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Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08
WORLDS OLDEST CURRENCY.

Now that the 5000 bankers and
economists are wracking their brains
over the thirty-two varieties of bank
ing reform questions, it is worth
while remarking that the youngest
republic of the world has probably
forgotten more on the currency ques-
ton that all the ilk of congress and
economists ever knew. In speaking
of China's bank note currency DR..
Louis Livingston Seaman of New
York, president of the China Society
of America, says that China had al
ready developed highly creditable
currency "at time when the ances-
try of the six-power syndicate were
groping in the darkness of feudalism.
DR.. Seaman was a strong advocate
of Chinese recognition, and the eff
forts of the China society had not a
little to do with the early step on the
part of our government. 1t was he
who presented to the British museum
a few years ago Chinese bank note
issued early in the Ming dynasty,
which began in 1868. For some
what similar looking note the mus
cum paid $500.
The note measures 8 by 13 inches,
and is, apparently printed from wood
EN- blocks. 1t calls for lone string
of cash." bears the following rather
curious legend: Government money
order of Ming dynasty, current any
where under heaven. Government
money order issued by the board of
revenue in accordance with their me-
mortal approval by the throne. This
note shall be accepted as copper cash.
Counterfeiters hereof will be exect-
ed. Persons giving information of
counterfeiters will be rewarded with
taels 25O, and, in addition, will re-
ceive property belonging to the Grim
mal." This was signed with the en-
peror's name.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Mr.. Shank-no relation to Shank S
horses-has resigned as mayor of In
dianapolis owing to his inability to
cope with labor troubles. Shank,
during the street car strike, refused
to render protection to those who
wanted to work and property and the
business interests threatened a re-
call in case of more trouble, and as
the teamsters strike loomed up with
more labor troubles in sight, he con-
cluded the best thing to do was to
resign. Shank evidently is a good
man and with feeling for humanity
but unable to cope with the lawless
element in times of trouble He prob
ably was the most novel figure that
ever occupied the office of mayor of
indianapolis. Early in his admins
tration saloon-keepers who violated
the law were taken before him and
in many instances their licenses were
suspended for periods varying from
a few hours to sixty days. One sa-
loon-keeper's license was suspended
until he could show the mayor a GER
tificate signed by minister that he
had attended church. In 1911 Shank
found that the city market was fail
ing in its original purpose to bring
the purchaser and the consumer to-
gether and he imported sixteen car
loads of potatoes which he retailed
at rs cents a bushe. Retailing po-
tato prices tumbled over night from
$1,40 and did not regain their high
mark during the season. He also sold
fruits, vegetables and poultry in
competition with the city market.
His fight on insurance rates in the
city caused a reduction totaling $780,
900 year. He took great delight in
performing marriage ceremony and
always turned over to the bride what
ever fee he was given, as present.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08
FLOOD CONDITIONS IN
TEXAS REPORTED WORSE

FIT. WORTH, Texas, Dec. s.
Heavy rains last night made flood
conditions worse. The militia is pa
trolling Waco to prevent looting. The
Brazos river rose two feet here last
night, and one thousand are reported
homeless.
Hearne, Texas, has appealed for
boats to rescue five hundred refu-
gees from tree tops. Houston is
rushing boats there.
-Four negro children were drowned
at Hearne, and two white men are
reported dead as result of the flood
from near Dallas.
The total number Of deaths to date
is twenty-six.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

is easy enough to see what the re-
suits might be; another Sepoy mutiny
with larger force working at it. For
there is an unrest in India now which
comes rather from enlightenment
than outraged traditions, as in tho
Sepoy horror. and an Intelligent foe
is deadlier than the other kind, even
if more humane al times. But the
work of the axes is not undone in q
day; the ages have split the scemins
tribes of India into castles and clans
and creeds too divergent in purpes,
in any cause. The might Of million.
is meagre when they are playes
against each other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

New York is the giddiest old town
One morning last week at o'clock an
automobile attempted to pass anoth-
er; two women and two men were
killed in one of the cars, in the other
car one man sustained fractured
skull, one woman was carried home
in an ambulance, and another man
was carried home unconscious. OF
the four killed all were married, and
all were without their respective hus-
bands and wives. The ones who sur
vived will have lot of explaining to
do, and those who were killed are sur
vived by scandals.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

A girl who went under the name
of Hazel Dean, attempted suicide in
New York lately. She was pumped
out and is recovering. 1t develops
her name is not Hazel Dean, but Mary
Fitzgerald. She went to New York
from Texas. She hated a humdrum
life at home and wanted to travel
what is commonly called the flow
cry way" She was pretty and so
applied to artists; wanted to be a
model. She heard that that kind of a
life was strewn with flowers. Re-
suit: Attempted suicide, and a re-
turn home with smirched reputa-
ton.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Ten times as many people are an
nually killed by automobiles in New
York as in London. The population
of London is half again as large and
its activities are as great, widespread
and incessant. London cries out con-
stantly against the dangers from
motor buses and taxicabs, yet in IL
months it witnessed but twenty-one
fatalities. During the same time
New York saw two hundred and thir-
ty-four. Why the difference? Lon
don's police commissioner tells us. I'm
London he says, 1--WE hold man
accountable when he kills." "Influ-
ence," he adds, "does not take pre-
cedence over public welfare In
American cities pull, indulgence, pri-
vilege and misplaced sympathy all
unite to favor the terrible develop
ment of recklessness and irresponsi-
bility. One law for all, and that law
well enforced-such is the remedy for
this great and growing evil, remarks
the Chicago Record-Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08
ONE RHOADY.

Rhoady kenehan, the egotistic aud
itor Of the state Of Colorado, has
started to explain his action in rum
ming away from the state and refus-
ing to sign certificates of indebted
ness, The criticism that went up
from all over the state started him
back to Denver on double quick time,
and the supreme court promptly di-
rected him to sign the certificates.
Then he sulked in his tent and insist
ed that a separate voucher be made
for each claim, and that he send a
man into the military camps to take
the oath of every man that he had
actually served the state and that the
pay he was receiving was just. Find
ing even this position was not setting
well, that he was being condemned,
not alone by the Republican press but
by the Democratic as well, he again
attempts to hedge, the course he has
always pursued since he was honored
by his party, and says all he is try
ing to do is to prevent the state pay
ing excessive bills.
Mr.. Kenehan assumes that he is
the one honest man in Colorado, an
assumption that is not warranted by
the facts. His own actions in this
matter, and in the past, would indi-
cate that there are 80 per cent a
trifle in the lead when honesty is to
be considered, and that of the one
per cent left he is by no means at
the head.
Will Mr.. Kenehan explain how he
was trying 10 save the people of
Colorado money when he invited Mr..
Hayes into his office upon learning
that if the troops were called into
the field the strike would be declar-
ed off, and told Mr.. Hayes not to
weaken, that he would prevent the
calling out of the troops by refusing
to sign the certificates of indebted
ness and thus encourage the contin-
uance of disorder and rioting?
The fact of the matter is Mr.. Kene-
han is an egotist of the worst char
acter, who has the welfare of the
people of Colorado about as much at
heart as the devil has the salvation
of souls. During his time in office,
not once but dozen times, he has
managed to secure space in the news
papers to tell how he was saving
money, how he was not going to pay
this or that claim, and then the next
day after do exactly what he said he
would not do. He is a grandstand
player of the worst order. He is in
competent in public office. He has
cost the state of Colorado by his
position in this strike matter more
good hard dollars than can be saved
by capable man in his position in
ten years. If there ever was a real
mistake in office it is Rhoady Kene-
han. Other men have made mistakes
made them honestly, but Rhoady
Kenehan is truly vicious in his efforts
to discredit the state of Colorado,
hamper it's development and forstall
progress. The quicker Colorado rids
herself of men of his stamp, the
quicker will this state take its prop
er place in the union.-Pueblo Chief
fair
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08
ENGLISH AND AMERICAN FOR.
TUNES.

The amount of comment on the
subject of rich men in the United
States has led both Americans anc
foreigners into a conventional atti.
tude toward the whole matter: Amer.
lea rolling in wealth; Europe, alto
gether eclipsed, existing in genteel
poverty. But reference to English
income tax statistics, as compiled by
a London expert, leads to a decided
modification of such view.
The number of incomes in the Uni
ted Kingdom between $4,000 and
$4,000 is 7,411. The number of SIM
liar incomes in the United States is
given by the authority quoted Tin
anticipation of our income tax re-
turns) as $1,000. Considering that
the population of the United States
is somewhat more than double that
of Great Britain, the distribution OF
fortune is not nearly so one-sided as
the two countries have imagined
Against the high cost of living in
America may be set the more exact
ing standard of living in England
and the result is not greatly changed
The real differences come with the
Swollen" fortunes. The British in
comes running from $4,000 to $780,
900 number 4,077; the American, H.
500. The disparity is still more
marked in the next class, from $780,
900 to $1,000,000, where the Ameri-
can incomes are as five to one. As
regards incomes above $1,00O,0OO the
tables give America hundred and
are silent as to England. Yet few
ducal landlords in London may fall
in this class.
1t is these latter groups which
have built up among the English the
magnificent, impregnable legend Of
the yankee multimillionaire. But a
country which possesses more than
10000 individuals with incomes rang
ing from $25.OO0 to 100000, and
which settles such an unbroken sue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

If the facts were known there prop
ably isn't single citizen of Ell Paso
for Intervention in Mexico. Ell Paso's
interests lie in keeping the troops on
the border, and should it become nee
essary probably will have someone
fire few stray shots across from
Juarez to keep up the apparent
need" Several thousand troops in
town means the scattering of some
coin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Polly Pry had a couple of columns
of rot Saturday last regarding the
incarceration of Copeland, the double
murderer. Did Copeland stop to con-
slider what he was doing when he shot
Won Phul and the bullet sped on and
killed an innocent bystander We
have no maudling sympathy for a
man who is trying to cheat the gal
lows. It's time the laws of the land
were enforced and the man with the
handy pistol in his hip-pocket made
to suffer.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08
The Colorado Springs Gazette

The Colorado Springs Gazette
does not believe the Progressive par
ty is losing ground and is feminist a
marriage of the parent and the pro-
gressive child. Well, it is possible
there will be no amalgamation, but
one thing is sure, if there is not,
Colorado will continue to have a
ring snorter of time under the
Democratic party which has bank
rupted the state and many Of the
people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

We heard man complaining the
other day of the price of coal and
the next instant demanding more
money for coal miners. Doesn't the
party in question know that every
dollar added to cost of producing
means added cost to the consumer. Ii
coal miners are not sufficiently paid,
then increase the wage and let the
consumer stand the difference with
out kicking.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Notwithstanding the snow the road
has to buck during long winters, the
stock of the Canadian Pacific is
worth more than any road on the
American continent, at least among
the quoted stocks. However, the why
of it is simple enough: the Canadian
Pacific isn't required to put into eff
feet rates made by the politicians.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Virtually all the prediction rows
inside the Democratic party have
been wiped out. Champ Clark has
shaken hands with William j. Bry-
an; Oscar Underwood and the Com
moner speak as they pass, and now
William f. McCombs, chairman of
the Democratic national committee
and William j. McAdoo, secretary of
the treasury, have buried their diff
ferences.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Mrs. Sayre is sending letters thank
ing those who sent wedding presents.
We have not received one yet but
maybe it's coming. Our present con-
sisted in wishing the couple the great
est happiness allotted to man and
woman and surrounding themselves
with a flock of little ones that will
be credit to their illustrious grand
daddy.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Internal revenue collectors have
made out list of 2S,000 people who
may be subject to income tax in Colo
rado and Wyoming. The latter state
will have only few compared to Col
orado-less than 1000. So far we
have not been approached. Most rev.
enue collectors know when one has
a salary of income proportions and
realize that it is out of the question
for this to include Durango editor.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Speaker Champ Clark, animadvert-
ing on jobs and job-hunting, may
have allowed himself to touch the
sensibilities of Bolivians on the raw.
He contrived to have one of his loyal
constituents appointed minister to
Bolivia, he says, though why anybody
should want that office is more than
he can understand.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

In looking over sample copy of
the Wakefield Daily Item, published
in city of 10000 people, we find
less reading matter than is published
in The Herald with something like
40 columns of advertising. We also
observed from perusal of advertise
ments, that sirloin steak sells for 70
cents per pound while pork and veal
chops command 25 cents. Also that
stove coal sells for $3.50 and nut coal
for SITS.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Indianapolis teamsters are strik-
ing for ten and twelve hour days with
wages from $13 to SIS week. They
are entitled to this. Retail grocery
drivers are to work twelve hours.
Wonder how many they work now.
Compare this effort to earn living
wage and the demand of coal miners
whose average wages are more than
$25 per week and only eight hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

mer, but it's quite certain that neith-
er Shafroth or Thomas will pay any
attention to the demands of the real
party in Colorado. Both senators ap-
pear to be completely in the control
OF few designing individuals. But
what fall will be taken out of
Thomas next fall and Shafroth when
he bobs up four years later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Many Of our people are anxiously
waiting to see who will pay income
tax in Durango and La Plata county.
Believe we could name majority.
With high taxes, city, county and
state, and then dig one up for Uncle
Sam, is making it rather binding on
few, especially as hard winter is
coming on. Suppose we pass that
hat?
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Rhoady Kenehan took three col
umns trying to excuse his position,
but if he were to use three columns
every day for year he could not
make it plain why he refused to do
his duty except he was playing to
the galleries. Rhoady is on the
down-grade and does not know the
best getting-off point.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Whenever the opposition sheet be-
gins losing subscribers it puts on a
bold front by announcing several new
ones, all to fool the public. Just like
the statement appearing in newspa-
per directories of a bonifide circula-
tion of 1000. The government affi-
davit law reduced the circulation over
l 200 in one lump.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Colorado Springs Gazette devotes
considerable space to Democratic
newspapers, or rather is pleased To
quote Democratic newspapers in
their attack on Republican papers
and Republican policies. Does not
the Gazette management know it IS
playing directly in the hands of the
Democrats? They are trying to wild.
en- the breech because the only sal
walton for continued Democratic mis-
rule in Colorado is through keeping
the Republican and Progressive ele-
ments apart.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Andrew Carnegie's birthday is pub
ncly celebrated in Pittsburg now. In
Cleveland John d. Rockefeller finds
1t difficult to obtain credit at de-
partment stores. 1t is always i'm
portant to pick out home town that
will treat you right.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

eession of big plates as appears al
most daily int the London Times,
makes ''poorpouth" with but in
different grace I'D might almost be
suspected of hylcrisy as guard,
however, ineffecte, against social
reform.-Record-H Htald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

The Mexicans are now bent on a
war of extermination. The rebels
are determined that no federals es-
cape to fight again. Wonder when
Huerta's army captures rebels if the
same rule will prevail. If it does
the population will soon be depleted
and there will be no men left to fight
on either side.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

When lkey Stevens is stirred up
look out for some one getting roasted
in raw stop. Mr.. Stevens handed
it to Judge Van Cise of the utility
commission in good shape. And the
people would like to know what the
Denver utility commission is doing
outside of drawing a salary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

A Belgian aeronaut has while fly
ing high succeeded in shooting the
ietter l. into mark on the ground,
and Californian took his parents
Tor trip on flying machine the
other day without fatal results. 1t is
evident that progress is being made.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

The initiative and referendum is a
sure farce-at least in Colorado. May
De Judge Perry wants to make the
thing more odious by saying the Sec
retary of state has no authority o
pass on the authenticity Of names
signeo to petitions.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

gether. Remember how the Populists
spurned the advances Of the Demo-
Gratis at first, and how they finally
got together. At least the Democrats
in the PopuIist party went home.
That's what the Progressives event
ually will do, says the Atchison
Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Meaning, in this instance, millions
Of people, and not dollars; hundreds
of millions of people, to be more ex-
act. For there is cause of British
worry which may, in passing, give
the rest of the world serious
thought 1t is the crowded hordes Of
India which makes strike of Hindus
in South Africa seem serious, and it
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Mattresses are the best paid wo-
men workers, according to the Mis-
souri, senate wage commission. Yet
women are SO funny that most OF
them would prefer situation at the
ribbon counter to job in a hash
mousse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

French aviators continue to LOOP
loops and describe vertical circles
French undertakers continue to lool
for increased business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

We have about concluded that
.,othing serious will happen below
itlo Lranae until our own high ex-
piosive, General Fred Funston re-
.urns IRON the islands 10 take sta
.ion along the border.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

The law is altogether too technical
when it grants crooks and murderers
new trials. No wonder there is SO
much contempt for courts. Judges
may not be to blame, but looks as
though technicalities should be
thrown to one side.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Probably every normal boy who
has loafed along the railroad track
on his way to the swimming hole. has
wished the railroad company a little
hard luck; that bridge might burn
or tree fall across the track, that
he might flag the limited with his
hickory shirt, and become a hero,
first in the hearts of those of his
countrymen who were saved. Up in
Wisconsin the other day, that hap
pened; two boys found the broken rail
at dangerous curve, and brought
the fast train TO stop in the nick of
time. The dispatch was brief, but
it may be better to leave something
to the imagination. How the pas
sengers rallied around Our Heroes,
and showered them with gold and
other legal tender; how the soulless
corporation came across with life
passes and other emoluments; also
the Fair Maidens, who should find
in this rescue the beginning of ro-
nance. That was according to the
boyish hope of heroism, and it was
kind of the correspondent to let a
waiting world believe it happened
that way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

A Chicago woman and her fox ter
rior recently routed burglar while
the womans husband slept peaceful
~ In The room which was the scene
u action. "A clear conscience is a
great institution.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Boulder houses the man who put
h. 0. g. in hog. He wagered $40 he
could get away with the following
Thanksgiving dinner in two and a
half hours:
Fifteen pound Turkey with Oyster
Dressing.
Three Loaves of Bread
Six Large Sweet Potatoes.
Six Cups of Coffee. Two Bunches
of Celery.
One Glass of Mint Jelly.
Six Bananas with Cream. One Pound
of Butter.
One Order of Equash. Two Mince Pies
Two Dishes of Plum Pudding with
Brandy Sauce.
Harris began his meal at 6 O'Clock
and had reached the minee pie por-
ton of the menu when he collapsed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

When we look over exchanges nd
note the space devoted to advertis-
ing and the variety of firms repre-
sented, it makes US have tired feel
ing. Certain Durango firms are lib
eral advertisers but as whole there
are fewer advertisers than in. any
town in the state of similar size.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

The agricultural department
blames cold storage for the high
price of eggs, if you are looking
around for the goat. But the help
iessness of the sometimes helpful hen
may have bearing on the case.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

An Italian, Angelo Piccone, was
fined 500 for disobeying the Sunday
law in the district court Of Denver.
Not having the money he was given
si; months in jail. A few such sent
ences will soon stop saloon keepers
from keeping open on the Sabbath
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Governor Ammons has arrived AT
the conclusion that he must deal with
firm hand and protect any man
who wants to work.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

If all the reports concerning rebe
victories in Mexico are true Huerta
must have had a big army at the be
ginning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08
WILL DISCUSS SLAVERY IN
THE PHILIPPINE ISLANIE

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 81
Professor Dean c. Worcester, for 8
years engaged in Philippine work, IS
expected tonight to discuss slavry
in the islands before the NatiShal
Geographic socisty.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Congressman Kindel must have had
= sane day or two last week if the
interview with him in the Denver
Times on the strike situation is true.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

The new tariff measure is proving
a myth and delusion. The consum-
ers are beginning to wonder what
hind of a Joker was played on them.
same old girl and the same old curl
sitn the difference that the trust
profits are considerably larger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Denver Post is sure landing some
hard jolts on Commissioner Pitcher.
The harder the better it suits. Pitch
er has been playing politics aitogeth
er too long.
Semi-weekly herald., 1913-12-08

Huerta says Americans who hav.
remained in Mexico are brave people
So say we all, but a medal won't be
much of help to the victim of ley
fuga