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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
UNCLE SANS TOY FACTORY
DEVOTED TO MAKING SHIPS

Perhaps you don't know it, but
Uncle Sam runs a toy factory that
devotes all its time to turning out
miniature ships, models of the vari-
GUS craft which constitute our battle
line. In the halls of the navy depart
ment ut Washington and in the of
flee of the secretary these models are
to be found IN growing numbers
year by year. You don't have to be
of technical turn of mind to realize
that these so-called toy ships would
scarcely serve their purpose if one
and all of them were not made to a
single scale. That is, foot in the
big craft is represented by quarter
OF an inch in the model, and this
standard has fortunately prevailed
since the models of the first of our
new navy were made. This the min
iature battle craft among themselves
show the same difference in size to
be found in their counterparts in the
real fleet. The hulls of the models
are made of wood that has been sea-
soned for years. This is the finest
of white pine and veritable delight
to the woodworker. The models are
not made Of single piece, but of
numerous planks carefully planed and
glued together under pressure, each
plank being selected with critical
eye. Before these planks are bound
together each of them has marked
upon its upper surface the shape of
the ship, as it would be if the vessel
were sliced lengthwise at that level
above the keel, the paint work upon
the regular fighting ship. Then the
model goes to the jeweler-machinists
who have been building turrets, guns,
searchlights, boat cranes, signal
lights, masts and a multiplicity of
other tiny features, each an exact
copy of the real thing in its outward
essentials and all of them made of
white metal something like Ger
man silver. The miniature guns
searchlights, ventilators, ETC., are
something more than rigid reproduc-
tions on reduced scale. Most of
them, if their big relatives are de-
signed to function, have a certain
measure of movement possible, and
this gives degree of realism, which
is delight to the appreciative. Wee
gear wheels, little winches and other
fittings are duplicated by means of
the watchmaker's glass, and the ord-
nary commercial standard of "good
enough" does not suffice among these
skillful artisans. Each of these little
mechanisms is put upon the ship
just where it should be placed there
without the variance of hairs
breadth, and when all of this is done,
with anchors and chains in place, then
the painter gives the last of his fin
ishing touches. Linen threads are
run through workable pulleys and
signal halliards reach from bridge to
yardarms, and up go the colors that
put the miniature dreadnought into
commission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
Pueblo leaders
Association Meets
United Press

PUEBLO. Colo. .fFeb. 2s-The an
nual convention ox the Pueblo coun-
ty Teachers associkt ktion was held to-
day at Swallows. practically all the
teachers of the eaunty attended and
many participated in the program
that had been arranged by Mrs. Edith
Bailey, county superintendent Of
schools.
Two sessions were held-morning
and afternoon. Papers on school sub
jects were read by w. B. Firth and
Mrs. Stella Bishap after which tw
general talks on Education in agricul-
tural districts were delivered. Sever
al musical numbers concluded the
morning session. lssgais. afternoon E,
C. Cash delivered the presidents ad-
dress, E. l.. Stovall, of Swallows, re-
spending. The feature of the after
noon was round table discussion
of all the papers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

NEW YORK, Feb. 28.-Plans for
immediate action in all big cities in
which the number of unemployed in
creases annually at this period of the
year, tending toward alleviating con-
ditions were discussed at today's con-
cluding sessions of the national con-
ference on unemployment held under
the joint auspices of the American
Section of the international Associa-
tion of Unemployment and the Amer
ican Association for Labor Legisla-
ton which convened yesterday. The
delegates to the conference today at
tended luncheon at the City club as
guests Of that organization.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
Militia INTFRFFRRFD
WITH CIVIL COURTS
Deputy District Attorney Tells Probers Of Several
Cases, Says Coal Companies Have Long Been
Active in PolitiCs--NO Inquest for Friend|eS
United Press.

TRINIDAD, Colo, Feb. 2S.-Depu-
ty District Attorney d. NJ. Ralston
testified before the strike probers
that the militia officers repeatedly
interferred with the local courts and
officials. He named several cases.
He said the coal companies had long
been active in political way, as
serting his own personal experience
showed that at the last three nation
al elections, company employees di-
rected the miners votes.
Representative Evans announced
the two requests for Captain Philip
Vancise to appear had been ignored.
Deputy Coroner Roy Campbell said
at twenty-four out of thirty inquests
into mine accidents, records of the
coroner's books for the past two
years, showed that the same man. ].
c. Baldwin, was foreman of the Jury.
and W. W. Jones served every Jury.
He said he could not recall single
verdict of this jury holding the com
pany responsible, by reading the cor
oner's record. Evans cited nota
tion in the case of Wyatt Buckner
who was killed in mine which sale
no inquest was held because Bucknei
"had no relatives ana d. few
friends"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
BIG INDOOR MEET TONIGHT.

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 2s.-The big
gest indoor track meet ever held in
the Rocky Mountain region will open
here tonight at the City Auditorium.
All the colleges in the Rocky Noun
tain intercollegiate conference will be
represented, most Of them sending
competitors in every event. The meet
was made possible by orders from FL
nance Commissioner Pitcher for the
construction OF the largest indoor
banked track in the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
EFFECT OF WIRELESS
WAVES ON BIRDS

Observations made in sections O,
the world where there are many wire
less stations indicate that birds arc
disturbed in singular way by the
wireless waves, says the March Pop.
ular Mechanics magazine. 1t is statec
that gulls are apparently the princi-
pal sufferers, but that also large
numbers of doves are in some way
prevented from finding their way
home when there are wireless sta
tions in the line of flight. This
strange phenomenon is attributed, yet
understood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
R. I'D. MEN
Will GET
MORE PAY
United Press.

United Press.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2s.-
The senate adopted clause in the
postoffice appropriation bill increas-
ing the maximum pay of rural car
riers from $1,000 to $1,000 annually
The Leaders anticipate that the bill
in its entirety will pass this after
noon.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
STONE SHIPPERS PROTEST.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2S.--
Stone, marble, and granite shippers
appeared before the interstate COM
merce commission today to add their
pleas against the increases in eastern
railroad freight rates. The remain
ing hearings will be held March 2, 3,
and s and will cover hides and
leather, sugar, molasses and syrup.
truck farm products and fish, hay
and grain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
EXPERIENCE COUNTS.

Governor Glynn, at dinner ir
Albany, said of reformed CRATER.
"He is always reforming. He Is
always turning over a new leaf. Then
he slips back again.
"In word" the governor ended,
"he is one of those professional New
Year resoluters of whom it has been
we'll said
"'The man with the largest exper-
ience in resolution making turns out
the poorest quality of resolutions
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
PRESS CLUB IN NEW HOME

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2s.--
The National Press club will move to-
morrow. The organization, which
boasts of membership Of the most
distinguished officials Of the nation,
as well as the leading correspondents
of Washington has outgrown present
quarters-hence the change. Plans
today called for the presence Of Pres
ident Wilson and other notables at
the dedication exercises.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
b|GAlJT0
RACE ON.
Wishart Leads at End Of
Tenth lap--Spsctator
Accideatly Killed
United Pres.

SANTA MONICA Cal. Feb 2s.-
The Grand Prize au{ p race started at
10 O'Clock with Tezitff in a Fiat, the
first driver away. Fezlaff led inter
mittently until the 5eventh lap, when
he was forced to stab to change tires,
a distance of 4o.3 lilies. AT the end
of the tenth lap, W9shart led, Hullen
second and Anderssh third. Berbeck
broke valve and Withdrew.
Just before the hces started Paul
Spege, Los And Pies auto dealer,
was killed when tr3 car in which he
was speeding to the race course, over
turned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
CHAMPIONSHIP SKETBALL
GAME THIS AFTERNOON
United Press.

United Press.
BOULDER, Colo, Feb. 2s.-What
probably will be the deciding game of
basketball for the state championship
will be staged in the armory here this
afternoon between the teams of the
state university and the Agricultural
college. The game was arranged in
the afternoon SO that the fans might
witness the game and also have time
to get to Denver for the indoor track
meet to be held in the Auditorium to-
night.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
LABOR
AGENCIES
URGED

United Press.
NEW YORK, Feb. 2S.-The nation
al conference of unemployment adopt
ed resolution urging the establish
ment of bureau of federal labor de-
partment empowered to start employ
ment agencies throughout the coun-
try to meet the present unemployed
situation and another resolution urg-
ing free state agencies.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL.

Simpson is always hopeful
"Yes, he never gives up. When he
began to get bald on the front part
Of his head he said he hoped he would
not lose the hair on his crown. Now
that he is bald there he is hoping he
will not get bald where it will show
under the back Of his hat"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
SLAYER TO DIE NEXT WEEK

NEWARK, N. j., Feb 2s.-Some
time during the week beginning to-
morrow Adolph Kubaszki, who shot
and killed Mrs. Marie Belinska in his
room on April 10, last, will expiate
his crime in the electric chair. Kub-
aszki attempted suicide after killing
Mrs. Beliniska, and hovered between
life and death for weeks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
HUMANE SOCIETY DAY IN
COLORADO SPRINGS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo, Feb.
28.-Tomorrow will be Humane So
ciety Sunday" in all the churches of
the city. A meeting of the FL Paso
County Ministerial association recent
ly arranged for this event, when it
is planned to have extensive reports
of the work of the Humane Society
read at all services.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
HOLDER Of
ROYAL FLUSH
FOUND DEAD
United Press.

United Press.
NEW ORLEANS, La, Feb. 28.--
With his head and the upper part Of
his body filled with buckshot, Cap
tain VIM. Collier was found dead in
his hermit lodge. He was seated at
table, clutching in his hand "roy-
al flush.' Opposite him was full
house." He had been playing poker
and the loser evidently assassinated
him. 1t is believed that his oppon-
ont was sugar planter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

DENVER, Colo, Feb. 2s.-Ammons
said he expected all infantrymen
home from the strike zone in fort
night, saying:
81 am not made of money so / am
reducing the troops as fast as pos
sible. | will leave between 1876 and
$50 cayalrymen in Huerfano and Las
Animas counties. 1t will take some
days before I can do this but despite
criticism of those wanting troops in
the field, | am removing them as
fast as think safe"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
WINDSTORM RAGING ON
CUMBRES DELAYS TRAIN

A hard windstorm ragged on Cum
bres last night. and for several hours
this morning. A windstorm of NE
proportions Is in progress over Lizard
Head way. The Eastern was delayed
by the snow for 80 minutes and ~
Southern was blocked for six Aours,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

j. Stein, mining man from the
Silverton camp, was guest at the
Savoy last night on his way to
Nevada to look after interests.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

Chairman Barr of the county COM
is in from Kline. The
board meets in regular monthly ses-
sion Monday
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
SOX AND GIANTS SAIL;
WILL ARRIVE THURSDAY

United Prese.
LONDON, Feb. 2s.-The White
Sox and Giants sailed aboard the
Lusitania today. They will reach
New York Thursday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

The Gym" last night was the
scene of one of the most interesting
and hardest fought basket ball games
ever played in this city, when Du-
range contested with Silverton for
the honors. Neither team had suf-
|fe-sd sApssat this year and both were
confident of victory. The game re-
suited in score of 13 to in favor
of the locals. The victory gives the
Durango boys the honors of being the
champion team of the southwest, if
not of the western slope. In the pre-
liminary game between the freshmen
and the eighth grade the score was
12 to 10 in favor of the high school
team.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

Miss Rose Waters continues to i'm
prove and her prospects for recovery
seem very bright.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
Another Earthquake
Recorded at Cleveland
United Press.

United Press.
CLEVELAND, Feb. 2S.-The seis-
mograph at Stignatius college last
night recorded several earthquakes,
probably three thousand miles dis
tant. The maximum disturbance was
from 11:l5 to l1:26.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
PURELY Personal

Prof. Smith, principal of the Bay
field schools, transacted business in
town today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02
MUST RR'|9||;HE |1|;||H!| q! F. ,RF!:NT0N
WAS FAIRLY TRIED
Carranza is Willing to Make Money Settlement to
Widow Of Executed [ng|ishman, But England
Will not Accept Unless Court Martial is Proved

WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. 2S.-
According to unofficial advice Car
rama and his advisors are willing to
pay money damages to Benton's wild
ow, if it will end the incident. 1t is
stated authoritatively that the Brit
ish will not consider the compensa-
tion unless Villa proves the original
court martial story. The burden of
the proof is on Villa; he must show
that Benton's execution was iustifi-
able
England will make no further
movement until the examination of
the body is concluded.
Bryan communicated with Consuls
Letcher and Edwards to arrange a
special train to take the American
and British emissaries to Chihuahua
Reporters will probably be barred
from the cemetery while the examin-
alton is in progress.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2S.-
III rs understood the state department
notified Governor Colquitt of Texas
that the government is doing every
thing possible to protect Americans,
especially Texans, adding any unto
ward act by Texas authorities would
embarrass the government.
Ell PASO, Texas, Feb. 2S.-Geo
Carothers, representing the state de
partment, and British Consul PEREZ
val, are still here. 1t is unknown
when they will go to Chihuahua to
investigate the Benton case as Chi
huahua wires Villa is. disappointed
and says he cannot start the Torreon
campaign until the Benton matter is
cleared. If the investigation is de
layed much longer, adequate cN.s. a q
alton of the body will be impossible.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02


eouple of days stay in town giving
business interests his attention.
Harry Lawson was purchaser
from Texas Greek today. He is pas
sing the cigars-the occasion being
the arrival of new boy in his home.
j. w. Sites was bound for his Ok
ford ranch this morning. His broken
arm still causes him considerable in
convenience.
Rev. Mr.. Cox, pastor of the NJ. f.
church at Mancos, returned home
this morning, after assisting with the
meeting conducted by Rev Mr.. Cham
bers.
1t will look mighty fine next Sun
day to those fathers and mothers
walking down the street with those
youngsters to church. Everybody
who goes to church says that it beats
staying at home a mile.
Miss Florence Fleisher went out to
Florida Mesa this evening to spend
Sunday with nef parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Elmer Fleisher. The young lady
is employed in the dry goods depart
ment at Graden's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

Bert Armstrong returned to his
home in Bayfield, this afternoon after
couple of days stay in town giving
business interests his attention.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

Miss Nettie Eads, the teacher in
charge of the Hood school was among
the shoppers in the city today.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

Mrs. Carrie Caine, of Manstrom
Wis, who has been visiting her rela-
tives, the G. F. Snyders, at Fort
Lewis, departed this morning foi
California to remain until warn
weather migrates Wisconsin way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02

Charles Godfrey of the Vulcan
foundry, who suffered painful in
jury yesterday afternoon when n
stick flew in his left eye, is resting
well at Mercy hospital. At first it
was feared he might loose his eye as
the result of the accident, but today
the danger seems removed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-02


Durango must make as good a
record as other cities have made on
their go-to-church Sunday. There is
keen rivalry and the news will travel.
Tom LOTUS returned tn his home
in Pennington this morning, after
spending several days in town, trans
acting business.
Go to church next Sunday and get
rid of that crouch. You will put on
one of those smiles that will not come
off.
Hosea Beckstead, a wealthy real
estate owner of Fowler, Colo, left
for the Pennington section this
morning to look over some fruit land
with view of making an investment.
On his return it is understood he will
famaliarize himself with the barg-
aims this section has to offer.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-05

Grand Opera House, is a saloon own
ed by one George S., Lovelace that
typifes the Bohemian spirit of Chi
cago night life.
Into this place on New Years eve,
when the bar was lined with attor-
neys, actors and other men whose
appearance bespoke prosperity, wan
dered what was left of man."
He was strange contrast to the
ight-hearted men that lined the bar.
His every step told of infinite weari-
ness. He looked sadly out of place.
He crept rather than walked towards
the bar.
Members of the party nearest him
eyed the wanderer with good-natured
sympathy. 1t seemed to hurt him.
Happy New Year, stranger" one
of the party called out. Have
drink"
The tired man drew three nickels
from his pocket and laid them on the
bar. mo, thanks" he said, very low.
81 was just ordering one"
1t was rather a.surprise for the one
that extended the invitation. The
man, from his appearance, looked
like one of the many panhandlers
that work Clark street. And his po-
lite refusal made him look so much
finer and bigger. The party at his
side stopped their testing and paid
more attention to him. There was
look in his eyes like that which comes
into the eyes of a splendid animal
that had been hurt by its master.
In some mysterious manner one of
the party managed to draw him out.
He probably needed some one to talk
to. And he told a strange story.
''I'm forty-fve years DID," he said.
ooh, l know look older Four years
ago l made the mistake of falling in
love with young girl. She was
twenty then. 1 was making $40
week in the electrical business in
Paterson, N. ].
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-01-05

came, We" the mans head bent
low. There was telltale huskiness
in his throat ''but she died after
three months.
"And then he stepped in to inter-
fere," the mans sad eyes blazed
fiercely, "and my house of happiness
was wrecked. He was young. 1
might have foreseen what would
have happened. But trusted her. I
couldn't make myself believe that in
every case youth called to youth.
thought she was an exception.
But it happened and on New
Years eve, two years ago. 1 went
down to the stores to get a turkey
for the next day. We planned to
have some of her relatives from New
York city with US for dinner. When
got back to the house 1 noticed the
light were out. 1 thought it was fun
ny. l went in and called her. No
answer Then 1 put on the lights.
found it after few minutes, it lay
on the table, a note that spelled the
ending of my real life: I'm so sorry,
Jim. I'm going away, for good. 1t
would have been different if the baby
had lived. But just can't any more.
Helen
The man paused in his story. The
tears welled threateningly in his
eyes. 1t seemed minutes and minutes
before he went on.
81 knew she had gone with him, -
he continued, 'even though she
hadn't said so. l left note for her
relatives, left the door open and went
out. l have never been back since.
At the station found that she had
gone with him. And so 1 went out
to the cemetery to bid goodbye to
my little girl.
81 swore I'd follow them until l.
found them. followed different wild
goose lunches. They brought me all
over the country. landed in Chicago
ten days ago. thought they were
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1914-01-10

Dame Ruror 10 on the Job down
In Vancouver. Wash In view of
the recent walloplngs received by
Bud Anderson. II IL reported that
Bud will hand Dick McDonaid. dom
lnator OF his affairs, his walking
papers and. IN his stead. will sign
up BILLY Matthews. Matthews for.
merly was charge d'affalres for
Sammy Good. now managed by
Dan Salt. Vancouver fans believe.
with more discretion on McDonald's
part In picking opponents for hts
protegs, Buds beatings would have
been few and far between
Anderson will resume training
In n couple OF weeks for his return
match with Frank Barrieau. to be
held In Vancouver on either the
10th or 18th OF next month.
Baseball came near robbln9 the
pugillstic world OF tho leading can
dIdats for tho middlewelght cham
pionship a couple OF years ago. A
Cleveland semtpro manager gave
George Chip a trial In one OF the
unlmportant games and Immediate
iy handed him tho blue envelope.
Harry Wolter. the pitcher, who
was converted Into cracking
good outfielder BY the New York
Yankees. will 20 to the Indianapo-
Ifs club as part OF a deal by which
Chance gets Lester CHANNEL. the
slugger obtained from Denver. Sew
eral American association clubs
made an attempt to nab Wolter.
Digging postholes 10 a training
stunt Fred Clarke OF tho Pirates
will recommend to his athletes
during the winter. In order 20
keep in shape. Fred has turned
over a good bit OF soil on HIS Kan
sas ranch.
The Olympic club OF San Francis.
co Is planning to send a basketball
team up the coast for several
games in Oregon and Washington.
The only definite detail connect
cd with the tour. In the signing
with the Multnomah Athletic club
OF Portland for a contest In the
Rose City. Four games In all VIII
be scheduled on the Northwest In
vaeiou