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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

the annual cost of maintenance of
$4,000, or $40 for every ton of traf-
hc-" The improvement of the Big
Sandy was undertaken to furnish
cheap transportation of coal. Last
year not a single ton of coal was car
ried on the Big Sandy system. The
Hennepin canal has cost the United
States s7,463,6S0. The annual traffic
through this canal does not reach 25,-
900 tons. Trinity river, in Texas, is
to be developed at an estimated cost
of S4,500,000. The purpose of this
improvement is to make a waterway
from Dallas to the gulf of Mexico, a
distance of 511 miles, an utterly i'm
possible undertaking within any rea-
sonable economic and commercial pos
sibiities. Then there is the dear old
Muskingum river in Ohio, upon which
the government has already expend-
ed nearly, if not quite, $2,O00,cOO. 1t
costs $4,000 annually to keep the
locks and dams in working condition.
In 1911 the total commerce on this
Improvement" was only $4,000 tons,
the traffic on the Muskingum being
almost entirely confined to gasoline
launches and motor boats. Down to
this time the improvement of the
channel in the Missouri river between
Kansas City and the Mississippi has
cost the taxpayers s11 100000. In
1910 the traffic over this stretch of
navigable water aggregated about as
much as two ordinary freight cars
would hold.
France has expended S450,000, 900
on its waterways; the River Seine car
ries annually about 100000 tons of
freight between Paris and the ports
of Rouen and Havre. The United
States has expended S600,000,0 900 in
river and harbor improvements, the
most of which has been thrown away
except as the congressman who have
by the appropriations they have OBJ
tanned for the respective districts car
be described as traffic"
Not only is the plan we have adopt
ed of river improvement false, but
cur theory that we are to tinker with
the waterways in order that we may
control the railroads is equally false
In France the government require:
the railroads to charge 90 per cent
higher freight rates than the water
ways, and in Belgium and Germany
| competition between the railroads anC
the waterways is regulated and con
trolled through government owner
ship of the ailroads.-Denver Repub
| lican.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The thousand or more walters in
New York city who are out of jobs
because they were foolish enough to
follow the advice of such labor lead
ers rs Joseph E. Etter, must entertain
high feeling for the man who is
& ing over the country stirring up
trouble. The public has never heard
Of any great complaint made by
waitsrs. Then for labor skates to
s.sp In and separate them from good
5ohs h not conducive To good feeling
nssoag ~ iaborinR ciass.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

DR.. Wiley. the noted pure food ar
tist, handed the medical and profes-
sional men a jolt in Denver the other
Jay when he declared the day was
coming where there would be no use
Tor doctors and lawyers, and even in
timated preachers would be put out
OF commission, concluding that agri-
culture would be the first and real
profession with educational work
walking hand in hand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The promoters of the road have
caused bill to be introduced in the
legislature providing that Colorado
build and own the Moffat tunnel, US
ing convicts for the work. If New
man Erb is the great railroad builder
he processes to be, why doesn't he
furnish the money. The road will not
pay until the tunnel is constructed
and Erb wants the Colorado people 70
pull the chestnuts out of the fire for
him.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior.

department Oh lhc Interior,
United States Land Office at Du-
range, Colorado, January 9Th, 1918.
Notice is hereby given that Joseph
McGuigan, of Durango, Colorado, who
on April End, 1906, made Homestead
Application No. 3340, Serial No. O1324
for the E 1-2 NV IA, SW Ia NE Ia
and NE Ia SW Ia of section lou,
township "a north, range 8 west
N. M. P. Meridian has filed notice of
intention to make final five-year
proof. to establish claim to the land
above described, before the Register
and Receiver of the U. S. Land Office
at Durango, Colorado, on the 2lst
day of February, 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses:
William Bordman, of Griffith, Colo
RADIO, Philip H. Craig, of Durango,
Colorado, Peter Philips, of Durango,
Colorado, William Spinnig, of Grif-
fifth, Colorado
G. H. CHARLTON.
Register.
First Publication Jan. is, 1913.
Last Publication Feb. 20, 1918.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

In another column we give an ex-
tract from the Alamosa Leader which
says the new county officials did not
find sufficient funds on hand with
which to purchase postage stamps and
had to provide a 5000 fund to start
the ball rolling, Must be a pretty
bad mess and high time change
took place. The old-line papers have
nothing to say.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06
Another bill bearing on marriage

Another bill bearing on marriage in
Colorado has been introduced in the
house this one by DR.. Rowan, by re-
quest. The prevention Of marriages
of whites with blacks or Mongolians.
or the union Of imbeciles. idiots, ha-
b;tual drunkards or criminals. drug
fiends or other classes of people con-
sidered q menace to society. is sought
in the measure.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

rience has taught to be conservative,
are needed TO keep the youthful
dreamers down on terra firma, and
the country will see the time when
1t wishes there were more sober
minded, thoughtful men, immune from
every passing political fad, in con-
troll Of its affairs.-Colorado Springs
| Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Divorce was declared the greatest
menace to the nation by the Illinois
commission on uniform marriage and
divorce laws. which met in the cham
bers of Judge Marcus A. Kavanaugh
last week. AT the same time the COM
mission voted to adopt a report de-
elaring federal control of marriages
and divorce as the only adequate So
luton ,f the problem.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Denver Times intimates that there
will be no money for Colorado
building or display either at San Fran
cisco or Los Angeles in 1915 because
members point out that it will re-
quire every dollar available to care
for state institutions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

With the million dollars the state
has for good roads the next two years
and the 500 convicts who will be far
better off working on state highways,
Colorado should be in splendid shape
for automobile parties in 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Who says there is not fame in be-
ing baseball president. William
Cavanaugh, president of the Southern
Baseball league, was elected to the
United States senate from Arkansas
the other day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The New York walters and kitchen
help who went on strike in seeking
their old positions, after the failure of
the Etter agitation, were confronted
with the pleasing nformation-posi-
tions filled.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Our friend Barney Haughey says
that his fight for progressiveness has
been expensive. But as he secured all
the progressive measures now on the
itatute book he should feel rewarded.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

1t is to be hoped that the proposed
state highway between Albuquerque
and Pennington will become a reality
Turing the summer months. A net
work of good roads into this south
west section will materially aid in
building up every county.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

1t is heard that to those Chicago
girls who vowed not to marry until
the man in the case had an income
of at least $1,000 year the answer
has come quickly and sharply. Say
the young men: These parents who
raise $4,000 year girl shall pay
that amount annually to the man who
takes the girl"
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

There is no questioning the logic of
the sage of the Colorado Springs Tel
egraph when he says the New York
city man who has been keeping five
wives on salary of SIS week is
the eighth wonder of the age
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Billy Sunday landed three thousand
converts at Columbus, o., during his
recent revival. According to the Atch-
ison Globe Evangelist Lowry is land
ing from thirty to fifty nightly in
that city.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of the Interior
U. S. Land Office at Durango, Colo
RADIO, December 81. 1912.


rado, December 81, 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that Ar.
thur H. Greer, of Redmesa, Colorado,
who on September %, 1909, made
homestead application, serial Ne
02456, for the E 1-2 Sc 4 of section
8, township 33 north, range 12 west,
N. M. P. meridian, has filed notice of
intention to make final three-year
proof to establish claim to the land
above described before the register
and receiver of the U. S. land office,
at Durango, Colorado, on the eleventh
day of February, 1918.
Claimant names as witnesses:
H. Marian Robson, Frank w.
Greer, Vosco S. Burnham, and I.loyj
j. Greer, all of Redmesa, Colorado.
G. H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Jan. 2, 1913.
Last publication Feb. 6, 1913.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The Denver Times wants the entire
primary law repealed, claiming there
dates being placed on the official bal
lot by petition. The convention fea-
ture Of the primary law should a,
least be cut out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

A bill has been introduced making
the second highest candidate for Of
flee eligible for the position elected in
case the first one dies before assum-
ing office. This is to do away with
controversies like the one resulting
from the death of Colonel B. F. Mont
gomery
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Dean Hart says saloons and red
light districts cannot be abolished. He
advocates high license and we'll reg
ulated redlight district. The News
takes the reverend gentleman to task
for this statement. 1t is sure big
problem but sooner or later it is going
to be solved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Wonder if the fight on the state
highway commission was getting too
hot for our Tom. Suppose the Denver
papers publish list of expenditures
of the commission the past two years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Governor Blease, the South Caro-
ina blatant. boasts of the great num-
Der of pardons he has issued. 1t now
turns out that pardons only took place
where the recipient of gubernatorial
favors were Blease boosters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The anti-frat bill drawn by Judge
Lindsey and backed by the Denver
school board, will make those who
hreak the law subject to dismissal. is
sequel to the fight waged in Den
ver the past three years where sew
eral hundred pupils have wilfully
evaded the rules of the school board
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The Astor estate has already paid
the state of New York s3,150,000 in
heritance tax and there remains quite
large sum yet to be paid on the
odd-eighty millions of dollars he left
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The expense of the state highway
commission is sample of the way
boards and bureaus have been created
the past four years and accounts why
state institutions have suffered.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The ending of the Illinois deadlock
probably means the election of two
United States senators from that
state without long opposition. A deal
was evidently made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Let the Legislature increase the
power of the governor in way of re-
stricting state expenses. We believe
Governor Ammons equal to the duty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06
NOTICE. SALE OF REAL ESTATE


State of Colorado, County of La Plata,
IS. In the County Court, in Pro-
bate.
In the Matter of the Estate of John
j. Moss, Deceased Administra-
triX notice of sale of real estate.
Whereas, on January 20, 1913, in
the above named court in the above
entitled estate, on the hearing of the
order to show cause why certain real
estate belonging to said estate and
hereinafter described, should not be
sold for the purpose of paying the
debts and claims against said estate,
an order and decree was made and
entered therein directing and empow-
ering the undersigned as administra-
trix of said estate to proceed, accord
ing to law, to advertise for not less
than twenty days and sell at private
sale all the right, title and interest of
John j. Moss, deceased, in and to the
real estate hereinafter described;
Now, Therefore, Notice is hereby
given that the undersigned as such
administrators of said estate will of
fer and proceed to sell at private sale
at the house of James Moss on the
lands hereafter described, on Febru-
ary IA, 1913, at 10 o'clock in the
forenoon, the following described real
estate, situate and being in La Plata
County, Colorado, to-wit:
The NV Ia of the SW Ia, and
the W 1-2 of the SW Ia of the SW
Ia of Section 20, Township "a, N. of
R. II, w. N. NJ. p NJ. and 60 shares
of series B of the capital stock of The
H. H. Ditch Company, for cash to be
paid at time and place of said sale.
AMY l.. MOSS,
Administrative of the Estate of John
]. Moss, Deceased
ROBT. S. CLEMENTS,
Attorney for Administrative.
First publication Jan. 90, 1913.
Last publication Feb. 6, 1912.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Salida received approximately $780,
600 in taxes and license money for
running expenses the past year. City
government sure does cost.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The ground hog didn't get very
good view of himself Sunday and we
may look for an early springer at
least half and half
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Denver is having quite a lively fight
over the election of four directors of
the charmber of commerce In Den
yer only one-third of the directorship
is elected every three years. 1t would
be out of the question for Denver to
have any kind of an election that did
not bring forth fight of some kind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

The state highway commission ap-
pears to be doomed. Too costly a
luxury, if we are to believe members
of the assembly.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

1t is now given out the Denver
postoffice building cannot be finished
before January, 1915.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Colorado Springs people are recov-
ering their second breath. And it all
started because of little bunny hug
ging.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

1t is pleasing to know that friends
are coming to the rescue of General
Sickles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Grand junction people are jubilant
over the plans for an early federal
building.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06

Isn't it about time the Guggenheim
divorce case was eliminated from the
papers. Becoming rather stale.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department of The Ipterior

U. S. Land Office, at Durango. Colo
rado, December 81, 1912.
NOTICE is hereby given that VIII
liam Teal, of Elco, Colorado, who on
July 6, 1907, made homestead april
cation No. 1886, serial No. 01512, for
the E 1-2 NV a of section 7, town
ship 3S north, range 9 west, n. III. p
meridian, has filed notice of intention
to make final five-year proof. to es-
tabish claim to the land above de-
scribed, before the register and re-
ceiver of the U. S. land office, at Du-
range, Colorado, on the eighth day of
February, 1913.
Claimant names as witnesses:
James l.. Miller, Alva Short, Georse
Haldley, and Axel FredlunJ, all Of
Elco, Colorado.
G, H. CHARLTON, Register.
First publication Jan. 2, 1913.
Last publication Feb. 6, 1913.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-02-06
The Durango Weekly Herald

Tn. published Monday
sscondclsss matter the Durango
Poaosnc .$l.bo
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-10
BISHOP WILSON.

On the occasion of the seyenty-ninth anniver-
sary OF the birth Of Bishop Alpheus w. Wilson,
which was last Thursday the Baltimore Nefcs
referred briefly to his services to Southern
Methodisu. and to the cause OF the Master and
to mankind. Saying amen to the eulogy OF the
Eetcs the Raleigh Netes and Observer Justly de-
clares that mo man In the American pulpit OF
his generation has surpassed him In all the
equipment that goes to make a truly great
preacher"
In his prime Bishop Wilson was one of the
finest pulpit orators in the South and as he
approaches the unusual age OF eighty years ne
is still found with armor buckled on and fighting
for the cause he has served so long. Bishop
Wilson presided at the Virginia conference Of
the Methodist church last fall and preached
several sermons He has kept the Bible injunc
ton and has received the promised reward Of
length of days. Alb who know him will unite
in hoping that he will be spared to life and work
for yet longer time.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-10
Laying Submarine Gables

n. 49, Z, !, q, 80 17717. n :. -
casioh estapnsned across the ocean.
specai SHIPS are now reduisitoheo
LOT TINS work. the largest vessel IN
Ine cable meet today being the Sill
sss " Her three tanks, wherein
.ne SaDies are stored, are thirty ieet IN
oeptH ana averaEe thirty feet IN diam
eter, Ineir euDacai contents are one.
,nira sreateT tnan those OF the Great
Eastern. OwlnS 20 the size cf me
.aHhs, the Vesset mas large beam,
the oriase neing nIty-iIve Feet Droaa.
neE arauknt wnen iuily loaded, -
tnirty-one feet, until quite recently the
gIeatest araugnt 81 any snip anoaI
Sne coulo lay cable across the Al
iantlc - Twelve days
me cost o. capIe making AND laying
No., raIaes 1Ipm sl,Vvv 70 !ltoVV Hne,
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-10
THE BEGINNING OF THE END

1t would not be surprising IL the Turks in
Constantinople should wake up one morning and
find the Greek feet pouring shells into the capital
or the empire. Having renewed the war rather
than surrender Adrianopie they may find Con.
stantinople attacked in front and rear and may
be compelled to sue for peace to save the only
piece of earth left them on European soil
The activity of the Bulgarian army In the
Gallipol peninsula is taken TO mean that the
Bulgars are seeking to gee possession Of the key
TO the Dardanelles. thus allowing the Greek
fleet TO enter the sea of Marmora, preliminary
To an attack on Constantinople. Recently the
Turkish forces have been driven back from KAYAK
to Buiair at the Marmora end OF the Dardanelles
Another force OF Bulgarians have captured
Myrihto on the Marmora coast Occupation Of
the peninsula by the BuIgarians will give the
allies passage through the straits and Into the
Sea OF Marmora, cutting the Turks of from the
mainland of Asia. except at points to the east of
Constantnople and will enable the Greek fleet
to lombard the city while the land forces Of
the allies are engaged in assaults on the trenches
q Tchataldia.
Should these plans work out successfully the
Turk will be bottled up in Constantinople cat
of from re-inforcements from Asia and at the
mercy OF the allies. In situation such as this
they woald praAassay SITE for seaee again, acs
cepting the terms of the allies These terms
would be harsher than those offered Just before
the outbreak Of the Young Turks and the re-
sumption of war, but the probabilities are that
the European powers would save Constantinopie
to the Turk. II the control OF the Dardenelles
IL not acquired by the Buigars the war viii
have to be fought out the land, with the
Turks desperately defending Tchataldia with
the ultimate outcome scarcely In doubt
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-10
Bible Study in Public
Schools

The comparatively recent decision of the Su-
preme court OF Illinois in the case of People VS..
Board of Education, etc. f1s10, 245 ILL.,, 334)
has finally and permanently on constitutional
Grounds barred the Bible from public use in
the pubic schools. 1t sounds anomalous that
IN nation which owes It's existence to the de-
votion OF It's founders to the principles of the
hiole as SUCH its youth should be denied the
benefit OF Bible readings not to say Bible study.
IN their school exercises. But such seems to be
one OF the paradoxical results OF the logical APP
pncauoh OF the principles of liberty OF con-
science .,, and separation OF church and State
~ w hetner or not our Supreme court has de-
o'aeu wisely. or has correctly construed the
constitution 1.-THE judges themselves were not
agreedl, 1t has declared the law of the state and
Siole may not be read publicly in our public
SCHOOLS. The evil of this Is shat apparertly i.
puts public ban or stigma upon the Bible,
1nder which the lovers of the book cannot
permit 1t to remain. The very appearance of
discriminating against the Bible must DE re-
moved, and it will be; perhaps eventually nv
an amendment to the constitution but that
hope offers remedy long deferred a least and
OF doubtful expediency. not 10 be INDUCED if
another satisfactory method can be found
North Dakota has adopted a method which
in no degree conflicts with the constitution
o. illinois as interpreted and applied by the
supreme court, and which leaves every cen
science free, and absolves every taxpayer from
contributing by his taxes to the support of re-
fgion. and which, nevertheless gives pnblic
recognition to the value of Bible study as a
part of the educational system of the State
me Baptist superintendent for February con-
tatns the foliowing
From an exchange we clip the following
The nigh school board OF North Dakota has
made departure which is attracting wide at
tentlon The plan is to have Bible classes or
ganized in public schools under the direction
OF the most competent teachers. The Bible
cannot, of course, be taught in the high schools.
credit will be given for outside work The ex-
animation, at the close of The year will be
given by the high school authorities The Bible
thus becomes an elective in the high schools of
North Dakota !" >. .s1sss
Inc North Dakota plan entirely avoids the
clash of conflicting interpretations both Of the
state constitution and the word of God Every
student may freely choose the version he will
use and the auspices under which he will study
The general Introduction of the North Dakota
method will work efficiently to supplement and
TO augment the work of the Bible schools OF
the churches. Push the North Dakota plan
John w Burdette. in Chicago Standard
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1913-02-10
Nevada S Divorce Law

Immediately after the election in November
IL was announced that result of the ballot
ing ID Nevada that State would probably under
go legal change rendering it no longer the
mecca OF discontinued wives and husbands
seeking short cut to divorce. Later however
Y was reported that the forces favoring the con-
tfnuance of the short residence and easy divorce
system of the Commonwealth had effected a.
combination that would prevent the adoption
law. Those who regard Neyada's chief indus
try as an undesirable asset for the Stare new
ertheless persisted. and it now appears that the
pupnc sentiment for amendment throughout
the Commonwealth is too strong to be ignored
py the State legislators. Yesterday after a
bard fight, the assembly by vote of 80 to %
passed a bill extending the required period Of
residence from ak. to twelve months. and now
the measure goes to the senate, where bitter
however has himself recomme nded this legisla-
tion and II is believed that before the session
closes Nevada will have ordained change that
Will render Reno far less attractive to the d.
vorce seekers from other States The requir-
ment to remain year in Nevada for securing
the necessary residence" will doubtless dis
make that the haven of their unhappiness Still
unless they also change. Idaho and Texas will
residence, with comparatively easy range of
so-ealed causes and 1t may be that If the pend
ing Nevada bill becomes law the tide will turn
toward one of those, South Dakota has a six
month law, but this applies only To cases in
which the causes arise within the State For
all other cases one years residence lis REQUIRED
One year is the rule generally throughout the
United States Delaware, the District of Co
lumbia, Florida. Indiana Maryland. New Jer-
dencag Of two years. while Alabama Alaska and
Connecticut, require three years of actual resi-
dence and Massachusetts from three to five
years, according to the alleged cause for divorce
progress is being made toward the
uniformity of divorce laws, but this is a slow
process and meanwhile many Inconsistencies
occur in the statutes and the result lis national
divorce system without real definition and DOM
mating principle