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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

State Labor Commissioner Brake
says the coal strike was brought ON
because the companies would not
obey the law. Then Brake and his
Democratic assistants at the state
house are to blame. We did not hear
any Of this prior to the strike. And
this same Brake who failed to enforce
laws that he claims brought on the
strike which have given Colorado such
q black eye in addition to state ex-
lpenses, aspires to be governor or some
other position higher than the one he
holds. And in this contention we pre-
sumo he will receive the support OF
federal patronage papers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30
CENTER OF EARTH
SOLID OR LIQUID?

Is the center of this great globe
solid mass, "more rigid than STEEL"
as claimed by Professor Albert A
Nicholson of Chicago, or is it fiery
liquid as believed by the Oakdale we'll
sinkers, who find that their specially
hardened drills soften and flatten in
a few minutes when working at a
depth of 6,5O0 feet? 1t is an inter-
esting question and one upon which
geologists and astronomers are by no
means agreed.
According to the theory that the
earth was originally a gaseous vol
ume detached from the center which
is now the sun, its interior is still
superheated liquid if not highly
compressed gas. In support of this
view are many facts, chief among
which is the increasing temperatures
met with at increasing depths, the
bubbling up of hot springs, and the
belching forth of molten rock and
lava from the active volcanoes. Deep
mines and deeper borings show an
increase in temperature of one degree
for every fifty or sixty feet of de-
scent, and, on the assumption that
this rate continues beyond the region
of actual observation, it can be only
a matter of miles and the heat must
be sufficient to melt any element
so far known to science.
AS against this speculation there
are the movements of the earth in
relation to other members of the So
lar system. Our globe behaves as
though it were solid body in its
flight through space. There are no
evidences of earth tides such as
would be present with molten in
terror. Also the average density of
the earth is greater than that of
rocks at the surface, fact which
terrestrial physicists take as proving
a very solid condition of the interior
The two views are, however, not
quite so contradictory as appears at
first glance, says the San Francisco
Chronicle. They, are at least agreed
as to intense beat, the geologists ex-
plain that the center is so hot that It
would be molten under other circum-
stances, but that the enormous load
and pressure of the crust, estimated
at $500 miles thick, keeps it solid.
The melting point of rock is found to
be much higher when the material
is subjected to intense pressure.
AS for the surging up of liquid rock
through volcanoes and other openings
that is explained by the release OF
pressure permitting the abnormal
heat to have its ordinary effects.
The whole question is still in doubt
and the more expert the geologists the
less are they inclined to dogmatize.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30
KEEPING FAITH WITH INvES-
TORS.

An eastern financial house of promi-
nence, which declares that it has no
interest in the Denver water fight
outside the general interest which it
has in securities and in seeing that
they are paid when they become due,
has issued a circular to bond houses
all over the country urging them to
take no part in the PROPOSED sale OF
sS,o00,000 by the city of Denver to
construct a municipal water plant.
The proposal is in the nature of a
boycott by financial houses against
the sale of these bonds. The house
in question takes the position that
many of the owners of Denver Water
company's bonds have bought them ir
good faith and that it will work 9
serious injury upon the bond and Sc
curity business in general If the cit,
of Denver should succeed in raising
the money to duplicate the existing
water plant and thus render the Un
ion Water company's bonds of LITTLE
or no value. The house points ou
that if the water company's bonds
can be rendered worthless in this way
it is not impossible that the peopl'
of Denver may at some subsequent
time find way to repudiate the pro
posed bond issue of $S,000,000, or per
haps render it worthless.
To the outsider it would seem Al
act of almost criminal folly to teal
up the streets of Denver from on
end to the other in an endeavor t.
duplicate the present water system
We know of no city on the continent
except Denver (which is largely un
der the domination Of group OF po
litical highbinders) which would thinI
of such thing. even If the none,
coulde be raised. Clearly, the honest
wise and businesslike think to dt
would be to try and reach some agree
ment with the present owners Of ths
bonds Of the water company and pay
reasonable, fair and just price fos
the property. and then let the city
70 as far n 1t wished toward de-
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30
familiar with his duties and that the

familiar with his duties and that the
entire two-year term is not sufficient
for him to give the public the best
service. The assessors claim that
they are offering the amendment on
the sole ground that it will work for
higher efficiency in administering the
public business. While the assessors
may be inspired solely by desire
to promote the interests of the peo-
pie, it is impossible to avoid the con-
clusion that they were influenced
somewhat by the fact that longer
term is also to their own advantage.
Instead of engaging in three cam
paigns to get six years in office, only
one campaign with its expenses wouid
be necessary. Longer terms may be a
good thing, but under the present
methods of election capable assessors
are usually retained in office for more
than one term, the public thus getting
practically all the higher efficiency
that would be gained by six-year
term. Whether the term shall be in
creased is not important enough to
make it an issue in the next campaign.
Its fate will depend upon the activity
of the assessors in its behaf.-Pueb-
10 Star-Journal.
Colorado Springs was threatened
by street railway strike, but com
mon sense prevailed on both sides
and the controversy adjusted. both
sides giving in. This is the way to
do business.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

An easy way of settling the trou-
BILE in the coal zone is to follow the
example of the Western Federation
of Miners and call the strike off. Then
let laws be passed that will not per-
nit any more foolishness of the kind
that has characterized the strike the
past eight months. Let sanity pre-
vail on both sides and where either
side is not willing to abide by san.
ity then let the state compel obed-
fence.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30
LONGER TERMS FOR COUNTY
ASSESSORS.

Assessors representing practically
svery county, at meeting in Denver
decided that their term Of office
should be extended from two years to
six years. A constitutional amend.
msnt providing for six-year term
will be submitted to the voters at the
nsxt state election, providing the as
sessors secure enough signatures to
initiate the amendment. This will be
m sasy matter II every assessor in
ths stats Is active in circulating pc
titlona
- argument il offered that It
lnkes - assseser : ysar 70 become
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The war scare at least changes the
subject, that of President Wilson fore
ing the confirmation of Daniels as one
Of the interstate commerce commits
sioners. A great many influential
papers charge that the president has
shown by this act that he favors let
ting up on the railroads and without
saying SO is trying to influence the
commerce commission.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

And yet Wilson and Bryan, in spite
Of their colossal failure in Mexico,
would make this nation pay $25,000,-
600 to Colombia because of Roosevelt's
vigorous action at Panama-thas
probably prevented as much trouble
as we're now having with Huerta.--
Colorado Springs Gazette.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Just how it's going to be brought
about we do not know, but the time
is coming when labor disputes will
have to be settled peacefully. The
side that is to blame will have to
give in. This country is too big not
to solve the problem-a greater prob
lem than confronts America in the
settlement of the Mexican trouble.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Two great ball games last Tuesday
Philadelphia and Boston Americans
played thirteen inning tie with one
score each when darkness caused the
game to be called, while Chicago and
st. Louis played fifteen inning tie
game with the low score of two each
Some uamez
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Mayor was read. After partaking of
their hospitality and testing the sin
cerity of the greeting, the only regrst
Fharbored by the visitors was that they
had not brought their trunks. 4
Just as the long procession ap-
preached Aztec, the Motor club in
autos met our party and reiterated
the cordial greeting.
Upon our arrival in the pretty lit
tie town, that is nestled away in or
chards that seemed decked in BIOS
SONS and perfumed for the pleasure
of the visitors, the autos were driven
through the streets of the town and
later came to stop on Main,
forming double lines on either side,
completely blocking the traffic.
Immediately the dinner tickets
were distributed and the company in
divisions of seventy-six were seated
at the elaborate feast served in Mrs.
&C. E. Rippey's restaurant. In the
menu bloomed all the good things
the market affords and we should
say that about all the chickens grown
in that section found themselves
either in the soup or potpie that was
a part of the dinner. At least not
a single chicken was seen by any
member of the party inside the city
limits and on our way back every
body looked for them, but not one
was found until we reached this side
of the Colorado line, and then these
viewed durango Motor club folk in a
way that suggested they were aware
that the strangers were responsible
for the terrible fatalities that had be-
fallen their kind.
After dinner, our hosts did every
thing possible for our entertainment,
the final treat being a trip to the Az
tee ruins, where every stone is
chronicle and the visitors lost them
selves for time in the grandeur of
the past. While viewing the ruins
more eats were provided, this time
luscious red apples.
Between three and four in the af-
ternoon, farwells were said and the
exodus of Durango folk began. Short
ly the three score machines were
speeding homeward.
Throughout the entire trip there
was not a single accident or mishap
worth mentioning to mar the pleas
ure Of the occasion. The Durango ag-
,gregation proved comradely one,
and every person was in the best pos
sible frame of mind.
Our Aztec neighbors left nothing
lundone that would further the pleas
ure Of their guests, and they certain
ly proved themselves royal entertain
ers.
The Durango Motor club officers
and committee who labored so untir-
ingly for the success of the event
were more than rewarded for their ef-
forts.
The Durango Motor clubs first So
ciability run will be productive of good
in numberless ways. The interests Of
the town and the country between are
united as never united before. both
socially and commercially. The entire
membership Of the two organisations
are behind the good roads movement
as they never have been before. In
deed from the event no end Of sub
stantial benefits are certain TO result.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

National "drys" will found a daily
newspaper in Washington, D. c., and
S150,000 or enough to keep the pa
per going a few months, has been
subscribed. Starting newspaper is
a mistake reformers along all lines
make sooner or later.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

It's very queer the real facts can
not be obtained regarding the indus
trial war in southern Colorado. While
there is no excuse for the killing of
women and children how did it come
the strikers were fully armed and
equipped as for war? But whatever
the facts, it is time some action was
takcn to put stop to the warfare.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Colorado is about the only state in
the union where Progressives are
making an active fight. Unless the
Colorado brand decide to give and
take it means another six years of
Thomas and misdirected state admin
istration.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30
Strengthens Weak and Tired Women.

Strengthens Weak and Tired Women.
II was under great strain nurs-
ing relative through three months
sickness" writes Mrs. J. C. Van De
Sande, of Kirkland, ILL.,, and Electric
Bitters kept me from breaking down.
/ will never be without it." Do you
feel tired and worn out? No appe-
tite and food won't digest? 1t isn't
the spring weather. You need Elec-
trio Bitters. Start months treat
ment today; nothing better for stom-
ach, liver and kidneys. The great
spring tonic. Relief or money back.
bOc and $l.OO at your Druggist.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The settlement of the Colorado coal
strike and war is more of question
than what to do with Huerta and Vii
Ia. With the latter capture and con-
finement for life, unless they are
found guilty and hanged
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Colorado Springs Gazette says we
need county commission government.
Might be a good idea. But we go
the Gazette one better and favor plac-
ing the affairs of the county in the
hands of one manager with recall at
tachment.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Billy Sunday recently ,recited the
story of David and Goliath as fol-
lows: David asked who that big
stiff was. He soaked him between the
lamps, he plucksd ept his sword and
chopped of his, block. and the rest
Of the gang beat r." Sunday talks
like this to audiences Of supposedly
intelligent people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Colorado Springs is raising a fund
of $4,000 for use of the chamber OF
commerce. This in the fact of the
fact that the Springs is mighty well
advertised at present. Every live
town helps its chamber of commerce,
Get behind the Durango board OF
trade. When Secretary Bradford calls
do not turn him down.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Denver News says laws should be
passed making it unlawful for indi-
viduals and corporations to employ
guards. Would the News have it SO
ones property could be destroyed
without resistance? This would be
carrying the thing too much the 9TH
er way.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The people Of the state can afford
to pay 10 to 20 cents per ton more
for their coal il it's a matter of a
living wage for miners. II this is
all let the strike cease at once and
compel the companies to meet the
demands or close shop.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

George .Creel Is going to do soms
more muckracking for the edifica-
tion Of Denverites. The people just
dots on every strife breeder in the
land. Ben Lindsey being the king
bee.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Reports from France say the bath
ing suits this season are to be un-
usually daring. They will have to be
if they are to arouse interest among
men who have seen the prevailing
street costumes of the fair sex.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Hardly paper of any importance
in the United States favtors the Will
son program of paying Columbia $25,
100000. The Chicago Tribune right
ly says if we have such large sun
to spend let us use it for something
else. Good roads, for instance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

We have progressed in every way
except the handling of labor disputes.
In this We have been sadly deficient,
and it's the greatest problem before
the American people.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The Republican party will do well
to drop Jesse Mcdonald. The Herald
has been an admirer of Mr.. McDon-
aid but he has played the game to
the limit and should be retired with
the rest OF the office debating bunch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Denver papers evidently do not care
to publish the facts regarding the
outbreak in the coal zone. In fact,
Denvers papers are for sensation at
all times without regard to the mer-
its of the case
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Russia is spending some time and
money preparing for war, but war
and peace in Russia are not so diff
ferent as to worry the populace a
great deal.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

If it was Peabody in the guber-
Material chair howl would go up
from the Democratic press that would
be heard throughout the country. But
as Democrat occupies that position
the federal patronage sheets keep
quiet.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The federal reserve board was
largely made up of southern men.
Have you observed how nicely the
south Jared in securing regional
banks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Villa is playing the game Trying
to make It appear he is with America.
On the least provocation he would cut
the throat Of any man, no matter
what his citizenship, who dared to
interfere with his plans.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30
HORSE BREEDERS.

The beautiful stallion Electron i'm
ported from Oldenburg, Germany will
make the stand for the season at the
San Juan stables in Durango. Phone
Red ID. Come and see this beauti-
full horse.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

After Huerta, what? Can it be the
administration will recognize Villa :?
Seems impossible, but as the latter
has been permitted to do as he pleas
es it looks suspicious.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Argentina beef may be imported
but who is getting the benefit? The
packers who control the importations.
The tariff reduction has proven big
thing for the various trusts.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The nobility is another institution
literally hated at long range, and
fawned on by those who get near
enough.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Farmers are well along with their
spring work. Many have their grain
in and the progressive are getting
their bitches in shape for irrigating.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Ex-President Taft is out in long
article declaring that Roosevelt is a
dangerous man. Taft found him ex-
ceedingiy so two years ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Omaha is setting up more of a
"bawl" over losing one of the region
al banks than Denver.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Denver News has changed front in
the strike matter. Been very quiet
since it endeavored to settle the strike
last fall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Count on Americans being loyal
and rallying to the support of the
government when tackled by for
eign nation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

A Chicago judge rules that man
does not have to support wife who
insists on maintaining house full
of cats.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Some very serious charges have
been made why the administration
stood for all the Villa insults and
depredations.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

After the next White House we'd
ding the cabinet will be more of q
family affair than ever.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Send Huerta some of the 40-rod
whiskey manufactured in this coun,
try and let him drink himself to
death
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The Herald sincerely trusts it will
be long time before the state is
tied up with another strike.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

The Aztec people show they have
the right kind of metal to make a
live and prosperous town.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Wilson having put his foot in and
his federal patronage papers are ask
ing for let-up of criticism.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

velopins, Increasing and strengthen
ing the water plant to the citizens Of
the city.-CoIo. Springs Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

There is no getting around the in
excusablity of firing into tents occu-
pied by innocent women and children.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Don't worry about Japan. That
country has its hands full without
borrowing more grief.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

John Lind's peace mission was not
much of success.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-04-30

Mayor was read. After partaking of
their hospitality and testing the sin
cerity of the greeting, the only regrst
harbored by the visitors was that they
had not brought their trunks
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-10-15

on the conference and the address
|bysDr. Nicholson was .oneypfs4he hes
ever heard before the conference
snr. jenkins followed. withsa fine rec.
ord OF Dakota Wesleyan.
BESIDES this project the Confer
sence decided that. the work Of the
Methodist hospital should be taken
up Immediately after the completion
Iof the university fund, and Dr.. Hoag-
land and others are behind all these
good schemes for the betterment of
Mitchell and for the Methodist Epis-
'copai church and humanity. q
The appointment of DR.. g. T. Not
son by Bishop Luccock ana the able
speech mentioning the choice OF the
committee by Or. ]. w. Potter, Sioux
Fails, and the way the conference
loudly %applapded the mention Of
Pr. Notson for the, secretaryship was
q token that both the fuad. Tor the
university and the hospital are a.
sured for Mitchell.
Dds Hoagland is on many import
ant committees and in the reporter
lMethpdist district the First Church;
vas seplogized !as Well as other
churches in that rapidly esrowine
territory.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-10-15
r. O. RICHARDS
BUSY SPEAKER
HURON CANDIDATE HAS MAIDF
EIGHTY SIsTlEEHES IN, HHREE
WEKIkS ON TOUR.

Eighty speeches in the past three
weelrs i the recosd hung UP by r.
@. Richardsa Of Huron, Indspend-
snt candidate for the governorship,
who vas IN Mitchell for a few min
utes This morning on his tour OF the
state bg automobile. This represents
about the, tensect bit of spel.-binds
ing in The states polticaKhistory
Mr.. Richards was on his way to
Mt.9yegAcr ttosspeak taias afternoon,
after a trip through Douglas connty
HE tsayeLlpg in a Ford car, with
another machine OF The same make
travelling ahead to do the Paul Re
we're act aud arrange for meetings,
Interested audiences haYe been
rensnf At every MEETING said Mr.;
aRtchards,s composed Jsllittgely 81 bust
1gss men, fHa-stated that the farm:
ri are particularly busy at the pres
mt time and that he has not. attempt
Sd to address them in his speakin1r
our over the. state. The meetfngs
ave not been large. he stated.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-10-15

PArtsho, who Ma made president Of
TIE. stAteicollege. NJ
Dr.. Ward received the sdsgrees6 or
Doctor; of Philosophy from Yale uhi-
sverstty In 1902 andstis rise since that
time as q teacher sof geology has
been very RAPID: Beginning assn
assistant Instructor of geology and
Mineralogy at Yale shortly after his
graduation, he IN 1907 vas made M
structor 'of these subjects and n
1912 Was appointed assistant psp<
lessor df sgeolovfain.the same snniver<
sits. IN which sdpantty he fiissaserse9
until the present time.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-10-15

EVANGELISM FEATURES AID
DREHSES LASH~EVENING At
STATE PRESBYTERIAN

Huron, the home Of the state Pres.
s5yterian college and~the5 center oi
THAT denominations activities Ii
South Dakota this afternoon wal
lchOBens q the place for the holdtne
o. qthes1915 synod.
Evangelism of the world In the
next few years. and the spread 81
Christianity Ito all portions OF the
globe, were the keynote themes oi
lshe speakers at last evening.,ssses.
sion OF the state Presbyterian SEES.
sion, now in Its fthirty-first annual
meetinglin Mitchell.
With Rev. J.AW. Chrfstians6n, OF
veblin, presiding Mrs. j.. Pr Eng
strom Of Chicago, leid secretary 81
he woman board of the, northwest;
Rev. Crawford McKibbin, and DIR. j,
q Bushnell, Of Minneapolis. were
the speakers. One interesting fea-
ture were MMmbers by the male
;quartette, composed OF T.. "A. VIII
Hams,SS. A.. Wise, w. i. Wilson and
Louis Lovinger.
Mrs. Engstrom's address was q
5lea for the missions both home, and
'oreign. She said that the u. s. was
4 greater trustee OF religious work
than any other nation because 81
her wealth and the fact that she
speaks the English language.
She cited India and China as ex
amples Of couiitriesith that were greatly
I'm need of the helping hand OF the
missionaries and rented Bome In
rstances Of suffering OF the people in
hese countries.
The second address was given by
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1914-10-15

YAFmilllon, 81 D.sTKe Appoint-l
'ment Of DEEFfeehnah Ward 81 New
tHAxenns cotfn., ~ Ptofes10t q Geo.
Ef1ky - The Univefstty of South Da-
Gotta and State 0ebioKiSt; Has inst
been angou,usd He sutcceds pr