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Bisbee daily review., 1914-10-23

A little girl had been taught to say morning prayer in verse, two lines of which were:-
 All through the day I humbly pray, Be Thou my guard and guide
 One day, when she finished, she electrified her mother by exclaiming:
 Mamma, that's the most foolish prayer l ever heard. What do I want a garden guide for? We haven't any garden"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Tribune company has decided to make
an issue Of the matter and will spend
whatever money is necessary to fight
the case to the supreme court.
This is an important question in
every newspaper office in the coun-
try. Reporters are often given infor-
nation in confidence by persons VIII
do not care to be involved. The news
paper uses all possible effort to az
certain if the information is correct
and then uses it, thereupon assuming
the burden of its authenticity. Often
valuable information Of an exclusive
nature is obtained in this way, and
hence newspapers everywhere en-
deavor to protect their sources of in
formation and will not disclose them
even under threat Of jail or fine
They regard these condolences in the
same light as those given, to law
yer or a doctor and accept the re-
sponsibility for what they print
Therefore, the entire press of the
country will watch this case with in
terest as it involves very important
principle of the newspaper business
Colorado Springs Telegraph.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

A decision upholding the patent
claims Of the Rev. Hannibal B. Good
win against the Eastman Kodak COM
pany, Of Rochester, N. Y, involving
millions of dollars in royalties, was
handed down by the United States
circuit court of appeals in New York
recently. The decision says that "the
Rev. Hannibal B. Goodwin undoubt-
edly is the inventor, and entitled to
all the benefits of the basic patent on
Photographic films" Goodwin died
more than thirteen years ago, a poor
man. The profits of the Eastman
Kodak company on the disputed pat
ent have been estimated to run into
the millions. If the decision is not
overruled by the supreme court,
Goodwin's widow and two children,
who are living in Brooklyn, will be
entitled to back royalties for the
whole period the Eastman company
has been infringing on the patent, ac-
cording to the decision.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

he has thought Of another scheme for
increasing his income, and thereby his
income tax. He has brought suit
against an enterprising playwright
asking fat damages because a certain
play makes joke of the Doc Cook
achievement by land and sea. Said
achievements have been regarded as
something of joke ever since sprung
by those keen little humorists of the
Copenhagen Geographical society, and
the playwright cant lay much claim
to originality, but that won't apply
to the daring doctor; man who can
make money out Of all his mistakes is
entitled to some consideration for
originality, not to say initiative, and
fifty-seven varieties of nerve. Besides
which he seems to have them copy
righted, or something like that, which
is also unique, says the Atchison
Globe
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

odic mine located on Galena mountain
brought down pack train loaded
with ore yesterday. The prospects
of the mine becoming steady pro-
ducer are bright. The Gold King at
Gladstone continues to employ the
usual winter force and couple of
good strikes are reported to have
been made in the mine recently. The
mill is running one shift at present
and there is enough coal on hand to
last about a month. Several men
have been employed for the past
week packing provisions and other
supplies to Gladstone and they are
now well stocked at both mine and
mill. A large amount of concen-
trates are accumulating, awaiting
shipment as soon as the railroad is
opened for traffic. Supt. Clay John
son and James Kearns of the Inter-
section came down this week. Every
thing is moving along nicely at the
mine and drifting in the tunnel is pro-
crossing rapidly with small force
employed. The water is commencing
to run again the creek which supplies
the mill and it is expected that in a
short time now the stamps will again
be dropping in the Silverton
Miner,
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Looking at it from different point
of view: "a number of large news
papers," says the jamestown (Kans.)
Optimist. "have been Dragging about
the number of people who attended
church on Go-to-C Church Sunday Our
idea is that it would be nothing to
brag about if every man, woman and
child on the town site attended
church last Sunday. But it would be
remarkable thing indeed if each
of them were to go again next Sun
day and the next and the next. One
drop of water does not quench the
thirst. One hour spent in church
isn't going to provide ticket which
will take you through the pearly
gates"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19
WISE LEGISLATION TO PREVENT
ACCIDENTS.

The bill creating bureau of labor
safety in the department of labor and
establishing a museum for safety de-
vices passed the house by unani-
nous vote. Some ten days ago bill
establishing a shorter workday for
the women employed in the industries
of the District of Columbia also went
through one of the houses of con-
gress without dissenting vote. Ger
tain legislation Of what may be called
the eonservative-progressive kind is
happily being pushed and enacted in
special atmosphere of it's own.
Representative Mann's speech in
support of the bureau of labor safe
ty bill left little to be desired in the
way of further comment. The publ
cation of safety bulletins and accident
statistics is an excellent thing, very
useful as far as it goes, but the pre-
yention of accidents by object lessons
and practical advice concerning the
installation of devices and appliances
that automatically protect life and
limb is much better thing.
The government bureau will have
no monopoly in the field of preven-
ton. One result of the new employ
ers' liability and compensation laws
has been the earnest study of ways
and means of preventing industrial
accidents on the part of mutual in
surance companies and employers
organizations. The enlightened en-
ployer welcomes the suggestions and
recommendations of engineers and eff
ficiency men with reference to the
adoption of guards and protective de-
vices. The federal inspectors and en-
gineers will find the soil prepared
for them TO some extent, but the
country is so vast and its industries
are so diversified that there will be
work enough for ali national, state
and private safety agencies.-Record-
Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

More women should be like Mrs
Charles Mohr, of Davenport, la. She
thought so much of her husbands
jokes that she laughed herself to
death few days ago, at the age OF
43 years. The jokes her husband told
were related at the supper table, and
she was in the grip of hysteria for
six hours. A statue should be erected
to the memory of Mrs. Mohr, who
seemed to have been one of the few
women who appreciate their hus-
bands. More women should follow
her example. We don't mean b,
laughing themselves to death.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

A petition, numerously signed by
the women from all parts of the coun-
try, for little navy, instead of big
navy, is before congress. "We wo-
men, representing many thousands of
our silent sisters" the petition states,
appeal to congress to spend the
taxes of the people, not in the in
crease Of last years naval program,
but in saving the lives of American
citizens from preventable disease and
accidents, so that the time will come
when it shall no more be said that
the safest nation on earth is spending
two-thirds Of all its federal income in
paying for past war or in prepara-
ton for future war, while it is far
behind other civilized nations in pro-
tecting its citizens at home."
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19
NEWSPAPER Condolences.

The New York Tribune is pushing
a'case in court involving the right of
one of its employees to claim exemp-
tion from testifying in court regard
ing news item which he printed in
the paper.
The case was one which involved
charges Of smuggling, against we'll
known men. The reporter got the
facts in the story and printed them.
The government desired to know
where the reporter got his news and
what his sources Of information were
so that it might be used in prosecut-
ing the case.
The reporter refused to testify,
first, on the ground that such infor-
nation might incriminate himself; |;
second, that if he gave the source of
his news he would be violating conf
dences and it would seriously impair
his usefulness as a reporter, and thus
injure him in obtaining his livelihood
for a long time thereafter.
The government responded by pro-
ducing a pardon in advance for the
reporter, If he were convicted upon
any evidence given or suggested by
him. He still declined on the ground
that the information was privileged
and that he was not at liberty to dis
close it.
Thereupon the court fined him $500
and may send him to Jail. But the
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

How serious and extensive the re-
volt in Brazil is likely to prove is not
shown by the new details thus far
supplied. On The whole, the biggest
of the South American countries has
been one of the most orderly-large-
ly, it must be confessed, because of
the empire which maintained order
while social institutions were develop
ing. But Brazil is not only very
large country, larger than the United
States; it is also country of great
contract of every sort. In parts it
is almost European in its civilization;
in parts it is tropical jungle and saw
agery of the Putumayo sort. The
present trouble, though martial law
has been declared in Rio, is said to
exist mainly in the northern and more
tropical provinces, where civilization
is less stable than in the temperate
south; the coffee-g growing districts
appear to be undisturbed. The insur-
rection may come to little, but it is
unfortunate because it adds just so
much to the all too prevalent unrest.
The coup d'etat in Peru had little
Significance; it was merely rather
summary recall of reforming pres
ident who had himself over-ridden
the constitution. But in Ecuador and
Colombia rebellion is still rife, fresh
trouble in Venezuela is expected
Central America and Hayti have been
disturbed, and Mexico is merely a
part of big problem the solution of
which is by no means in sight. There
is the more reason TO hope that tran
guilty will be promptly restored in
Brazil, which is one of the foundation
stones of Latin-America.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Very few people now doubt that
old Doc Cook got cold feet and turn
ed about before reaching the North
Pole or the summit Of Mt. Mckinley
but there is no reason to doubt that
he brought plenty of nerve of another
sort back from those trapped expedi-
tions. After amassing fortune tell
ing how he did 1t for publication, he
played from the other angle, and told
how he didn't, with equal profit, and
then went on the Chautauqua circuit
to increase his dividends. And lately
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

No matter who are elected directors
Of the Board Of Trade tomorrow II
will continue to be the ''bored OF
tired" with the paper that claims to
be all allegiance to the interests Of
Durango. The outfit cannot be de-
cent long at time. This probably
accounts why some do not desire to
become directors. They do not like
to work their heads off boosting Du-
range and be abused In the bargain.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Talk about baseball being the ma
tional game, there are some 7,200,-
900 fans in the United States who
daily attend the movies. 1t takes
more than $4,000 moving picture
houses to take care of these fans, and
in the course of year the American
public pays something like $275,000,-
900 for the privilege of seeing the
latest things in films.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Politics is going to play an import
ant part with the report Of the con-
eressional investigating committee
that visited Colorado. Must have
somethinK 70 work on this fall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Farmers are getting good and busy
over most parts of the country. In
many sections plowing is the order of
the day and in the course of ten days
or two weeks wheat planting will be
under way. Prospects point to the
earliest season in a number of years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The Bayfield-Ignacio people are oc-
cupying space in the Pueblo Chieftain
advertising their respective towns as
the gateway and outfitting points for
the Cave mining district. Enterpris-
ing and shows spirit of pulling to-
gether that is commendable.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The Kentucky house of represen-
tatives passed bill providing for
the submission to the voters at the
next general election of constitu-
tional amendment providing for state
wide prohibition. The bill also makes
provision for a state dispensary sys-
tenn for. the purpose of dispensing
liquor for medicinal purposes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Revolts have begun in Albania. If
Prince William of Weld expected
what he accepted the throne of AL
bania that it was going to give him
chance to obtain rest far from the
madding throng he is pretty sure to
be disappointed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The herd ,nsn of the Siegel stores
in New York, Boston and other towns
stand good show of serving time,
the longer the better. They operated
bank in connection and through this
department are up against the real
thing and SO are thousands of trust
ing employees.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The income tax promises to yield
larger revenue than was expected
by it's advocates, but the cost of liv-
ing continues to worry lot of us
who don't have to pay any of the
former
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Beet growers declared they would
not sign up at rates proposed by the
factories but they have. But oh, how
they do love Thomas and men like
Heating. The farmers will remove
the team and haul the senator around
their respective towns in laureled-
wreathed carriages in their eagerness
to show their appreciation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Although his itinerary has not been
published, it is inferred that Secre-
tary Bryan will not stop off at Mex
leo when he makes that trip to South
America toward the close of the next
Chautauqua season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The British naval estimates for
1914-'15 amount to $257,750,00O, an
increase of $13,7OO,0OO over last year.
The new construction program pro-
vides for four battleships, four light
cruisers and twelve destroyers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

General Felix Diaz proposes to or
ganize third Mexican revolution for
the purpose of putting Carranza and
Huerta out of business. 1t ought to
be easy for almost anyone to get a
job as Mexican revolutionist dur
ing the season that is beginning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Denver News editorially informed
the telephone company the other day
that it must make good as the people
were not disposed to temporize much
longer. The News discovered the
temper of the people in the water
FIGHT.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

st. Louis fire chief, it seems, knew
the Athletic club was fire trap, and
warned the manager, which may have
been all the law allowed. After every
such catastrophe. there is tendency
to give the authorities greater au-
thority.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

A Kansas man who brought suit
against his home town for damage
done by charivari party, failed To
collect. The world which loves low
er seems to get over it when he gets
married.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

King George has conferred the dec
oration of the Royal Red Cross on
Miss Eleanor Sarah Kelly, senior lady
superintendent Of Queen Alexandra s
military nursing service for India, in
recognition of the special devotion
and competency displayed by her in
her nursing duties in military hospi-
tails in India.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The Herald does not favor inter
vention in Old Mexico, at the same
time it requires a strong hand in
dealing with the disturbing element
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

There is always talking parrot
among the close presidential family.
At present 1t seems that Ambassador
Page has been letting his tongue wag
too much, being sufficiently offens-
i've for Bryan to cable for the speech
in full that he may Judge its merits
and dement's.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Chas. S. Thomas does not overlook
any bets. He is going to see that his
relatives are well provided for. The
latest is the appointment Of his SON.
in-law TO a position in the treasury
department.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

1t is immateial who are elected di-
rectors of the Board of Trade tomor-
row, so far as The Herald is con-
cerned. This paper will work with
any set of men for the advancement
of Durango and southwest Colorado.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

A scent drink Of whisky caused
man to knock down five others in
. Chicago street the other night.
Thus H. whits hopes come and go.
says tAs Reeord- Herald.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Ex-President Taft has been talk
ing good deal Of late. He may
think it is about time to let the peo-
pie understand that this country has
more than one ex-president.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Mrs. Pankhurst has been arrested
seven times under the "cat and
mouse" act. They have not thus far
been able to get anything on her un-
der the monkey and parrot act.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Absorption by America and Eur
ope of many fine specimens of their
ancient arts has so aroused the Chin
ese that proposal has been made to
establish national museum in Pek-
ing.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Durango is not troubled with an
unemployed army. Our conditions
are vastly better than many sections
Of the country.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

At the rate the revolution is pro-
ceeding in Old Mexico the watchful
waiting policy will continue during
the life Of the present administration
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

It's been fortunate that Colorado
has not had Thomas or a Kenehan
in the governors office during these
troublesome times.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

the new buildings at the mine to take
the place of those destroyed by fire
last fall. Also to see car load of
rich lead concentrates consigned to
the Salida smelter from the Iowa
mill which was damaged by snow
slides in January.-Silverton Stand
ard
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Ball players, at least, should feel
kindly toward the Federal league,
which has made organized baseball
loosen up rs never before.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Mrs. George Vanderbilt and daugh-
ter were left $2O,oOO,OOO, and if the
neighbors are kind to them they may
be able to struggle along.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The world is getting better, as
much as some may think the other
way. Trouble is, we hear all about
the bad and little about the good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Money Is a sacred thing in every
well ordered state, said Anatole
France, or words to that effect. And
the number of those who play this
hunch, and worship the kale accord
'ingly, is large enough in this country,
despite frequent disorders of one
kind and another.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Speaking of some enthusiasm
there is the British suff who refer.
red to Emmeline Pankhurst as the
most beautiful creature of modern
history.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Although Benton's body lies
amouldering in the grave, General
Villa is still marching on without out
side interference.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Everyone is glad that Al Jennings
has decided to Do Right, but that is
no reason why he should make SC
much noise about it, Is It?
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

I Happens this time both papers are
on the right track. Now get togeth-
er and pull together.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The Virginia house of delegates
has voted against woman suffrage
bill, "a to 13. Unlucky 10.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

II the labor troubles of the state
could be adjusted Colorado would
move to the front in short order.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Make up your mind to work with
the directors of the Board of Trade
for greater Durango.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Turning the hose on hobo army
comes under the head of Adding In
suit to Injury"
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Chas. S. Thomas will be has
been after the election this fall.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19
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J. s. Palmer, J. T. Mcdonald and
son Frank were down at the oil fields
this week, where they have installed
well drilling rig and bunk house.
Operations will be commenced by the
middle of next week.-Farmington
Enterprise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

DR.. R. L. Downing is breaking
ground for an up to date bungalow
building for his own use. He has
secured plot of ground from the C.
B. Campbell tract on the mesa. That
is where he is going to bmld.-Bay-
field Blade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Ths unsxpsctsd has happsnsd- The
Dssvw Nsws sepyins an1 cemnsnd-
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Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

The only people who are standing
up for Bryan's Mexican policy are the
office holders or office seekers.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Didn't take the sun long to melt
the snow if it was two and three feet
deep.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

1t was indeed reassuring sight as
the train pulled out for Durango Wed.
nesday afternoon to see the old fa-
miliar car tag Of the Sunnyside on
big car of concentrates consigned
to the Durango smelter. This tells
the story Of resumption of work at
the mills following the completion Of
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Muncie, Ind, with 25,00O people,
voted out the saloons this week.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Joseph A. Stallings and a group
of five other Kentuckians came in
this week from the Blue Grass state.
Those who came with Mr.. Stallings
were interested here in real estate
twenty-five other families.-Farm-
ington Times-Hustler.
Semi-weekly herald., 1914-03-19

Tuesday afternoon a large delega-
tion representing the Montezuma
Stock Growers association, met with
DR.. W. E. Howe, inspector in charge
of the veterinary work in the state
DR.. S. E. Springer and DR.. Schu-
macher, of Durango, at the CONNER
cial club room and perfected arrange
ments for the sheep dipping cam
paign which is scheduled to begin at
an early date. The object is to per-
feet the plans SO that all flocks free
from disease will pass to the sum-
mer range first and be followed by
those effected with scab or other dis
ease. All flocks will first be care
fully inspected and arrangements
made and time for dipping each flock
scheduled, which will follow as close
ly after the shearing as it may. To
the end that this work will be done
thoroughly and well and that not one
flock or one animal effected with the
scab will escape the dipping vat, DR..
Springer will remain on the ground
to supervise the work in person
while Sam Ethridge has been chosen
by the sheep men to assist him in the
inspection work in order to see that
none escape. The aim is to stamp
out the disease this year if possible
and nothing will be left undone that
can be done toward accomplishing
this purpose.-Mancos Times-Trib-