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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20
YEAR THIRTEEN IN HIsToR1

Has the year thirteen been unlucky
in history? Have the years ending in
thirteen been marked by momento IS
happening, by bloodshed, plague or
strife?
The year 1918 bids fair to be a
critical one in world history. What
encouragement or what warning can
it get from glance at previous hap
penings?
In Alb B. C.-Archelaus seized the
Macedonian throne and killed Perdic-
cas-. During the Peloponnesian war,
then raging between Athens and
Sparta, the Athenian expedition
against Syracuse was miserably de-
stroyed and the leader Nicias put to
death; Athens also had the mortifi-
cation of finding Spartan army en-
camped in Attica, right under her
very eyes.
In 213 B. C.-The Achaean general
Aratus, working for the unification of
Greece, was poisoned by order of
Philip Prusias of Bithynia, province
of Asia Minor south of the Black
sea. annihilated the Gauls near the
Hellespont Far off in China the Elm
peror Tsin Chi Hwang-ti ordered the
burning of all books.
In 113 B. C.-War was raging De-
tween the Romans and wandering
tribes, the Cimbri and the Teutons.
who tried to invade Italy.
In 13 B. C. and 13 A. D.-The En-
peror Augustus Caesar, successor of
Julius Caesar, was holding his gre u
empire in the arms of peace.
In 113 A. D.-Trajan, pausing in his
.conquests, reared the famous column
that tells in carving their peace.
In 213 A. D.-Rome had entered
into a century of disputed succession
between military leaders. Caraca'la
at this time made all free inhabitants
Of the empire Roman citizens.
In 313 A. D.-Constantine, the first
Christian emperor. ruled over the
great Roman empire as sole ruief.
He built later his capital Constant
norle.
In 413 A. D.-Rome was recovering
from the humiliating experience II
had when Alaric, the West Goth, in
vaded Italy and sacked the "Eterna
City"
In 513 A. D.-The kingdom of Clio
Wis, the Frank, was divided among
his four sons.
In 613 A. D.-The Frankish king
dom was reunited under Clotaire II.
In Arabia Mahommed was evolving
principles of his religion.
In 713 A. D.-The Mahommedans
were conquering Spain.
In 813 A. D-Charlemagne was rul-
ing over an empire that embraced
Germany, France and Italy.
In 913 A. D.-Because the Ger
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

man branch of Charlemagne's lin
died out, the Germans chose a king
of their own people, The Mortimer
were settling Normandy.
In 1913 A. D.-The Danes under
sweyn subjugated England
In 1113 A. D.-Tbe pope was carry
ing out the plans of the great Gre
gerry VII and laying foundation for
the supremacy of the papal power.
In 1918 A. D.-England was threat
eaed by the French.
In 1913 A. D.-The Scotch rallied
around their leader, Bruce, and in
the next year defeated the English
Nin the famous battle of Bannockburn.
In 1413 A. D.-Henry V became
king of England and continued the
Hundred Years War. The Italian Re-
naissance began.
In 1913 A. D.-Professor Martin
Luther was teaching in the University
of Wittenberg. Balboa discovered the
Pacific ocean. Henry VIII was king
Of England. Charles V had revived
the inquisition.
In 1913 A. D-The Romanov dy-
nasty began in Russia with Mikhail
Romanov as czar.
in 1713 A. D.-Louis " of France
held magnificent court at Versailles
The treaty of Utrecht changed the
map Of Europe, by portioning out
Spanish possessions.
In S13 A. D.-Napoleon was heat
en- at Leirsic in the tremendous "Bat-
tie Of the Nations" At a national
congress the independence of Mexico
was declared Persia was forced to
cede sorae of her possessions to Rus
sia. There was a Servian rebellion
but 'he Turks succeeded in re-estab-
fishing their rule over Servia. Th1
United States frigate was capture
by thu british ship Shannon. Fort
Mimma was the scene of a fearful
massacre by Creek Indians. Perry
won his victory on Lake Erie.
One hundred years ago Turkey haG
the same trouble with the neighborio2
little states that she is having now
The question is, How will it end?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20
WELL TOLD,
By a Durango Resident.


The following has more interest for
Durango residents than it otherwise
would have because Mr.. johnson i.
one of ourselves, citizen of Durango.
If it prove of assistantance to but one
person in Durango it will have been
well worth the telling.
Louis Johnson, railroad engineer,
457 Third avenue, Durango, Colo,
says: Years ago / began to have
trouble from my back and kidneys, due
most likely to the jar of the engine.
went down fast and had to lay off
from work for two years. The doc
tors medicine didn't help me. My
back was so lame and painful that 1
couldn't stoop TO wash my face and I
couldn't lift anything. I had a great
deal of trouble at night on account of
kidney weakness. AT last / had the
good fortune to hear of Doan's Kidney
Pills and l began taking them. They
brought so much. benefit that l can't
give them enough praise. My back
got stronger and better than it had
been for years and my kidneys were
strengthened. Every word of the tes-
timonial have given before still holds
good. l still take Doan's Kidney Pills
occasionally and they keep my kidneys
in good shape"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milh lrn Co., Buffalo, N.
Y, sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name-Doan's-and
take no other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20
Fearing further Legislative actio

Fearing further legislative action
the Stratton estate trustees have
promised to double the accommoda-
tions for the aged dependent people,
but look for lethargy as soon as the
legislature adjourns. 1t would be a
good idea if the legislature outlined
policy for Attorney General Farrar
to enforce on penalty of removal OF
the trustees. In this connection the
trustees should be limited in personal
fees and expenditures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

In patronizing the big department
stores people have been guilty of con
tributing to white slavery, according
to vice Investigations. The more pat
ronage the more girls and the more
girls the more vice. The big depart
ment stores have ruined competition
in many cases and on the side ruined
many girls, if we are to take the evi
dence introduced.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

There are now fifteen steam shovels
at work on the detour at Soldier Sum-
nit and there will be twenty-five at
work there soon. More will be added
if room can be made for them. AT
that one place there are employed
more than 1000 men and $50 teams
The idea that only second track is
being built there is wrong. The
grade is being taken away and two
new standard grade tracks are being
laid parallel. Mr.. Apperson will have
his double track work completed be
tween Thistle and Helper by April
This means about fifty-five miles oi
double track over the mountains viii
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Al the rate dealers are testifying
in behalf Of the harvester trust in
dicate they do not want their agencies
taken away. 1t appears to be rush
for self-preservation as little faith is
placed in the trust being dissolved,
or, if it is, that it will result bencfi
cially. No one has observed any
benefits from the trusts already pros
ecuted. If anything prices have been
increased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

According to Ernest F. Burchard
cf the United States geological sur
vey, 81,941,99S barrels of Portland
cement were manufactured in the
United States during 1912. This guam
tity represents an increase of nearly
three and one-half million barrels of
Portland cement over the production
in 1911. There has never been a drop
in the annual production of Portland
cement in the United States since it
vas first manufactured.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Just as Colorado is about to get
into the game members of the leg
islature bob up and attempt to put
the screws on so tight that the states
development will be retarded for years
to come. But we believe decency
will win, but it will require the as.
sisisnce of the Republicans with lib
eIty-loving Democrats to accomplish
the desired result.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

the homeless ones, who would have
to insist on IS week, get the jobs
or raise that sS is quite another and
uEcxpleined matter.
Anyway, the Chicago home is worth
three-fourths of million to this Chi-
cago mail order concern, which is
overlooking a great opportunity if it
does not have its workroom walls
well plastered with that pretty, thongh
somewhat hackneyed and oat OF date,
motto: God Bless Our Home" Den
yer Times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Senator Thomas says he will carry
out platform pledges and vote for a
downward revision of the tariff. He
does not say he will take some mid
die ground, conveying the inference
that he will vote with his party, which
we all expect. Mr.. Thomas is not
playing double in this connection. The
people of Colorado knew where he
stood before election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Two hundred Kansas City saloon
keepers met on recent Sunday and
passed resolutions demanding strict
enforcement of all liquor laws and tc
conform closely to those statute;
themselves. If the saloon keepers
throughout the country lived up to the
excise laws there would be far less
complaint from the general public
The Kansas City saloon men realize
this.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Texas is being remembered in a
kindly way by President Wilson as
two of his cabinet members are prac-
tically Texans, Burelson being u ma
tive, while Huoston spent most of his
active career in that state. But II
was Texas that made it possible foi
Wilson to have clear sailing through
the Republican split in national dele
gates.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

1t will be about the first Of April
before the farmers will be able to
get busy cropping. If it will only
turn off warm then no ill-efects of a
late spring will be felt. The UNUSUAL
ly fnc weather of last fall enabled
most farmers to complete fall plow-
ing and get everything in readiness
for spring work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

La Plata county stands splendid
show of securing slice of the internal
improvement fund. This county fail
ed to receive her share three years
ago and is entitled to an extra portion
this wear.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The aggregate ages of the member.
of the cabinet are 506 years and the
average 50.6 years. Houston, AZ years
old, is the baby of the cabinet ant
Redfeld, 55, is the oldest member
Bryan is So; McReynolds 81; Burle-
son so; McAdoo So Lane SO; Daniel:
81; Wilson 81 and Garrison 40.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Harry Thaw's money continues t,
hold out Notwithstanding the report
S me time ago that his family wa
lusted in trying save the young
scape goats neck.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

1t is proposed that the people OF
Denver as a whole order their phone:
taken out and keep them out as long
as the telephone company refuses tc
obey the mandates of the people as
provided by ordinance and votes a
the February election.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

AS there will be no money for thu
state board of immigration it might
just as well be abolished. True, il
will be hard on the fifty-odd candi-
dates for the fat berth, but it has beer
an expensive proposition the past two
years with no funds to work with.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The Grand Junction school board
has just added the art of making
bread and general cooking to that OF
sewing which has been taught for a
year or two. The school board will
secure an expert domestic science
teacher and this most useful educa-
tion will be added to that of "head
l'arnin'."
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The state board of immigration
should either be placed on business
basis or abolished. At present the
position is solely for the benefit of 6
commissioner at big salary, dep
uty at good salary, and stenog-
rapher or two.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The upper Animas valley ranchers
will meet Thursday and sign con-
tracts for repairing what is known
as the Wallace bridge. The commits
sioners acted wisely and large num-
bcr OF farmers will retain their rights
notwithstanding the demand of the
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

1t is estimated by systematic prun-
ing state expense can be cut 100000
year without injury to any OF the
departments. This will be quite a
saving if the legislature and gov
ernor work in harmony.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The reformers in the house voted
against having the attorney generals
office furnish legal advice for the
public utility commission when the
bill becomes law, thus creating an
additional expense of probably $4,000
a year for attorneys opinions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

1t is said if the Union Pacific and
Southern Pacific railroad officials do
not get together within the next three
weeks and effect settlement of the
dissolution merger, receiver will be
asked for by the government to make
the settlement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Delay in affecting settlement of
the dissolution merger means further
delay in financing Durango's south
ern outlet, but do not get discouraged.
The hall started rolling last year will
gather moss before long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

the cabinet, although Lane and Me-
Reynolds run him close second and
Bryan is near behind. Garrison has
the longest and heaviest suit of hair,
sporting wavy strands that cover his
entire head.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Friday last was certainly as wintry
day as one runs across in December
or January. The storm appears to
have been general and it is to be hoped
fruit trees were not far enough ad-
vanced in lower attitudes to be dam
aged by the freeze.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The election of Democrat from
New Hampshire increases the Demo-
cratic majority in the senate and was
brought about by the Republican split,
sufficient Republicans going to the
Democrats to give him majority.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

There should be no jealousies be.
tween Denver, Colorado Springs and
Pueblo as to which route or city cast
err. automobilists enter. Let US get
the pleasure seekers into the state
and it is safe bet that nine out Of
ten will visit all the cities named, cs-
pecially Colorado Springs and Denver
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

President Wilson is going to show
his patriotism by attending the open
ing ball game at Washington. If we
ha6 an opportunity we would do the
same thing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Just bear in mind the voters of the
state showed similar public utility
measure, as that now before the leg
islature, under by some thirty thou
sand majority.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

One thing is manifest-Presiden
Wilson has absolute confidence in
his rule and that his party is going
to bring about prosperity. Hurry
along the advance guard. The people
81 q whole will welcome Old Pros
perity.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Department stores of the large
cities are the recruiting stations for
disorderly houses, says the vice COM
investigating Chicago stores.
IF compelled to increase wages they
may not fly as high as heretofore.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Proposed amendments to the new
rame and fish law require every
man who angles to take out license.
Step up to the counter and hand in
your dollar.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Now if Felix Diaz and General
Huerta will continue to disagree and
open rebellion follows between the two
leaders, there will be much to be
thankful for. 1t will be the old case
of thieves falling out.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

We still insist that the "undressed''
stage is responsible for more immo-
raIity than the department stores
where girls endeavor to earn an hon.
est living. Again, the sweat shops is
where sympathy is needed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Will all the candidates for COM
missioner take the public into their
confidence and tell them what they in
tend doing in case they are elected ?
They should.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Wonder what Editor W. j. Bryan
will have to say in the Commoner
about the fitness of w. j. Bryan for
secretary of state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

DR.. Friedman is giving his cure to
sufficient people to test its virtue.
II it proves to be the thing it will
be the greatest blessing the world
has known for many year.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Grand functions creamery is ex-
pected to be in operation by May l..
1t will be branch of the Jenson Salt
Lake creamery.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Pretty soon legislatures will under
take to say whom man should
marry. These are days of freak leg
islation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

One of the sane propositions before
the Legislature is that no new county
h cut out unless .'o'e is a property
valuation of at least $3,000,O00.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The voters of Colorado do not want
a public utility bill-simply the poll
ticians who can bloviate about the
way they curbed the octopus.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20
For Rough Work

'be IN use within about six weeks. He
has Kept the work going on during the
winter, but, of course, can and will
accomplish more as soon as the wealth
er breaks.-D. & K. G. Employees
Magazine
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

We've been so journing in Colo
RADIO the past thirty-fve years and
last week took the cake for cold
weather in March.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

En- route from the south to New
Haven it is not likely ex-President
Taft will ask for stop-over at Oys-
ter Bay.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

The state highway measure, as
passed by the senate, is compre-
hensive affair and should be quickly
concurred in by the house.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

At the rate hats are being SHE'D
into the ring in Denver there will be
a loi of trouble in picking out the
right one.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Candidates for commissionerships
should at least announce that they
will without fear or favor carry out
the provisions of the charter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Mr.. Voter: Study well the list ol
candidates asking your suffrage this
spring. Durango wants the best.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Most of the cabinet officers are
lawyers-Bryan, McReynolds, Burle-
son, Lane, Daniels, Garrison, and Nc
Adoo.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Austria is trying to keep up brave
front if nothing more. She is surely
jeolous of the allies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Telluride is already agitating a 4tf
of July celebration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Will the fruit growers of La Plata
county be represented at the Grand
Junction meeting?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Many a married man is worried
over whether his explanations are be-
lieved or endured
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

II state house employees do not de-
sire cut in salaries they have the
privilege of quitting their jobs.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Think of Denver voters having over
one hundred candidates from which to
choose five commissioners.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

La Plata county voted against {
public utility measure last November
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

organ. And how the Aforesaid farm
crs DO love the paper in question.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Looks better for retrenchment, but
We owe it to Governor Ammons and
senate members.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-03-20

Redaeld Is the bsIdest member Of
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-29

w j OAL4E I'VE W - + ~
Hong Kong.-British consul has
ordered river steamers to have steam
up in readiness to take aboard wO-
men and children of foreign quarter.
New York.-Gov. SuIzer has sign
ed petition being circulated by Mems
League for Women Suffrage.
Washington. - Senate yesterday
heard reading of certificate of cleo
ton of. one of it's members by the
people for first time. Bacon of
Georgia.
Donver.-F. ], Hayes, vice presi-
dent of United Mine Workers, now
in Southern Colorado with full power
to call strike in coal fields there if
mine owners refuse to recognize
union.
Saginaw, Mich.-Max DettenthaIer
killed by electricity when he tried to
connect up electric fan in basement
of his store.
Bay City, Mich.-Inquest ordered
into death of Peter Perek, 25, hotel
employee, whose body was found on
railroad tracks.
London.-Mme. Antonio de Ma
vaTro MARY Anderson) celebrated
ffty-fourth birthday today.
GeneVa-Ta xicab drivers of Lau-
same went on three-day strike when
ordered to wear badges.
Paris.-AdoIphe Reisser, tax COL
lector, won 100000 in Panama lot
terry and S32,5O0 in Paris lottery.
Sunbury, Pa.-Pixinos, town of
200, will be sold at auction. J. War
ner lIifflin, owner, bankrupt.
Podgikeepsie, N. Y.-Justice of
Peace Hoppe fined Annie Eric, gypsy,
$1O{or telling his fortune.
New. Mediterranean has sign
ed contract by which immigrants at
Ellis Island will be served at 8 cents
each.
Baltifnore-Herman Stump, son
Of JGdge and Mrs. J. Arthur Stump,
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1913-07-29

lH4 " I'M <4AVD C<4DAG
Webster Springs, w. Va.-TriaI of
Delegate David Hill of Mason County,
last of bribed delegates, will begin in
Judge O'BTien's court Thursday.
Neodosha, Wis.-Mrs. Mary A,
Dean, bride of 10, who disappeared in
lola last week, found here. Denied
she had been. abducted. Disappear
ed again on way back to lola.
New York.-Big taxicab and hotel
companies have halted taxi rate cut
in this city by restraining order from
Supreme Court Justice DOnnelly.
Warsaw, Ind.-EarI Sargent, 10,
Chicago, drowned while swimming in
Lake Wawasee. ..
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Repub-
Hcan senators viii bolt party on tariff
revision amendments.
Observation-Disclosures anti-saloon
league has declared war on appoint
ment of Charles ]. Vopicka, Chicago
brewer, to diplomatic service.
London.-Police have discovered
suffraget plot against King George.
Won't say whether they were going
to kidnap him or just kill him.
Lisbon.-GoVernment denies all
rumors of discovery Of big reVolu-
tionaTy movement.
Bay View, Mich.-Someone at
closing session of Bible conference
picked pocket of Rev. John Balcomb
Shaw of Chicago Of $3.50.
Neutrality-suspicious. today pro-
hibited from importation for any but
scientific purposes aigrettes, egTet or
osprey plumes and feathers or skins
of any wild birds.
Paris.-PoIice have eVicted eight
beggar families who took up their
residence in magnificent mansion of
the Count and Countess Antoine de
RouchefOucald on countess invita-
ton.
London.-Mrs. Maldwin Drum
mOnd, formerly Mrs. Marshall Field,
Der Nordstern. [volume] (St. Cloud, Minn.) 1874-1931, 1913-12-04

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