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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
FIND HIGH GRADE
RADIUM ORE IN UTAH

BOULDER, Colo, Feb. 19.-Bear-
ing samples of what they declare is
high grade radium ore, Fred Fair,
civil engineer, has just returned from
the San Rafael reef district of Utah
where he and other Boulder men have
extensive interests. Their claims are
40 miles from Green River, Utah, in
the heart of what is said to be rich
radium district. The ore occurs in
the form of uranium oxide and caron-
tite, the former black and the latter
yellow. Fair says he and his asso-
ciates are endeavoring to secure the
cooperation of State Geologist Russell
George and will experiment in the
University of Colorado laboratories in
an effort to secure some profitable
milling process for low grade ore, so
that it can be shipped in more concen-
trated form.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

itself, the hotbed of the dansant, she
has tangoed her way to fame and for
tune. Among her pupils are Mrs. O.
II. P. Belmont, Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish,
Frank Gould, John Temple Graves
and Mrs. Charles Dana Gibson. So
successful has she been in her work
that she was recently asked to pu e
for moving pictures of the tango. )
model showing the very "propere. y
way to do it.
She is Miss Flora Voorhees,, forne--
Ily Mrs. Theodore Strong. DURING r
residence here she was regarded as
the best dancer in the city, but sic
then never dreamed of making it ! +
profession. For three years she stud
led the fine points of dancing before
she ever attempted to appear IN piih-
| lie. She was studying in Paris VIII n
the Argentine dance first began TO
excite attention. Graspirg' oppor-
tunity, she sailed for South Ameri /,
where, in their native haunts, SIZE
studied the steps of the orieinatoys
of the tango and their music.
AS soon as she returned to New
York her dancing was successful and
eastern dispatches say she is "filling
the banks" with the fees she is able
| to command.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
LIVESTOCK DAY AT FARMERS
INSTITUTE IN LAMAR, COLO.

LAMAR, Colo, Feb. 19.-Livestock
day at the Lamar farmers institute
today brought out the largest crowd
of the institute so far. Subjects re-
lating to stock raising and the prob
lens presented to stock growers were
discussed by farmers of this section
themselves familiar with conditions to
be encountered. The success met by
these men along the lines indicated
was dwelt upon by all the speakers.
The program called for the follow
ing subjects to be considered: "Some
Lessons l Have Learned in Hog Rails
ing" "Our Advantages and Disad
vantages in Raising Horses and
Mules" "The Range Cattle Industry"
"The Beef Cattle Industry" "Sheep
Feeding in the Arkansas Valley" and
"The Manufacture and Use of Alfalfa
Meal"
Tonight symposium of five min
ute talks is on the program, with a
display of National Stock show pic
lures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
NEW YoRK's HUGE DEBT.

New York is big city and the
mayor of New York City wields enor-
nous power and assumes great re-
sponsibilities. The bigness of New
York may be measured by its indeb-
tedness-its ability to owe money.
New York City's debt is quite as
large as that of the government OF
the United States, possibly few mil
lion dollars larger, and the new may
or finds that he must borrow about
two hundred and fifty millions dollars
more to carry improvements planned
by the administration.
The indebtedness of New York City
is about two hundred and fifty dol
lars for every man, woman and child
residing within its borders. Chicago
the second in size in the nation has
been regarded as something of a
plunger and hustler. With a popula-
ton about one-half that of Greater
New York, Chicago can show an in
debtedness of only S17,000,000.
A large part Of New York's vast
debt has been incurred under success
sive Tammany administrations. Some
of the money was well expended, but
it is not improbable that about five
hundred millions have gone into the
hands Of ''men higher up" who had
an eye on the main chance.
The astonishing thing is that New
York has been able to spend so much
looting. 1t has been the greatest field
of graft the world has seen or prob
ably ever will see again.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

Denver and Rio Grande will,
according to present outlook earn
about S1,500,000 above fixed
charges this year. Western Pa
cific will earn apparently that
amount less than its interest re-
quirement, fulfillment of which
is guaranteed by Denver. South
ern Denver promises to break
about even, whereas it had $780,
900 left after taking care of
Western Pacific last year.-Chi-
cago Record-Herald.
The above is in line with the re
remarks of this paper week or tw
ago. The Western Pacific is keep
ing the d. e. r. G. treasury empt
and until the Western Pasific is abl
to stand on its own pegs the terri
tory tributary to the d. & r. G. wi
have to suffer and pay the bill.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

Since the Titanic disaster compan-
les operating the large ocean liners
have made many reforms tending to
bring greater safety in sea travel
The lates. reform is to have every
liner equipper with motor boats to
be used in scouting during foggy
weather and in the regions where
there is danger of icebergs. Cruis-
ing in advance of the liners and equip
ped with wireless apparatus, the
scout boats will be able to detect
dangers and give warning to the
liner. Already several of the large
steamers have been equipped this way
and 1t is the intention of all the great
transatlantic lines to carry these
small but speedy motor boats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

The annual raid on the nationa
treasury, known as the rivers anc
harbors bill, will soon be up for pas
sage and members who were unwil
ling to give a few dollars towards
good roads will be boosting for 8
whack at the pork BARREL More mon
ey has been spent building levies thar
the land overflowed is worth ter
times over, and still the work goes
on. The south appears to be able
to get in it's work with great regu
laritY.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

pool on the days run. The ship was
to heave to for repairs and somebody
knew it in advance-our old friend,
"inside information" The wise deep
sea fishermen" bought the low end
of the pool and made heavy side bets
in addition. The winnings, commonly
a few hundred dollars, rose to five
thousand.
Is an Atlantic trip, despite all re-
cent ameliorations through wireless
daily newspapers and facilities OF
every kind for entertainment, still SO
drear thing that men must piece out
its few days by gambling? Is the
average passenger still so self-confi-
dent and simple-minded as to suppose
that he can hold his own against the
seasoned professional? Or is the
smoking room wager consecrated
phase of sea travel which every new
tourist thinks he must indulge in il
the SAVIOR of his first trip is to be
| complete? Be all this as it may
warnings have been many, the ship
authorities have sometimes shown
themselves reluctant to act, and the
cautious frequenter of the smoking
room will do well to keep his spare
change out of pools and games Of
chance. He can use it in tips after
landing g.-Record-H Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

When this item is penned we have
no idea of what the verdict will be in
the Gore damage suit, but if we were
on the jury we would hold out for
acquittal as long as water and grub
were to be had. In the first place
why did not Mrs. Bond go to the SEN
ator's office instead of asking the
senator to come to her hotel? Again,
why did the woman take him to her
room and by what process did three
or four disappointed office seekers
happen to drop into the room unan-
nounced at the psychological moment !?
These are questions that should be
easily understood.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

A French inventor has brought out
a device which makes it possible tt
use naphthalene (or moth balls) as {
fuel in motor-driven vehicles. Thi.
material can be bought for about 81
cents per 100 pounds and has driver
machine 100 miles at cost of 2S
cents for fuel. 1t can be used with
out danger of fire or explosions ant
it leaves no deposits on the motor
Of course special carbureter has tt
be employed and gasoline has to b'
used until the apparatus becomes
heated up.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

Although the first complete mo-
tion picture entertainment in Eng.
land was only given in 1896, at the
present moment there are about 5000
such theatres in the British Isles
About 1000 are owned by companies
with collective capital amounting te
about 39,O00,000. The remaining g..
900 are owned privately, and repre-.
sent an expenditure of about $12,-
100000. Some 125,O00 persons are
employed in cinematograph theatres
their weekly wages probably reaching
81 100000.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
AND STILL 1T PAYS.

A Chester, Pa, firm has attracted
brief attention by promising an in
crease of ten per cent in wages to
such employees as will refrain from
looking on the wine when it is red,
and other forms of intoxicants. 1t
isn't a bad idea, and most of the SEN
sible employees will take advantage OF
the company's liberal offer, and live
happily ever afterwards. But en-
ployes of other concerns the world
over, firms which make no provision,
should not be discouraged. They will
be paid for abstinence, whether there
is any announcement to that effect or
not. Efficiency counts, and it has
been demonstrated beyond the shad-
ow of doubt that intoxicants, even
in moderate amounts, reduce the eff
ficiency, and interfere with the best
efforts. Not forgetting the money
expense of booze, which isn't small
factor in these days of increased cost
of living. When you realize that the
national booze bill runs far into the
hundreds Of millions, it is apparent
that a great many residents of this
land of the free lunch have a chance
for raise in that direction, without
any assistance from the firm employs
ing them. And the matter of money
isn't the largest part of this item of
expense, regardless of your opinions
on the matter of personal liberty
Atchison Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

Canned goods worth 100000
passed out of the United States in
1918. Salmon from Alaska is the
largest single item, aggregating 80,-
100000 pounds, valued at about ST.
100000. England is the is the chief
customer, taking about two-thirds
Fruits came next to salmon in value
Canned meats exported amounted To
between S2,000,000 and S3,O00,000
pork and beef being about hall
million each in the eleven months
ended with November. Canned beef
shows marked falling off, having
been about one-half as much in 1913
as in 1912, and little more than one.
third as much as in 1911. Canned
vegetables amounted to $1,500,000
slightly less than that for the CORES.
ponding period of 1912.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
OSHAUGHNESSY SAYS HE
WILL SHOOT MEX. EDITOR

MEXICO CITY, Mex, Feb. 19.-
Charge de'Affairs O'Shaughnessy told
a representative of the United Press
that "If Diaz Miron, editor of the FL
Impartial, accosts me, will shoot.
l am armed"
Miron openly threatened to get"
O'Shaughnessy because the latter
complained to Huerta against the
papers scurrilious. editorials against
President Wilson.
Secretary Bryan cabled O'Shaugh-
messy commencing him for resenting
the editorials.
Today is the anniversary of Huer-
ta's assumption to the presidency.
There was no demonstration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

The formal opening of the Panam:
canal is set for January l, 1915. A
that time the available battleships o.
the navy will pass in procession thru
the canal. The official opening will
not be devoid of theatrical features
and will be witnessed by thousands o
people. A pageant such as never re
corded in history has been planned
Palm trees and fern trees, wild ba
nanas and all the plants of the jungle
will line the Panama canal. 1t will
be the scenic canal of the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

A Paris manager who built a
splendid temple of music for the pro-
duction of the best in opera and music
drama, only to fail disastrously at
the end of his second season, COM
plains that not even the French capi-
tai has more than 5000 or 5000 gen.
uine lovers of great music who are
able and willing to pay for opera and
concerts. He states that the leading
symphony orchestra in Paris cannot
muster more than 1000 regular pat
rons, in spite of its fame and long
career
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

discussion as to how far either one or
both of these political elements have
adhered to or digressed from the po-
litical standards of Abraham Lincoln,
it is, nevertheless, patent that the eff
forts being made by members of both
factions to unite upon common po-
litical cause is most significant, and
deserves the consideration to which
its Importance entities it at this time.
While in other states it seems as
though the Republican and Progress
| i've parties may still be unable to
unite upon common grounds, yet that
fact does not and will not necessarily
prevent union of those interests in
Colorado, where so much is at stake,
not merely in political way, but
where the destiny of the state is
largely affected by the character of
its political control.
| There is no use in Disgusting the
fact that the political control of a
state does affect its present and fu-
ture welfare, for to make progress a
state must have that kind of gov
ernment under which the people can
properly pursue their vocations and
enjoy the results of their efforts.
1t is pertinent, therefore, to recog
nize that in the efforts being made
by the Republican and Progressive
parties of this state to unite for po-
litical purposes warning should be
taken by the Democratic party of
Colorado, and its future political pol
icy shaped accordingly.
| All political parties make mistakes,
and none have made greater blunders
than the two factions of that party
whose members are now endeavoring
to reform themselves upon a common
platform and to again ask the suf-
frage of the people based upon re-
vised doctrine of political principles,
Whether the people will take the eff
forts of the Republican and Progress
i've parties seriously will depend en-
tirely and altogether upon the plat
form they may be able to agree up
on, if they do agree, and upon the
character of the men nominated to
carry out the principles contained
therein, and lastly, and most import
ant, upon the kind of platform the
Democratic party shall place before
the people and upon the character of
the men it shall pffer the people to
fulfill its party pledges.
| Therefore the Democratic party
may as well recognize that the Lin
coin day banquet, participated in by
Republicans and Progressives, is not
to be passed over or treated with too
little consideration. On the contrary,
its full meaning and possible effect
should be realized by the Democratic
party, which, if 1t desires to continue
to deserve the confidence of the vot-
ers of Colorado, must give the people
of this state better platform than
that of its opponents, with just as
good or better men to carry out its
party pledges.-Pueblo Star-Journal.
Why not turn the state over to
Thomas and Shafroth. Shafroth will
see the state pays all campaign bills
while Thomas will see that no fees
get away.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
GAMBLING ON OCEAN LINERS

The latest eastward trip of one OF
the big Atlantic liners was notable
for the scale on which gambling was
conducted-unusually large profits
for the fleecers and unusually shrill
squeals from the fleeced. Everybody
knew that gang of gamblers was
aboard, but nobody, seemingly, could
give them the go-by. The snake lay
coiled in the smoking room and the
dazed rabbits came up to be swal-
lowed.
There was formed the customary
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

We frequently read of the wealth OF
Alaska, which has produced since we
purchased it, in 1867, s15O,000, 900
worth Of furs, fish and gold up to the
present day, and Of the unlimited re-
sources Of coal awaiting railroads to
encourage mining. We know that
year after year the worlds wealth
has been enhanced by those great val
ucs, but we seldom think back upon
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
THE ELECTION OF SENATORS.

Especial importance attaches to tne
elections to be held in various states
next fall because thirty-one United
States senator's are to be chosen, and
for the first time in all states under
the law providing for the election of
senators by popular vote. Members
whose terms are about to expire and
are ambitious to succeed themselves
must become candidates in the prim-
ary for the party nomination and that
won, have their names placed on the
November ticket. Political forecast
ers predict that fewer than half of
the members who stand for re-elec-
tion will be returned.
OF the thirty-one senators whose
terms expire this year seventeen are
Republicans and fourteen Democrats.
Senators who represent in the senate
party which is not dominant in their
Irrespective states, are as follows:
Bradley, Kentucky, Republican; Bran
degee, Connecticut; Bristow, Kansas;
Burton, Ohio; Chamberlain, democrat,
Oregon Perkins, California; Sher-
man, Illinois.
Several Republican senators will
find it necessary to fight both Dem
ocrats and Progressives. One of these
is Bristow of Kansas. When Bristow
announced that he would stay with
the Republican party, Victor Murdock
quickly entered the race as Progress
i've candidate.
Senator Cummins has recently en-
listed for the reorganization of the
Republican party along the lines out
lined by the national committee, and
will make his fight as a Republican.
Other Republicans who will have to
contend with a double -barreled fight
against Democrats and Progressives
are Gallinger of New Hampshire,
Jones of Washington, Penrose of
Pennsylvania and Stephenson of Wis
consin.
In connection with the candidacy of
penrose for reelection, it is being
strongly intimated that Roosevelt will
take a hand in that fight. Penrose
is one of the leaders in the Republ-
can party against whom Roosevelt
has complained most emphatically.
| Among the Democrats who are moi
assured of victory are Chamberlain
of Oregon, Newlands of Nevada and
Thomas of Colorado. Chamberlain is
product of the Oregon primarily law
and, although Democrat, was elect
ed by Republican legislature be-
cause of the pledge to support the
primary winner
Senatorial campaigns come under
the corrupt practices act, which lin
Its the amount senator may spend
to influence his election at $4,000
and it is expected that before the
campaign becomes active the bill now
pending in the house forbidding in
terstate campaign contributions viii
have become effective so that "out-
side interests" cannot come to the
rescue of the senator-Arizona Globe
1t will thus be seen that outside
states do not consider Thomas has
much show in Colorado. Careful edi-
tors have been reading between the
lines and know that Thomas betrayed
Colorado and her interests for pat
ronage, at the same time standing for
New Jersey protection.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
THAT LINCOLN DAY BANQUET

No more fitting tribute could have
been paid the, memory of great
statesman, man who was of, by and
for the people, than the gathering in
Denver last evening of represents
tives Of the Republican and Pro-
gressiye parties in Colorado for the
purpose of observing the birthday of
Abraham Lincoln, but, primarily for
the purpose of attempting to reunite
those parties under one standard for
political purposes during the coming
campaign.
Without attempting to enter into q
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

The Herald will say at the begin
ming that unless there is getting
together Of Republican factions Colo
RADIO will continue Democratic. This
being the case it stands Republicans
in hand to see that the best ma
terial in the Republican party is Sc
lected for state and congressional of
ficare
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

ination. The water company will now
have to sell its plant for eight mil
lion dollars or make room for others.
The Herald and the people general
ly, while expressing sympathy for in
nocent stockholders, have little of the
article for the manipulators. It's a
warning for corporations to keep out
of politics. People these days have a
mind of their own and vote as they
please.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
A NEW SOURCE OF FOOD.

A scientist connected with an east
ern university has discovered" that
mussels are existent and obtainable in
enormous quantities and he suggests
their consumption in combating the
cost of living. The discovery" is one
that anybody who has walked shall
low can scarcely have failed to make
for himself, and the estimate that
mussels may run 5000 or more bush
els to the acre becomes credible
enough. Equally so the statement
that family of ten could feast on
them for a quarter.
But how are people to be got to do
it? Much perseverance and clever
ness are required to launch a new
food. Considerable changes in the
tastes of consumers and in the stand
ard of living will have to occur be-
fore the unesteemed disregarded
mussel secures its place on the table
of the average housekeeper. Even
then it would serve only the edges of
the country, not the vast interior; for
who would transport mussels inland
and who would eat fresh-water ones ?
No, this mussel suggestion, like
many others, is a species of academic
mirage-it arouses unwarranted anti
cipations, says the Record Herald. AS
people never miss what they have
never heard about. the mussel might
well have remained unmentioned.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

Let's seel Bob speer came out a,
the eleventh hour for the water com
pany proposition There are thou.
sands who will have an idea that II
was a frame-up from the start. To
have had Spcer come out at the be-
ginning weuld have been too apparent
~ tho fnce. His opposition and then
support after few trivial amend
Jnenta vas not hard to arrange.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

Boulder University co-eds were
compelled to give up play wherein
there is bedroom scene with girls
in "nighties." The Objectionable
scene was omitted and the play will
be given as otherwise provided for.
The girls were not abashed but the
dean was.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

The Democratic party is far from
being united. They are scrapping at
present to beat the band, but we have
generally found out that when it
comes to election the hatchet is bur-
led
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

A letter from ex-Boss Croker to
his former political associates in New
York concludes: 81 hope some good
men will get in and drive them
grafter-contractors out Which shows
that since his retirement Mr.. Crok-
er's political views have improved.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

The Goldfield P. NJ who is shy ten
thousand dollars thought absence
would help some. But 800 out of
every 1000 defaulting postmasters
are finally run down. Every postof-
fte and every inspector with regu-
lar officers are on the watch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23
PUEBLO GIRL TEACHES
TANGO IN NEW YORK

PUEBLO, Colo, Feb. 19.-While
the east, especially New York, has
been sending out hundreds of tango
teachers to instruct the west in the
proper form of the latest dancing
craze, it remainder for Pueblo girl
to 90 east where, now in New York
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

There is not much to say at pres
ent regarding good roads movements.
However, there is going to be some
thing doing all along the line as soon
as weather conditions permit.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

General Woods insists married men
are better fighters than single men,
and t,st Is quite natural, as married
men are used to trouble. turmoil and
combat, and eat bitter criticism at
every meal
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

Shaffer jumped into the water
fight without understanding the mind
of the people-providing it was not
SO understood when the papers were
purchased.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

We are looking for an earlier
spring than year ago. There is no
frost in the ground. Farmers say
everything is green under the snow.
Grass will spring up like mushrooms
when the snow does go eff
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-23

The green colored cartoons in the
Denver Times. did the business. They
were uncalled for. Now that Mr.. Shat
fer knows where the people stand
he will be in better position to cater
to the public good.