity, may have to hang because he
writes such good poetry that experts
says he can't possibly be insane.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
13 DEATHS CAUSED BY
HEAT IN EASTERN STATES

CHICAGO, June 16.-The heat wave
is speeding to the middle west and
east. At noon here today the off
cial temperature was 95. Numerous
prostrations are reported.
AT Milwaukee five perished from
the heat Yesterday and many were
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
prostrated this mornine.

prostrated this morning.
Two deaths and many prostrations
is the report from Philadelphia this
morning.
Lincoln, Neb., reports temperature
of 90 with two prostrations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

The interstate commerce commits
sion should be increased in numbers,
subdivided into different sections of
the country and all railroad legisla-
ton handled by the commission with
power to act. With forty-eight states
legislating railroads do not have any
sane business principles to go on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
BEST LAXATIVE FOR THE AGED.

Old men and women feel the need Of
a laxative more than young folks, but
it must be safe and harmless and one
which will not cause pain. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills are especially good for
the aged, for they act promptly and
easily. Price 25c. Recommended by
all druggists.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Good roads is the slogan of the day
and no section should be as greatly
interested as the San Juan basin.
Give us a good highway across the
divide and many from this part of
the state will make the trip to Dem
yer. The greatest benefit, however,
will be from people who will come
this way on pleasure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Five hundred girls in the eighth
grade of the Cleveland schools have
begun a practical study of infant hy-
giene, using real babies for their ex-
periment
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

What is said to be the strongest
wood in the world is being imported
from Australia. 1t is known as Yate
timber and is used in automobile con-
struction.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Here's to the Commercial Travel
ors of America who have started war
on tipping which is largely response
BILE for the high cost of living.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

A woman lecturer says mans form
is more beautiful than woman's. If
she has husband he will probably
stick out his chest now and assume
all the credit for the conclusion at
which she has arrived.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Judge Butler gave some excellent
advice to the attorneys in the Hen
wood case, both the prosecuting at
torney and for the defense.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

The Journal should have added that
more than half the spawn and trout
distributed in the streams of the state
the past eight or ten years have come
from La Plata county. The streams
of the southwest have been neglected
to supply other hatcheries with spawn.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Denver has had commission gov
ernment one whole week without any
one being fired. The Arnold admin
istration must feel ashamed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Turkey is now at peace with the
world, and probably would enjoy see
ing the Balkans fight it out among
themselves.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Alamosa is To the front with pret-
ty fair ball team. The major portion
of the players were former Durango
ties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

A southern city announces the death
Of 100000 flies in 'swatting" cam
paign. Glad we did not have the
Job Of counting. l
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

The Roosevelt punch" is having a
great run in Philadelphia, but the fact
is that it has three fingers instead
Of three spoonfuls.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

With the Henwood trial ended Won
der what the Denver papers will oc-
cupy their columns with. Something
sweet and savory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Wouldn't you like to live in Wis
consin? The state railroad commits
sion there has just ordered the ex-
press companies to reduce their rates
by about 20 per cent.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

No militant suffragette has as yet
undertaken to butt a locomotive off
the track, but somebody is likely at
any moment to try to advance the
cause in that way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

With shortage of over thirty thou
sand dollars Cripple Creek is looking
for its city treasurer. As usual promi-
nent and above suspicion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

are so few in our several splendid
states; oh, what are we going to do
with the college graduates
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Denver finances show deficit of
over 100000 according to some Dem
yer papers. No wonder the old Off
cials want to hang on.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Mad cats have been frightening
residents of Oakland, Mo-, and Lon
don, infested by suffs, should send
sympathy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Forty-four automobile deaths in
Chicago the first five months of the
year. Thirty-nine of them due to
carelessness and fast driving.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

People are forgetting California's
land law, and the enterprising press
agent of that state should start some
thing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

China is to copy our banking sys-
tenn. About the time the Chinks mas
ter the system Wilson's new system
will be in vogue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

When deceit and duplicity are shown
up some newspaper men get awful
wrathy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

The San Luis valley came in for Q
good rain the past week, the first Of
any consequence this year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

The paths of glory seem to lead
through the office of the Commoner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Columbia university has just turned
out 1000 graduates. The high places
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Glenwood Springs will observe
strawberry day the last of this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Japan has good many agitators
which should be put to work at the
low wages common to that country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Optimism wins more favors than
pessimism. The latter is an evil bird.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

New Jersey is obtaining many
choice political plums these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19

Durango is all right. If anything
is wrong it is with the people-just
a few.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-06-19
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A teacher of Hindo Philosophy.
Teaches health, wealth and
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how to win their desires.
Those who have been pro-
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
YACHTSMEN EAT AND TALK
M w. Houck Elected Comma
dore of New Rochelle Club.

a., ,hc biC Yacht clubs in this vicinity
= ranrcsented at the annual dinner Oh
xev Rochelle Yacht club 81 the
,,ho,,an Hotel last night where plans
- ,ho forthcoming season we're freely
,,.cussed. Former Commodore Montrose
~. tIouck was elected 10 succeed COM
.,odorc T.. ". Myrick. Judging from
SECRETARY Marsland's report. the cIup IS
n,o AT the most prosperous on the SOUND.
,rho -rcport showed an active membership
-, 20, and III enrolled Yachts many 81
,..,.io, ace. constantly during the season
d, ,ho Sound rcgattas. The treasurer's
rcport showed net asset OF 80 VI on
Tho club has recently purchased Harri-
con Island on Echo Bay. on which II has
H.. shore station
Tho sneakers included Thomas Fleming
Day. who holds the record as an ocean
r.vieator in small craft: Commodore q.
II R,ncs. of the Huntington Yacht
C.,ub. Mayor +. II. Waldorf. OF New
Rochelle: Henry Moulton, chief houndcr
of the Lloyd's lIarbor Yacht club. and
commodore George w kear. OF the
IIuguenot Yacht club.
As a token Of their appreciation OF the
work done by the retiring commodore
Eugene W. Mynck. the board of trustees
cavc him seal ring bearing his initials
and the club flag. Those present includ-
ed walter Sullivan. G. \. Nlarsland.
Frank Maicr. Harry Gordon and Fred
Thurber. who made the last ocean trip
10 st. Petersburg with Captain Day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
CLASS C BILLIARD TOURNEY
Plans Perfected for Champion
shin Matches at Days.

preparations for the national Ciass =
,s9 balkIlne championship tournament
were perfected. at meeting OF the eNeou'
tive committee OF the National Associa
ton OF Amateur. Billiard PLAYERS held al
the Liederkranz. 5oth street ana PafN
avenue. yesterday. There have been so
many Inquiries as to the eligibility re-
ouiremcnts for the Class tournament
cha, the committee decided to hold the
entry list open until the end of this week
From the present indications it IL evi-
don, that the list will he sufficiently large
10 make II necessary Ia play the matches
upcn two tables simultaneously IN
Maurice Days academy. BroadWay ana
10Th street where the first competition
will begin the night of Monday. February
10 W. W Harris. of the DunWoodie
Country club, is chairman of the Class =
committee. his associates being Ledyaru
Blake and sylvester Levy The entries
will close with Chairman Harris and VIII
he reviewed by the executive committee
az all entrants for ;he national champion
shin tournaments must lie amateurs ana
be either members of or candidates toT
membership In the national association
The matches in the Class balkllhe
tournament will he OF 30 points duration.
According 10 the new rules established by
the national association. an entrant FOR
"A Class g tournament shall not ne
eligible II he has made grand average
of or moro i'm an amateur tournament
at IS inch balklnc, shots In: or If In
the judgment Of the committee he ~
capablc of equivalent performances ne
shall not be eligible This championship
leads of the programme OF the national
association. which will continue unlnter-
ruptedly until April.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
TWOMBLY DEFEATS FIELD
Wins Senior Half Mile Race at
st. Nicholas Rink.

Glenn Twombly. the fast Berkeley
School skater. again defeated the field IN
the senior half-mile race of the school
boy series at the St Nicholas Rink yes
terday morning. Twombly came like a
comet in the last lap 20 win by five yards
over Michael Walters, OF the De Witt
Clinton High School another scratch
competitor The two entrants sailed
through the large and fast field in deter
mined fashion. finally )vertaking Robert
konser OF Manhattan College Prep"
who. with lap handicap, tel from the
start. Twombiy's time q Sc 2-J is few
seconds behind the rink record.
TWENTY-FIVE Youngsters competed in the
Junior quartcr-milc race. with Stanley
Gerschal. OF Public Scnool i66. the cham
pion. on scratch. Tie made fast progress
through the large field. but vas contin-
ually hampered by the succession of fall
ing skaters. William Graves. of Cole
giate School captured the event by 4
yard from Harry McAleenan, If Fordham
Prep who was second
The summaries follow:
i;0-yard race Uunior: handicap)-W oy
W. Graves Collegiate School 100 YARDS:
II. McAleenan. Fordham Prep go yards,
second: W. LOTUS, Glen Ridge Co yards,
third Time. 0;i9 l-J.
sS0-yard race Senior; handicap by
(scratch. W. Walters. DE witt Clinton
scratch. second. r. keuser. Manhattan
College Prep 100 yards third Time
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
Amateur Billiard Players
to Have Handicap Rating

petitors. Morris d. Brown. the national
Glass 4 champion. likewise discussed the
matter indicating that in recent handicap
tournaments the marks set for the men
lacked the official recognition which the
national governing body should give.
The new rules. which distinctly CLASSIFY
amateur billiard players, according 10
their speed. as of Class A or or c. and
likewise contemplate the classification Of
pocket billiard players. it was decided
must be founded upon such a handicap
list. Work upon this list is TO begin at
once. and j. Ferdinand Posgenburg the
chairman Of the association. appointed W.
w Harris TO act as head Of the commit"
tee. to be assisted by Edward +. Gray
and J. f. Poggenburg.
It Is planned to establish the beginning
OF the list upon the tournament records
which have been compiled by DR.. Walter
G.. Douglas, secretary of the association.
TN, committee will then follow the course
usually pursued by the United States Golf
Association and the Polo Association in
the allotting Of handicap marks. These
handicap figures will not be arbitrary, but
may be changed from time 10 time. II is
expected however. that before another
season at least two hundred amateur
billiard PLAYERS will be properly classified
and rated numerically. according 10 their
skill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
TEACH BOY SCOUTS TO SWIM
Richards, of Yale, to Give Boys
Series of Lectures.

The Boy Scouts OF America are To be
taught swimming and lifesaving, and r.
G.. Richards. OF Yale. has been secured to
start the good work. Realizing the Wis
oom Of building on solid foundation. Mr.
Richards will begin by giving a series OF
Illustrated lectures. that the youngsters
may have a thorough grounding In the
principles before proceeding to practical
lessons.
He has divided his subject into the fol-
lowing branches: Learning how to Keep
anoat: the various strokes, their use .
fancy diving. its advantages: water polo
and other games. benefits to be derived
from them: rcscuing those in danger from
drovpinp. how To assist the victim and
proteci ones self. rcsuscitation, the
Schacfcr method.
Th.s.. lectures. helped by pictures that
will graphically impress on the mind
every point made. should not only he most
interesting To the boys, but give them
valuable instruction, which will stand by
them when they take mp actual practice
in tho water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
A REAL SOCCER TROPHY
Sir Thomas Dewars Gift a
Marvel of Art of Silversmith.

What is conceded 70 be the finest soccer
football trophy ever competed for by clubs
IN this country and becomes the property
Of the American Amateur Football Asso-
citation by virtue Of the deed Of gift from
Sir Thomas Dewar. OF Perth, scotland
arrived here before the conclusion Of the
annual cup tie series Of the association.
which will decide its ownership for the
ensuing year
Of solid sih or and thirty-tWo inches IN
height. the trophy is splendid specimen
o; the silversmith's art and calculated to
stir ambition in the players Who are given
an opportunity TO compete for il. The
artists design represents an association
football. full size. resting on an elaborate
pedestal and surmounted by a player in
uniform and in the act Of playing a mini
ature ball.
The cup Tie Of the Amateur Association
has reached the semi-fnal round the two
games OF which will be played of within
The month If the weather holds good.
The pairings for this round are az fol-
lows: St George i. C.. Of New York, VS..
Yonkers T. C.. Of Yonkers: Hollywood
Inn. o. Yonkers W. clan MacDOnalds, Of
Brooklyn.
The officers Of the Amateur Association
20 whom the trophy is decided. arc DR.. q.
Il. Manning. president; William 4. Camp
bell. vice-president; r. W Cahill. secrc-
farv. and c. g. PickfoTd. treasurer. II
was due 10 the Efforts OF secretary Cahiii
while abroad IN connection with soccer
at The Olympic games at Stockholm that
the gift of the handsome trophy was nade
by The British baronet.
The trophy. which is on exhibition at
A. q. Spaiding a Bros. bears the follow
i0f ipscription Presented by Sir Thomas
Dewar Perth, Scotland. 10 the American
Amateur Football Association for the pur-
pose Of encouraging ana perpetuauhg
amateur soccer football in the United
states. This challenge trophy r. TO be
competed for annually and held Tor one
year BY the winning team. after HhlTn
time IL Il 10 be returned 10 the \. A J..
A.. TO whom 1t has been donated on these
conditions"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-02-02
Official List to Include AL
Those Who Take Part in
Regular Tournament.

Amateur billiard players viii hereafter
be- Officially rated and handicapped by the
National Association of Amateur Billiard
Players Since the PRONUNCIATION OF the
new rule the executive committee has
been requested To fin handicaps In num-
Der OF Instances because of these de-
mands. Although the new executive CON-
mittee has been in Office less than TWO
weeks. il was decided yesterday at the
meeting AZ the Liederkranz to immediate
Is begin che compiling OF national handi-
cap list to include all regular and Ccca-
sional tournament players.
The various methods OF accomplishing
this purpose. which will officially CLASSIFY
every playing amateur was
freely discussed. but the basis OF so doing
will not be determined until another meet
ing Of the executive committee.
Edward +. Gray advanced the reasons
for the plan. and this former member OF
IN. oil Knlckerbocker Athletic club ana
now % the Amateur Billiard club and the
New York Athletic club. indicated that
tho time was ripe 10 Immediately begin
work 10 establish the rating OF COM