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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

.. LASS W ltseiI. A common es6-
mate of its length is 1000 miles, its
main mouth is so miles wide, its delta
is said to be larger than that of the
Nile and the Ganges combined, it
rises in the Ander 10000 feet above
sea level, plunges through great can
yons that must be among natures
wonders, and drains a valley that is
I five-sixths as large as the United
States.
Whether the two explorers actually
went where men had never been be-
fore would be difficult to prove, but
there are centainly immense areas
that are without a permanent popu-
lation. The Indians have decreased
in numbers and the white men who
penetrate the vast jungle are intent
chiefly on making what they can out
of natures wealth of timber. Rubber
nuts and wood are products of the
| forests which tempt them. Given a
sufficient money inducement they
will conquer the entire wilderness
| but there are still opportunities for
pioneering such as are hardly possible
in any other part of the world
| Record Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

To Major McDevitt: A long, cold
winter is coming on. We have plen-
ty of alfalfa which can be ground in
to meal, a cellar well supplied with
carrots, turnips, spuds, ETC., and you
will be welcome at any time. You
will find a ranch quiet and restfui
place after strenuous years OF off
cial business. You will find the cows
and the horses kind and loving, much
different than the grasping political
life. The cows do not know anything
about the thousands upon thousands
of hungry Democrats who are seek
ing the scalp of Republicans, no mat
ter how long or how well they have
served their country, both in war and
politics. Remember, Major, that IT'S
been a long time since the Cleveland
administration, and, also console
yourself that in very short time
there will not be a Republican hold
ing office. It's safe bet that with
in year most of the Republicans will
be supplanted, no matter if only half
way through their term. No admin
istration was ever more partisan. 1t
is the first administration on record
to instruct heads of departments to
patronize Democrats exclusively,
Civil service will be Of no avail. But,
Major, console yourself that Colorado
will start the ball rolling in the right
direction the coming election. Thom-
as and his free trade policy will go
to their long resting place; pro-
gressive Republican state administra-
ton will be installed at the capitol
building; business legislature will
supplant the misfits of the past six
years. In the meantime get a job on
ranch and enjoy the first real re-
spite from care for many year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29
EXPLORING THE AMAZON
COUNTRY.

Two explorers who have been look
ing for the sources of the Amazon
arrived in New York recently with
stories well calculated to arouse the
interest of adventurous spirits who
are weary of civilization and eager
to erect lodge in some vast wilder
ness. Dir. Hamilton Rice, an English
man, and p. +. Ritter Won Bauer of
Vienna are the story-tellers, and DR..
Rice says that the country they ent.
cred is wilder than Africa was when
Livingstone was making his explora-
tions. For fifty days at time we
did not see human being outside
of our own party of twelve, so you
see we passed through country
which never before had been entered
by human being
The reference, of course, is to the
upper stretches of the river, for a
British war vessel has assembled 1000
miles above the mouth, where there
is a width of 5000 feet and channel
66 feet deep. Moreover European
steamers make regular trips 500
miles above that point and the stream
is navigable for large boats for a
distance of 5000 miles.
The fact is that the Amazon is In
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

l..-t. .4A. D1eAs~In all enXious 10
sell blankets as MIR. Storekeeper is to
dispose Of ready-to-wear gowns. This
spirit of competitive salesmanshlp
adds its quota to the interest of the
event in progress.
Several hundred people arrived in
the city this forenoon, some coming
by train, others by autos and many uy
carriages and horseback. All were
on hand at the fair ground this after
noon at the beginning of the festi-
vities.
The following program is being
carried out:
1:45 p. m.-Thrilling slide for life.
D. mlFive-eighths mile rurrini.
race
2:30 p. m.-Half mile Indian buck
race.
p. m.-Mortorcycle race.
$3.50 p. m.-Haf mile running race.
p. m.-Half mile Indian souaw
race.
After a successful flight yesterday,
the first ever made in this rarified
atmosphere, Mr.. McMillen, the avi.
ator, will again entertain the fair
patrons with another aeroplane
flight.
Streets.
$50 p. m.-High wire walking act
with fireworks-Prof. Ivy Baldwin.
at Main avenue and Tenth street.
The following is the lineup of the
Allison-Durango baseball teams for
the game which was played this af-
ternoon:
Allison-Thompson, catcher; King
hoon, pitcher; Shannon, forst base;
Ed Biggs, second base; Hetty, short
stop; Braiser, left field; Hager, CEN
ter field; Earl Biggs, third base;
Rencher, right field.
Durango-Dow, short stop; Ryan,
second base; Clyde Anheier, first
base; Arthur Anheier, catcher; Toner,
right field; Lang, center field; Carl
Anheier, third base; Herrick, left
field; Hubbard, pitcher; Eaton, sub.
Umpire-Mike Newton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

For fifty years the English peopia
have shuddered whenever it was pro-
posed to dig tunnel under the chan
mel and connect their country by a
railroad to France. They feared that
an invading army might come thru
and devastate their island, but some
body recently suggested that in case
of war the English end of the holes
might be blown up with dynamite
and now the tunnel is being serious
ly promoted and generally indorsed
The enterprise could be put through
for less than half the cost of the
Panama canal, say engineers. 1t is
great little old world, this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Charge up another enormity to the
account of the rich Americans. A
French critic holds them responsible
for mad rivalry in extravaganza at
famous French resorts. 1t is because
of the bad example set by these de-
moralizing foreigners that Parsians
are spending so much more than they
used to on their holidays. At Deau-
vile under their malign influence it
is customary to pay $50 nightly for
an ordinary room and $50 for supper.
An Argentine cattle dealer who en-
tertained friends boasted that the cost
of the roast beef alone equaled the
price of an entire steer Tor was it a
heard of cattle?) in the Argentine
market.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

and vigilance 81 officials vice APP
pears to be increasing and is found in
every nook and corner, especially IN
the large cities. So-called white slave
traffic of the kind OF which Cammln-
etti and Diggs were convicted con-
tinues. Local and federal authorities
of Chicago have been called up for
the purpose of suppresslng vice on
lake excursion steamers and what is
true Of Chicago holds good all over
the lakes. There is no doubt that in
some instances the conditions are ap-
palling, says the Record-Herald. 1t
is impossible for pure and refined
man or woman to enjoy trip with
Immortality and indecency-not to
mention coarse vulgarity Haunting
themselves on every side.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Two expeditions are on the way to
explore Crocker Land, which Perry
sighted far to the west when he made
his voyage to the far north and whose
existence is argued by certain tidal
and other phenomena which can be ex-
planned onl yon the supposition that a
large body of land must be somewhere
in that tregion. The Stefansson party
is starting from the northwest and
the McMillen expedition is starting
from the northeast; both expect to
search for the new land and explore
| it as far as possible when it is
found.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Mrs. Alice Watson, New York wo-
man has good looking husband, but
he is poor. Across the street Miss
Laura Van LEV lives, who is rather
pretty, rich and idle. Mrs. Watson
encouraged Irritation between her
good looking husband and the rich
girl, and then threatened the girl with
telling of the filtration unless the girl
gave her 81 200. Miss Van LEV gave
up the money, but when Mrs. Watson
demanded $4,000 the girl caught on,
and Mrs. Watson is in Jail for black
mailing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

With reference to the nasty plays
that have recently been produced at
two New York theaters Magistrate
McAdoo says: "We do not need to
uncover sewer to convince people
as to it's filthiness, nor TO warn those
of ordinary clean habits against get
ting into it." A fairly logical pre-
sentation of the case, but ineffective
as far as those who insist in looking
for filth are concerned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The new Tariff measure hits Colo
RADIO good and plenty. But southern
products are not molested to any ex-
tent. The east is also cared for. It's
the west that gets it in the neck.
Here is where the big kicb comes ill.,
And our senators and congressman
bowed the knee like so many court
courtiers. If this state had men rep
resenting her at Washington looking
after her interests the same as other
states a different and more equitable
tariff would have passed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Miss Amy Lowell, of Cambridge,
Mass, and poetess, rushes into
print to deny the statement she
smokes cigars. She asserts she
smokes cigarettes, and there is no
reason why she should not smoke if
she so desires. Which is true, only
it seems queer for any one as refined
and spiritua! as a poetess to smoke.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29
La Toilette will not he returned +

La Toilette will not be returned to
the senate as Republican. Neither
will Poindexter. Mark this prediction.
Democrats may praise Republicans
for voting their way, but they never
stay with them when it comes to re-
turning them to office. The sad, sad
fate of Henry NJ. Teller is an instance.
When it was necessary to have Mr..
Teller's assistance in carrying Colo
RADIO Democratic leaders stood by him,
but just as soon as the sailing be-
came smooth the veteran senator was
cast aside. Had Teller been life
long Democrat he would have been
kept in the U. S. senate as long as
life lasted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

AS Maine went, so will go the
country in the congressional elec-
tions of 1914. The Prog.essives are
dying off The Democrats will be
repudiated, and the Republican party,
the party of principles and Of real
progressive achievements, will tome
into it's own again. Springfield
Union. The above appears to be the
general opinion. Even Democratic
papers are fearful.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The secretary of the National
Dancing Masters association declares
that any dance is vulgar which is
characterized by motions Of the dan
GERS body above the hips. This ought
to settle it. Decent dancing consists
of foot and leg work, and the heart
and the brains should be kept out of
IL
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The new president of the New York
New Haven and Hartford says he
will make it the safest railroad in
the United States. Maybe he is GO
ing to quit running trains on it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

A new comet that is travelling at
terrific speed toward the earth was
discovered not long ago. If it hits
this planet it will doubtless be some.
where along the line of the New York
New Haven and Hartford.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

A scientist predicts that in the year
2017 this will be babyless world. No
one line of endeavor can claim all the
fools of this somewhat thickly popu-
lated earth
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Bryan will be the Democratic nom
inee in 1916, again leading forlorr
hope. Poor Bryan! The real Demo
cratic party still unable to command
the confidence of the voters to suf.
ficient degree to place him in tn.
presidential chair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

1t takes 81 every three days to sup
ply confirmed dope fiend with NOR
phine or cocaine. Some victims of the
habit will spend S4 to SIS week
for drugs when they can secure the
money.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

That white woman charged with
killing her Chinese husband, may
have made worse mistakes. She mar
ried him, for one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

1t may have occurred to you that
Hon. Mulhall is having so much COM
petition that he is in danger of total
eclipse. And purity on politics prob
ably isn't much nearer than before
he began talking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Americans may not be hostile to
the Japs, but our relations with that
country are less in the nature of q
mutual admiration society than they
used to be. N.Y.,
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Editor Butler of the San Antonio
Express says that the proper way to
pronounce Huerta is Wearta. Per-
haps so, but we have already chang
ed two or three times, and we are
not going to change again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

President Taft of the Americ an Bar
association declared in a recent speech
that too few Americans vote. 1t is
true, but we bet he can remember a
time when too many voted or two
other men.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Vice President Marshall ately made
the slit skirt part of his address.
The vice-president, it may be added,
is putting up great little fight
against the oblivion which frequently
goes with that honorable office.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Mary Garden capriciously refused
to sing in Paris, and an attractive
understudy made great hit. Mary's
refuser will not be in evidence for
some time to come.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Now that Miss Jessie Wilson'S
wedding day has been set for the
fifth of November, the Fourth of
March will probably soon pass out of
her mind as the biggest date in his
tory.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

home to send MIN scaled answers to
the following question; who is mas
ter in my home? q" Every reply was
the same: Your WIFE" Thurman
has sued for divorce. He asserts
he had long suspected he was hen
pecked.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

1t is hoped that ex-King NJ anuel's
bride is rich enough to support him in
that luxury to which he is acaustom-
ed. the ex-king having shown mo dis
position to engage in vaudevi lie or
other remunerative employment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

With factories turning out four mil
lion revolvers annually and officers
paying no attention to the hundreds
Of thousands carrying concealed weap-
ons, crime is bound to increase.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

If the Thaw fortune is large
enough it might be good idea to
let him escape from one state to an
other until all the lawyers have a
chance. 1t looks like hard winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

During the past thirteen years the
Pennsylvania Railroad has paid out
$9,000,000 in pensions. Apparently
few Pennsylvania pensioners die,
while none resign.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

About the only time Congressman
Keating is heard from is when one
picks On Colorado weekly running
his syndicate letters defending his
free trade policies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Russia used to be the worlds widest
trouble zone, but lately months pass
without news Of bomb throwing at
royalty or massacre Of Jews in that
realm. In fact, here lately, Rusaiain
ferocity xssms almost wholly devoted
To Nhisker&
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

As was expected, the New York
newspapers were quite kind to Mayor
Gaynor after he died. Which is the
way of the world, and not an entirely
bad way, ct that
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Philadelphia surgeons have per-
formed an operation on man in
order to save his life so that he may
be hanged. Well, the surgeons have
got that much extra practice, any
how.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Denver, with all her railr ,ad fecili-
ties, is spending lot of money to Sc
cure connection with other states
through good auto roads. It's the
winning card these days.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

That London laborer who found a
pearl necklace and was rewarded with
$4,000 probably is convinced that
honesty is the best policy. regardless
of the record of Old Doc Cook.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Soon be time for the close of the
fly swatting season, and you should
hasten to fatten your batting average
and guard against typhoid and other
insiduous perils.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

That Oklahoma man who became
engaged to another before killing his
wife, seems to have been one of those
rare individuals gifted with entirely
too much forethought.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The loafer and shirker will finally
be justified. Physicians now unite
in declaring that it is positively dan
gerous to disturb the nerve cei,ters
by that sprightly spring out Of bed
in the morning recommended and
practiced CD by our punctuaI par
ents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The senators who made the frame
up against Sulzer appear to be in for
defeat, if we are to judge by the re-
suit of the Buffalo primaries.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

There is coming hard winter, dur
ing which most of us will have other
worries to interfere with those which
might be occasioned by the income
tax.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

With slit skirts and transparent ap-
parel many women seek to attract the
admiration of men and they generally
succeed. And then some wonder at
their downfall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The Japanese jingoes appear to be
more vicious than the jingoes in this
country, but even in Japan it is doubt
full if those who demand war mean to
90 TO the front.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

OF course a temperature of 107 de-
grees is tolerably high for Texas
but what else could be expected in a
state where every citizen is a warm
member?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Let as many of our people as pos
sible plan to take in the Montezuma
fair at Cortez the coming week. Let
us exchange courtesies
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Bulgaria is busy blaming the
Greeks for recent atrocities, and
there is reason to believe that both
sides were bit rough.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

An Arkansas murderer who was
hanged lately, assisted the sheriff in
adjusting the moose. There are those
who will be polite, be it ever so pain
full.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

A man divides his emotions about
equally, expending hatred on his rel
atives and his sympathy on strangers.
The Oklahoma man who killed him
seid because he couldn't find wife
made only a casual and hurried
search.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

There seems to be considerable
news from time to time, regardless of
the fact that a panic or a war with
Mexico fail to appear.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Mr.. Bryan's lectures continue to
draw large crowds, and there is little
danger that the peerless one will have
to go in debt for his grape juice.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Did you know that the miners strike
was in progress in West Virginia
Yes, there always is miners strike
there.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The nude in art is to be barred from
the mails. but that is no indication
that it will be barred from public
discussion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

New York has primary law that
is directly and primarily designed to
make boss nominations stick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Pueblo is working for this portion
of the state. Suppose we return the
compliment with more of our trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The most disgusting thing about
the nude in art is the constant fight
over it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The Denver chamber of commerce
unanimously indorsed the recent tax
assessment made by Pitcher. Of
course.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

The closing fairs of the southwest
take place the coming week, one at
Cortez and one at Shiprock.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Good roads will be the making of
this section of the state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

Doubtless Harry Thaw located
some delightful summer resorts, but
a Jail is rarely satisfactory hotel.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

johnson May Come Back reads
a headline. We don't believe it.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

This country spends S2,o00,OOO a
day on moving pictures. We used the
word "spends" advisedly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29
AMMONS WILL PRESERVE
ORDER AT THE STRIK T.

DENVER, Sept. 25.-Governor Am
mons this morning announced that
ne would preserve order in the South,
ern Colorado coal fields at all hasards.
Stating that he would even call o.
the militia if it became necessary
He said further that in the event
the troops were called out they would
not be used to intimidate the strik-
ing miners.
"1f the troops are called out" he
said, they will certainly be used to
prevent rioting in case the operators
attempt to import strike breakers
| intend also to stop the inflamatory
statements of Mother Jones, if the
troops are called. She is smart old
woman, but if she is arrested the
troops will see to it that she is held
in such a way she will be unable to
address the whole country as prisoner
She will not be mistreated in any
way, but will not be allowed to adver-
tise the strike conditions outside of
the state with the extravagant langua-
ge she has been using in the coal
fields"
The Governor expects the counties
to be able to control the situation,
and will not Interfere until they
have failed.
TRINIDAD, Sept. 25.-The Colo
rado Fuel & Iron company has offer
ed $1,000 reward for the capture of
the slayer of Robert Lee, Marshall of
Secundo, who was slain yesterday
while attempting to drive five Greeks
away whom he caught removing
hand rail from the foot bridge across
the Purgatoire river. An additional
amount has been offered by the coun-
ty. Search for the Greeks continued
this morning but they have not yet
been apprehended.
Miners officials deny that the strik-
ers are responsible for the killing.
The Operators on the other hand, as
sert that the murder was deliberately
plotted.
The first violence in the strike oc-
cured this morning at Walsenburg,
when strike sympathizers assaulted
John Hale, track layer. Guards dis
persed the assailants before harm was
done.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

J. X. Thurman, of Cleveknd, o.,
asked friends who are intimsra At his
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-09-29

TRINIDAD, Colo, Sept. 26.-The
sheriff is Investigating three negro
strikebreakers seized by strikers last
night at Ludlow when they were en-
route to Hastings. 1t is reported
that 80 negro striketreakers are en-
route here. The situation is serious.
Mother Jones spoke at Ludlow this
morning. There was no disorder re-
ported from that camp.
DENVER, Colo, Sept. 26.-Re-
ports to the governor show strikers
stopped three more strikebreakers
near Ludlow this morning. The
miners also refused to permit three
railroad officials to go to the Delagua
mine.
Il don't want to exaggerate the i'm
portance of the Ludlow news regard
ing the miners apprehending strike
breakers" said the governor, "but it
seems to spell trouble. 1t is my last
wish to send troops into the southern
field, but | cannot allow the strikers
to continue lawlessness. The state
may be forced to stop them soon. If
Mother Jones speaks at Delagua,
fear trouble"
Elbert Stewart, government medi-
ator, sent by President Wilson, start
ed for Trinidad this afternoon.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1913-02-08
After Hasty Marriages

1t will not be so easy to slip
over to Wilmington and get mar
ried if recommendations made to
the Delaware Legislature by Gov
ernor Miller are carried out.
The Governor urges an amend
ment to the law on the subject
which will require a residence Of
six days by one OF the parties b
a marriage and the requirement
OF an affidavit at the time the Ii
cense is issued setting forth that
the law has been complied with.
He hopes to prevent or, at least,
largely reduce the great number
OF ill-timed and hasty marriages
which take place daily within the
State"
If Delaware can find means to
lessen the number of "ill-timed
and hasty marriages. which are
permitted there, the crop Of Mary
land divorces will be likely to show
falling off.