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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12
TIE LIFTING OF THE EMBARGO.
AND AFTER.

The presidential proclamation re-
moving the embargo on the exporta-
ton of arms and ammunition to Mex
leo came to no one as a surprise. The
step had long been under considera-
ton. It is not likely to be misunder-
stood, except by certain foreign edi-
tors who love TO spread themselves
over world politics unhampered by
knowledge or common sense. The
White house. in two statements ex-
planatory of the proclamation, which
lis itself quite explicit, has sought to
guard against any honest misappre-
hension or misinterpretation.
It is the hope and belief of the ad-
ministration that the lifting Of the
embargo will hasten the fall of Huer-
Ia and the triumph of the revolu-
tionists, who are regarded by it as
the true champions Of constitutional
ism in Mexico The embargo was
decreed by Taft in the interest Of
Madero. a constitutional ruler; it is
removed now in the interest of those
who. under Carranza and Villa, are
fighting usurpation and selfish oh
garchieal and military rule
If the measure, which, it should be
noted, is commended by careful "op-
position" statesmen like Senator
Root. shall prove successful in the
fullest and best sense of the word, it
viii need no other Justification
Meantime there has been no dopart-
ure from international law; there has
been no formal recognition of the rev.
oludon," The United States has been
neutral and ostensibly remains neu-
tral- To all intents and purposes,
however, it has taken sides and done
so deliberately
What next? The president him
sell may not have an answer to that
question. lie believes in one thing at
q time, and in watchful waiting. He
is opposed to active and direct inter
vention. In this, at any rate, he has
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Many of the problems which agi-
tate society today vexed the ancients.
Two thousand years ago boys and
girls and men and women were leav-
ing the farm and going to the city.
And two thousand years ago there
were people who protested against
this move. Marcus Terentius Varro,
who lived in the first century before
Christ, was firm back 10th land
er. "Since now forsooth most of our
gentry crowd in town." he said, "are
abandoning the sickle and plow and
prefer to exercise their hands in the
theatre and the circus rather than in
the corn field and the. vineyard, it has
resulted that we must fain buy the
corn that fills our bellies and have it
hauled in for us yea out of Africa and
Sardinia, while we bring home the
vintage in ships from the islands of
Cos and Chios!"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12
BARGAIN COUNTER BOND SALES

Selling bonds "over the counter
promises to become the regular and
accepted method of disposing Of muu-
icipal securities. Instead Of selling an
entire issue to broker and paying a
commission of 15 per cent or there
abouts, several cities have adopted
the plan of selling their bonds direct
ly to the ultimate consumer" This
has been done in Philadelphia, in Bal
timore, in Detroit, and recently in
Colorado Springs, and in each case
there has been considerable saving
Sometimes it is possible not only to
save the commission but to obtain a
higher market price for the bond
than broker could get.
Recently John Wanamaker suggest
ed that the bargain counter method
of selling bonds be adopted by the
railroads. There would be loss in
time but saving Of hundreds Of
thousands of dollars a year. The rail
roads need money for Development
not millions but billions within the
next five years, is the estimate Of so
capable an authority as James j. Hill.
They complain that the attacks con
stantly being made on their financial
arrangements, of which the recent
New Haven case is the most conspicu-
Gus example-have impaired their
credit and increased the difficulty of
obtaining money.
This is undoubtedly true, for the
investor in railroad securities IS, as a
rule, man of moderate means who
scrutinizes his Investments carefully,
and he does not care to take chance
with the bonds Of railway which is
generally believed to be mismanaged.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

For 10 years, by the census records
of 1900 and 1910, the population OF
the United States was steeple jack
climber. At the end of that decade
it was the same big beef-eater it had
been in the beginning But while the
population was climbing the cattle
herds did not go up; they went down,
every year, but every year fewer
cattle were raised No wonded the
price of beef scared higher than ever
the steeple jack population climbed.
And now sheep j. E. Poole, editor
of the Live Stock World, tells the ma
tional woll growers association that
for the yast five years the west has
been marketing ewes as recklessly as
from 1900 to 1910 it sent heifers to
the butchers. The ewes that remain
in the diminished flocks are too old
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Why will men be dishonest in Of
flee? This is made manifest by the
story from Huerfano county where
the Democratic politician district
court clerk is in the linelight, ,~where
the county commissioners have filed
suit against T. NJ Hudson, clerk Of
the district court, for failing to turn
over TO the county treasurer the sum
of $3,054.36 fines and clerk fees
collected by him. The suit further is
directed against the Commercial Sur
ETY. company of Pennsylvania for
5000 the amount for which they
have assured the clerks position.
The suit grows out Of the report Of
Harry E. Mulnix, special accountant,
who, with several assistants, has been
at work on the books for two week
His report to the commissioner
shows that the clerk had failed to
turn over any of the money col
lected by him and belonging to the
county since he had taken office on
Jan. 1, 1918. The largest single sum
held by the clerk is $1,000, half OF
the fines that were collected from
80 gamblers who pleaded guilty in the
district court a year ago.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Government officials are alarmed
over the shortage of beef cattle and
sheep compared with three years ago
People continue to eat meat just the
same as though it was common.
Somehow the average person Graves
things when they are high more than
when cheap. For instance, take to-
matoes when they sell for 25 cents a
pound we all banker for them while
we pass them up when a drug on the
market at two cents.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12
RECORD OF THE PAST.
No Stronger Evidence Can Be Had in
Durango.


Look well to their record What
they have done many times in year
gone by is the best guarantee of fu
ture results. Anyone with a bac
back; any reader suffering from uri.
nary troubles, from kidney ills, should
find comforting words in the follow.
ing statement:
Peter Reh, 255 Sixth Ave, Durango
Colo, says: My back and kidneys
caused me considerable trouble.
had constant ache just below my
kidneys and if | made a quick move
a sharp pain seized me. Each pain
felt as if a knife had been thrust
into me. My rest was broken at
night and the kidney secretions pass
ed too frequently. | consulted doc
tor and he told me to try Doan's Kid
ney Pills. He said he didn't know
anything better for kidney disorders.
They quickly and thoroughly relieved
me. They have never failed to help
me when / have used them since.
The statement | gave several years
ago praising Doan's Kidney Pills still
holds good"
Price soc. at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mr.. Reh had. Milburn Co.,
Props, Buffalo, N. Y.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The campaign of the Tucson cham
ber of commerce to raise fund to
promote the city's welfare has sue
ceeded beyond the fondest hope of
her most enthusiastic b osters. Last
Friday night the subscriptions to-
tailed s15,545, and ranged from 81 200
to s25. 1t now seems probable that
the fund will reach 100000. Tucson
could do some much needed mission
ary work by sending few of her ex-
perienced boosters to other towns to
show them how the thing is DONE
Arizona Globe.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The cold wave did not strike Du-
range very hard, but the plain cities
came in for pretty stiff weather
from to 28 degrees below zero. At
Pueblo, Friday last, for only short
time did the thermometer register
above zero, being below until one
o'clock and then from two it began
dropping again until it reached five
below at night. This is some cold
for that city. In the middle west
ern states where flowers have beer
blooming the cold spell is equal to
former winters and much suffering
ensued The cold wave extended
south and undoubtedly early fruit was
damaged.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12
WHY MORGAN WAS SHY.


II is just a year ago that the Puio
committee was holding hearings at
Washington on The money trust, and
D ohm P, Morgan was witness before
it. There was considerable outcry
mat this great financier was being
asked rude, rough questions such as
o successful business man of Nor
ean's magnitude ought to have to
asswer Isn't It too bad that the
Hartford and New Haven railroad ex-
posure did not come a year sooner,
80 that Morgan could have been ask
90 some things regarding that? He
sent to Washington accompanied by
small army Of high priced lawyers
l1r the purpose Of preventing himself
from telling the government anything
helpful out of his vide experience.
We are beginning to understand bet
ter now as the wrecks pile up why he
couldn't speak on that or any other
subject unguardedly. It appears now
that more than SrOo,OOo,O00 was TAX
len from the poor widows, school
teachers aud others who figured as
stockholders and passed over to pro
moters. 1t is to be hoped that Presi-
dent Howard Elliott and the govern
mens in conducting the dissolution
may save a good bit to these people.
Colorado Springs Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Cleveland is having hard fight
rhe officials say John d. Rockefel
Ter is citizen of that city and Johr
d. SAYS he is not. AS citizen Cleve.
land expects to collect some twelve
million dollars a year on John d..
property. If Cleveland is successful
look for an increase in the price OF
gasoline and kerosene.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The general public occasionally
displays good judgment. This is in
dicated by the experience of "Sena-
tor" Helen Ring Robinson of Denver
who took the lecture platform, and
who comes into the limelight through
judgment obtained by her advance
agent in New York. The Senator
did not seem to excite the people
of the towns where she was advertis-
ed and total receipts were from s5
to $40 night. Mrs. Helen Ring
Robinson better stay home and attend
to her domestic duties.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Charles f. Murphy is down and out.
He retires from the leadership of
New York city Democracy with taint-
ed hands. Graft has been proven,
and the rawest kind Of graft at that
The sidetracking of Murphy may help
some, but the stencil is still so great
that it will be long time before
Tammany will be able to win any
laurels in the city or state.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The New Haven road came TO grief
partly because its stock was too heav-
Iily watered. But a brilliant success
awaits the railroad able to place
on the market bonds bearing the guar
anty Of the interstate commerce com
mission that every dollar of the pro-
eeeds viii go into the actual develop
Iment of the property.-Colorado
Springs Gazette.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Approximately 100000 men, wo-
men and children-more than three.
fifths the entire population Of Chi
cago-took active part in the ereat-
est religious demonstration in the
history of the city. The Ro-to-ehurch
Sunday eampeien drew regulai
church goers, occasional church-go-
ers and nonchurch- -goers in such mum
bers that the capacity of every house
of worship Of every determination
was reached at both morning and
evening services. 1t was triumph
of cooperative work on the part Of
churches, public and newspapers. II
was a triumph which according to ohg
statements of men who took part IN
the campaign, win make itself felt
in church worl, for many years. Tn.
same conditions prevailed all over tn,
country. At Kansas City the attend
ance footed up to over 100000. Mer
and women attended divine service.
who had not been inside OF church
doors for long years. The attendance
was largely brought obout througi
newspaper publicity. Il is to be hoo
ed the start made will be kept up
This would be much better wofic
if people would go to church anc
put in practice the truths preached
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Speaking of Japan, the Chicago
Tribune remarks that bumptious lit
tie power will not be satisfied till
it gets it" Which should cause Hon.
liobson to shake off his lethargy, and
devote his spare moments to viewing
With alarm.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Now they are raking up Thacker-
ay's letters to prove that he was mad
ly in love with another mans wife
and had it fixed up with her that
they were to meet in heaven. This
ought to bring about better sale
of Thnckeray's works, remarks the
Record Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Presumably the Detroit merchants
are among the most enthusiastic over
the plans of the Ford factory to dis
tribute s10,000,000 of its profits each
year among its employees. The rule is
for the average worker to spend all
he makes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Cullom left friends and relatives a
heritage far greater than riches, an
honest name and record of duty per-
formed equaled by few men. 1t
should be reminder to the politici-
ans and petty office holders who CON
slider office good for one thing only
graft.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The Pueblo Chieftain is becoming
sarcastic as vide the following: "Al-
most an entire page in yesterdays
Denver papers was given over to news
of general interest" This means the
other ten or twelve pages were de-
voted to slush about the water ques-
ton and airing Of personal views.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The latest suggestion for the dis
couragement of crime is that crimin-
ais be tattooed with mark upon the
face that shall be an advertisement
of the particular offenders special
ty. This would be one way Of Mak.
ing sure against reform.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Over in France dancing masters are
suing priests for putting the ban up
On the tango. We may expect some
of the divorce lawyers to begin suit
presently against reformers who have
been trying to get men and women to
live blameless lives.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Currants, strawberries, raspber-
ries, gooseberries and cranberries
are rc,ortcd be plentiful in Alaska.
This is interesting, but we fear the
Alaska banana crop isn't going to
amount to much.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

pc-eipts Of cattle and hogs in Kan
sas City and Chicago last mo ith were
the smallest reported in any January
in the past fourteen years, and the
total supply of live stock at the five
western markets for the month was
the smallest in January for the past
five years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Billy Sunday is raking in the coin
in Pittsburg, having taken in over
$4,000 to date with full $4,000 in
sight. Pays better than baseball and
this Is saying good deal
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

to bear lambs prolifically. Over-aged,
they would be exterminated by Bit
ter winter. Then, as Mr.. Poole says.
both lamb and mutton would take
price rank with terrapin. In any event
there must soon be sheep meat
famine.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Instead Of another crisis in the
Mexican situation it is perpetual
crisis. We still think Wilson is right
in letting the Mexicans settle their
own troubles.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12
JUST A FRIENDLY woRD.

When the News, Times and Re
publican were purchased by John G..
Shaffer it was with much joy the
people noted the clean columns of the
Times and News. The new ownership
promised to refrain from mud sling
ing and acrimonious journalism The
water fight, however, has nullified ali
such claims. 1t was with much re-
gret we noted the inimious articles
in both the News and Times. While
we are with the papers in saying the
retail proposition as modified by the
company, should go through, we are
firmly of the belief that II is going
to be voted down. Then, under the
arguments of both papers, Denver
will be down and out. Il will be a
disease breeding city instead OF the
healthy one it has been advertised to
be. The arguments used to defeat
the opposition will be quoted for
years. No wonder Denver is in the
dumps and its fair name dragged ip
the filthiest of mire. Before it is
too late, cut it out. Better, a thou
sand times, that the water company
be defeated than the continued argu-
ments. why it should win. Mr.. Schaf-
fer, you started well-rwhy do you
permit your papers to thus defame
the fair city in which they are pub
lished. IT'S going to react. It's com
mon talk. Therefore, retract before
all is Inst
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

James E. Wetz of Chicago, "egg
king who amassed a fortune thru
speculation in eggs has retired from
business. Wertz cleared about $780,
900, it is estimated, by unloading
stocks of eggs in the last two months.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

r. C. Henry, well known in this
section. especially the Monte1uma val
ley, died in Denver last week at the
the age Of 72, death coming suddenly
Mr.. Henry Was an arden advocate of
irrigation and devoted his life's work
to the cause.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

According to the Pueblo Chieftain,
John Barleycorn was the worst enc
my Of Orson Adams, accused of
wrecking Grand Junction bank. And
that's only one of Johns merry little
capers, says the Colorado Springs Ga
lette.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Radium may not be able to cure
cancer but it is bound to relieve
pocketbook adiposity. If you are
skeptical try ard negotiate small
purchase of the stuff and see.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Five hundred thousand autos worth
five hundred million dollars were
manufactured last year, employment
being furnished 100000 men. Why
not Durango car, made in Durango,
the plant organized by Durango men
and capital furnished by Durango
Men?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

A word to gamblers: Remember
money won at gaming will have to be
accounted for as earnings the same
as though you owned railroad bonds.
The income tax collector is no re-
spector of how you get your coin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Maury Diggs appears to be will
ling white SLAYER. While out ON $780,
900 bonds he is charged with attempt
ing to assault 17-year-old girl
Wonder if McReynolds will ask fol
postponement of the trial?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Lifting the embargo on arms may
erliven the Mexican performance. but
it is doubtful if it will end it. Mex.
leans are notoriously poor marksmen
except when shooting at defenseles.
prisoner.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The New York artist who killed
himself because his wife wished to
get rid of three of their cats must
have been afflicted with the artis-
tic temperament in an acute form.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Uncle John d. Rockefeller is evil
IDENTIFY another of our millionaires who
is determined to avoid the disgrace of
dying rich. He gave each of the
members of his Sunday school class
a penny the other day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Governor Blease of South Caraina
has Just pardoned fourteen more con-
victs, including four murderers. AS
q candidate for reelection he evil
dently feels justified in going to any
extreme in searching for votes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

A Kansas law provides that married
men shall be fined twice as much as
single men for drunkenness. How
about married men who are not living
with their wives? Is the Kansas law
going to be less liberal than the in
come tax law?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

We thought all the while it was
about time for another outbreak in
Haiti. Another revolutionary explos-
ion in dear old San Domingo would
also seem to be about due.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

: Being an optimist, we hope that
Evelyn Thaw is as Truly Good as she
says, but Colonel Kipling once utter
ed few plain truths about the wo-
man who boasts of her virtue
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

II colds are responsible for the
wearing of too much clothing, as Il
New York physician claims, the wo-
man who keeps up to date styles will
not be in any danger.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Some ten days ago, both the News
and Times said the water fight had
been won. Then, in the name of
decency why the space devoted to
making people sick and tired?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Interest in the San Francisco ex-
position was tagging so story was
worked up that flight of airships
would start from the exposition for a
flight around the world.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Senator Collum was placed at rest
within the shadow of Lincoln's tomb.
Those who were united in life in the
long ago at last found unity in death.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Simply horrible--those green Shiny
cartoons in Denver Times. Cut them
out. Doing more TO injure Denver
and defeat the retailers proposition
than anything else.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

An African lion has killed NOV
ing picture house photographer. This
unexpected feature of the original
performance will doubtless also find
its way to the screen.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Suppose some one breaks leg on
the icy sidewalks, will the city be re-
sponsible? If so, some action should
be taken to clean up the walks.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Secretary Bryan travelled $1,000
miles last year No wonder he finds
it necessary to get money in addition
to his salary.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The weather is so cold over in
France that the Paris low-necked
gowns may become unpopular.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Remember the national game law
overs migratory birds. The spring
slaughter of ducks will cease and
there will not be so many "lame
ducks'' around as usual, it is to be
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Chicago women took to registering
like a duck takes to water. Over
10000 registered the first day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

More business and less politics
would also be mighty good motto
for the city hail.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Women marry men TO reform them.
But did you ever hear of man mar
rying a woman to reform her?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Now let the Mexican rebels make
good. Do it up quick.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

Massachusetts is said to stand first
in matter Of good roads.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The price of cattle has practically
doubled in the United States the past
three years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-02-12

The tango of the Vatican is hardly
the tango Of the dance hall.
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1914-10-13
Drobne vesti.
Pricetek solskega leta NJ

Pricetek Solskega leta. Ma
mcNtnih ljud>kih Solah lmbljau-
SIKH :" j. pri6clo novo ;ol>ko IT,
to Y poncdcljck y. >cptcmbra
id"aIon pat me- bo pouk. XII "a bo-
do otroci >cda.j dobivali.
Pretep. II Rae poroGaio VA
NaSovanJu pri ncki hryaSki de
lavkl sta Sc Stepla kmccka fauta
Pauman in Mohorko. Obdclavala
STA So : pcStmi in noicma tako
dolgo, da sta dobila oba tclkc po-
Skodbc. Sprawl so iu y mari
borSko bolniSnico.
Zlocinski uboj. Dnc 6. sept. .ie
udarIl vasi Podgozd mad Grgar-
Jem 23Ictni X. PlcsniGar Y prcpi-
ru Stcfana PovSiGa $ kolccm po
CLAW $ tako silo, da ga .jc ubil.
Velik polar. Blaze ma Iii. Dnc
). Septembra popoldnc OH ,. je
ma skednju pc domace Ozdclo-
We hlSe zacelo gorcti in kmalu .ic
stala srednja vas V plamenlh. kcr
j vctcr pihal. &c hiSnih Stcvilk
Z gospodarskimi poslopji vrcd jc
do tai pogorclo, samo zidovjc j.
videti VISA letina jc %unicena.
Llr. ,iJc so rcSili lc zivino in svo.jc
zvlJenje. Tudi nekaj SWIM ic zgo-
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Nevarne zlocinke! V Tcrczinu
ma Ccskcm so pripcliali k vojaskc.
mu sodiscu pet tovarniSkih dclavk
IL Jcnisova Ujezda, XII so pri odbo.
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Italijanski vojaSki atase

Berlinu jc, kakor poroca social
>licui dncvnik "Avanti' Mia
uu. uagloma lapustil Berlin Pra-
WHO. da j. bila y bcrliu>kcm urad
mem Salouu @izrcrcua groha ialitcN
ltaliJc L oIlrom ma memo neutral
most. AtaIc j. ialitcy odlotuo ~
Vmil
Proletarec. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1906-19??, 1914-10-13

du rclcrviStov ma kulodvoru y
Prcschcn zagrcSilc "NclcildaiuS
kc klicc'. \ Biiiuu So zaprl.
Sc>,ma.iStlctuo dcklr laradi RAJ
S%irjauja razburljivIh vr>ti''