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Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Eight poker players were fined 500
each at Frankfort, Kan, the day af-
ter Christmas. The open season in
Kansas is becoming more and more
circumscribed.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

A good deal has been done for the
Belgians in this country, but England,
with war on hand, has done much
more; possibly we should devote COM
paratively little time to patting our
national back.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

This country, without much in the
way of army or navy, has some rea-
son for feeling secure; the powers
which are prepared are fairly busy in
proving 1t to each other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

After reading letter from an
Oklahoma man to his father we have
no kick coming because we are evi-
IDENTIFY living in the best state in the
union-where there is less suffering
and more money in circulation.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The Blairsville (Pa.) Courier nomi-
mates the Hon. Boise Penrose for
president in 1916, but the Republican
convention Of that year will hardly
follow suit, so you needn't rejoice or
view with alarm, depending on how
you are disposed to view the Hon.
Penrose,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07
SNAP SHOTS AT WORLDS
NEWS.


The state of Wyoming expects to
derive $250,0OO annually in royalties
from one section of school land it
recently leased the Midwest Oil COM
pany. 1t is to receive S1.25 for every
barrel of crude oil produced on the
land.
Representative C. ID. Smith, of New
York, today asked that congress
sional investigation be made of the
killing of Walter Smith and the
wounding of Charles Dorsch, Ameri-
can citizens, by Canadian troops.
According to the most recent plans
the parade of warships through the
Panama canal will start from Cuba
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

We are too old to overestimate the
Importance of Young Blood, but it
does seem that too much of it is be-
ing used in painting the map of Eu-
rope red.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

tvOnt IN california Heney and John
son, both Of whom belong to the Fig
Mouth party, have quarreled, and
Heney Is now charging that Governor
Johnson went into a conspiracy
against him. When each of two men
want to do all of the talking and
flag-waving = quarrel is bound to
snsue.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The Administrations demand for a
larger navy is not good logic. At
tho rate Germany is torpedoing Brit
ish dreadnoughts indicated that in five
years the big ships will be useless
sxceps as conveys in mid ocean. The
submarine is the real coast defend-
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The Wilson administration is com
ing in for roasts on every side. All
but the federal patronage sheets that
have been bought and paid for are
taking whack at business policy
requiring IN irksome tax on the poor
and middle classes during times of
peace.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Neither Indiana nor Connecticut
gave national prohibition vote when
it came up in congress the other day,
but for that matter, stuck up Massa-
chusetts gave it only one, to thirteen
against.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Democratic papers dependent on
federal patronage for a living are
considerably worried over the outlook.
They realize that the Democratic
goose is being cooked to brown
sizZle
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

prosperity is Predicted by secre-
tary Redfield." Democratic news
paper headlines. Of course. That is
the principal business of cabinet off
cers-predicting.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Villa is said to be the real ruler
Of Mexico, but he should recall that
even real rulers don't wear very well
down there, and refrain from becom-
ing vainglorious.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Retiring congressman, whose term
ends with the present session, will
find some encouragement in the fact
that Joe Cannon came back. Pub
lie sentiment makes the shifting
sands seem stationary by compari-
SON
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

We trust the sucker crop will not
be as prolific this year as in the
past. We are tired of keeping such
fakirs as barley, Carson, and few
railroad promoters well fed and cloth
ed. Let the money our people have
to part with be for some good pur-
pose-that of aiding home projects.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

sleet and cold wave that will frost
your whiskers. This is according to
Ira Hicks. OF course the weather
prognostieator does not always hit
the nail on the head so far as this
mountainous section is concerned, but
we have found his predictions quite
reliable the past two years,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

No doubt President Wilson wishes
he had tho power to fire some Of the
senators who have tired of being mere
figureheads. Not senator on the
Democratic side Of the house has dar-
ed peep or air his personality the pest
two years.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

With the highway completed be-
tween Durango and Denver hundreds,
yes, thousands, of automobile parties
will visit and pass through Durango
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

When one cannot find most any
kind Of gambling game in Denver
look for the laot days. Denver pa
pcrs manage to keep the fact we'll
advertised.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Denver expects to vote bonds for
the erection of new county and city
building. The present county building
is too small and out of date to meet
the requirements.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The farm hen is the hen that yields
a profit in the egg basket rather than
the one that takes off the blue rib
bon in the show. Sometimes the two
are combined in the same bird, but
not always.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

This is the cattleman's country. 1t
is claimed by some that the cattle
interests represent 85 per cent of the
business of the San Juan basin, bar
ing the various kinds of mining.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Despite its efforts to maintain neu-
trality, the Chicago Tribune classifies
the kaiser with Mrs. o'Leary's COW,
another noted confIagration starter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

President Wilson is liable to find
that he has senate on his hands the
rest Of his term. Up to the present
the senate and house have been like
wax in the moulder's hands.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

While several storms Of a small
magnitude are slated in between, we
are not going to have any severe
weather until about the goth Of the
month when We can look for snow,
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Two hundred and thirteen murders
was Chicago's 1914 record. Proba-
bilities are not half dozen of the
number will be convicted.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Our neighboring counties should see
TO it that connecting roads are placed
in shape for through auto travel as
early as possible in the spring.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

II some one will pay railroad, pull
man fare and hotel expenses we
might be induced to take in the San
Diego exposition.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The years go by and Durango re-
mxins without a federal building or
even an appropriation, all because
Senator Thomas failed to make good.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

VIM, Allen White doesn't know
where the Bull Moose party is going,
but admits it has been going south
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The legislative session opens to-
morrow. Let US hope it will be bust
ness from start to finish. We have
had enough Of politics.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Merrie England probably will not
be quite 80 much since the Germans
have demonstrated that they can come
across.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Diversified farming is doing the
business for Colorado, and especially
this southwest. This is evidenced on
all sides.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

A Chicago professor announces
that starvation is painless DEATH
But this is not expected to lessen the
demand for three square meals per
day.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

See that there is absolutely no draft
in the poultry house. The birds can
stand much cold, but drafts will kill
them.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Why not settle the European war
with prize fight between Doc Cook
and Peary7
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

If the reported information under
postoge stamps is reliable, Hungary
il properly named.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

No one was specially bothered
with mosquitoes in this neck Of the
woods during the holiday season.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Be OF good cheer. Remember that
Durango is prosperous compared with
most other sections.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

A little relief is offered by recent
picture Of the kaiser in which he isn't
wearing his fighting clothes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

A Pennsylvania poultry keeper sold
$120 worth Of peaches from one town
lot this season. He kept flock of
chickens on the lot also. Peaches,
plnms or pears and poultry go well
together. Two crops on the same
land you see, and each helping the
other.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07
POULTRY NOTES.

In hen only lays one egg a week
for Il year. it will pay for her food,
and every additional egg means pro-
fit. If hen lays three eggs week
she will give double the profit deriv-
ed from a hen that lays two eggs.
The greater the number of eggs the
number of eggs the cheaper the cost
of production in proportion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07
POULTRY POINTERS.

A teaspoonful Of tincture Of chlor-
ide Of iron to each quart Of water
will effect a cure for roup.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

According to report just issued
by Judge Ben Lindsey, Denver child
rem hold the worlds banner record for
good behavior. He declares that the
percentage of juvenile delinquency
last year was less than in any city
in the u. S. A.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The poultry silo is. the latest idea
in silo architecture. 1t is small
silo designed to preserve green cut
clover, alfalfa, corn, etc, for feeding
poultry during the winter.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Secretary of State Bryan expert
enced the joy of being grandfather
for the seventh time when a daugh-
ter was born to Mr.. and Mrs. w. j..
Bryan, Jr., the last of the week. 1t
is the third child of the younger
Bryan home and all are daughters.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07
The legislative session should be
short and sweet.

Now brace up for record year in
Durango and the San Juan basin.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

A simple outfit for Gambling eggs
can be made out of small hand lamp
and an ordinary pasteboard box suf-
ficiently large to be placed over the
lamp. after the ends have been re-
moved. without risk of fire. In or
der to supply air to the enclosed lamp
notches should be cut in the edge on
which the box rests. A round hole
is then cut in the box at the level
Of the lamp flame and the Gambling
done by holding each egg against this
hole while the rest Of the room II in
darkness. The light from the lamp
reveals the contents Of the egg, and
those that show any defect can b
rejected.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07
OUT HERE IN COLORADO.

Building permits in Denver, for the
year just ended, exceed the previous
year by 1857. The increase in value
was $S53,212. Building showed the
greatest activity in December when
the permits totaled in value S593,510.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

No man who does not like a hen,
who cannot see beauty or excellence
in hen, and who feels like kicking
hei or shooing her away whenever
she comes near, will never succeed
as poultryman.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

instead of Hampton Roads as first re-
ported.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

White clover hay is the richest in
lime. Feeding clover is a preventa-
time of soft-shelled eggs. Cut clover
hay has helped revolutionize the poul-
try business. Red clover hay con-
tains about twenty-eight pounds Of
lime to the thousand pounds. Scald
the clover hay at night, and keep it
covered, SO it can steam. See that
the clover is cut to one-third to one
half inch lengths. When longer it is
apt to pack in the crop, causing CROP
bound.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Anthony Perry was found guilty Of
murder in the first degree and SEN
fenced to life Imprisonment as recon-
mended by jury in the Boulder dis
trict court for the killing of Steven
Kojuharof at the Hecla mine at Louis
vile last August. The jury deliber-
ated for sixteen hours.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Wool production of the United
tSates in 1914 totaled 20O,l92,0OO
pounds, according to estimates by the
bureau of crop estimates of the de-
partment of agriculture. This is
about 100000 pounds less than that
of 1913, as estimated by the Nation
al Association of Wool Manufacture
ers. The estimate of wool produc
tion is the first ever made by the
department of agriculture. The esti-
mated production for 1914, as COM
pared with 1918, is given by states
for the entire country. Montana rank
ed first in production of raw wool in
1914 with an output of 30,177,000
pounds; Wyoming was second with
28,476,O00 pounds, and New Mexico
third with 19,O77,000 pounds.
Representative Gardner's efforts to
have the army and navy increased
goes merrily onward. His latest eff
fort was to introduce bill to add
5000 men to the coast artillery corps.
Portsmouth, where the Formidable
was sunk, was considered the safest
harbor on the English coast. 1t is
the chief naval station of England.
The harbor is four miles in length
and about the same width, but the en-
trance is only 1,200 feet across. 1t
has been said in this protected spot
the whole British navy might ride
with security. The arm of the Brit
ish channel with which it commune
Gates is the roadsted of Sptzhead.
The naval station is about 20 miles
southeast of Southampton and sixty
five miles southwest of London.
The state colony at Gardner, Mass,
has modern Rip Van Wrinkle who
has been asleep for ten months He
knows nothing of the present war and
physicians claim he may sleep for
years. -.~..A
Lieutenant Colonel Waterman. in
charge of the military forces in the
northern Colorado coal fields, says the
liquor embargo there will not be rails
ed until after the departure of the
federal troops. The governors en-
barge expires tomorrow at midnight.
Belmont county, Ohio, has 1000
applications for the 80 additional sa-
loon licenses to be granted. The
great ursh for licenses is due to the
fact that West Virginia, fright across
the way" is dry. Belmont county
was formerly dry but voted wet at
the last election in order to take care
of the West Virginia trade.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

II sexes are equal, geese pair. The
laying season usually opens in Feb
ruary. Young ganders make better
breeders than do young geese. As =
rule geese are free from disease. Old
geese are more reliable, and lay more
eggs than do young geese. Geese
live longer than do any Of our do
nestle poultry.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The ore shipped from the A. S. &
VI. company from San Miguel county
.otaled in value $1,604, 4,0S4.07.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The condition Of the bowels il the
best indication of the fowls health.
When the droppings are more or less
hard, of dark brown color, capped
with white, we know the fowl is en-
joying the best of health. But when
they are watery and yellow, indigss-
tion, if not liver troubles are the
causes.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

During the incubation eggs should
be tested on the seventh and four
teenth days. At the first test the air
cell should measure about a quarter
of an inch, on the tenth day half
inch; fifteenth day, five-eighths inch;
nineteenth day, three-quarters inch.
The measurement should be taken
from the middle of the large end.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

In charging an incubator with eggs
they should be all of uniform size
and color. The brown shells are
thicker than the white shells and
therefore demand different treatment.
Moisture or ventilation sufficient for
the one class would not do for the
other. This is the cause Of many
failures.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

Representative Gardner's efforts to
have the army and navy increased
goes merrily onward His latest eff
fort was to introduce bill to add
5000 men to the coast artillery corps.
Semi-weekly herald., 1915-01-07

The state colony at Gardner, Mass,
has a modern Rip Van Wrinkle who
has been asleep for ten months. He
knows nothing of the present war and
physicians claim he may sleep for
years. -
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
JUDGE UPHOLDS
 COMMISSION ACT

Montgomery March -(Special.)-S eial Judge Horace Stringfelow today rendered q decision upnoding the const- tutionality of the Montgomery commission, government act, passed at the recent ses- sion of the legislature, creating the board of safety, but declared unconstitutional that feature of the bill prohibiting the present commissioners from running for reelection at the next general election
 The decree of Judge Stringfellow was made final on motion of Maj. William A. Gunter, Sr, representing the city, in or der that the case may be taken to the supreme court without delay.
 The attack on the Montgomery commits sion government act was begun shortly after the legislature adjourned last month, when the city applied for q temporary injunction enjoinng the board of safety from serving under the provisions of the act. This petition was denied, and a hearing was set for argument on the pe- tition of the city for q permanent in- junction, Judge Stringfallow having been chosen to try the case because of the fact that Judge Gunter, judge of the city court. was Ineligible by reason of his re- lationshp to member of the commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
AGAINST
 BASEBALL RULES

Jackson, Miss, March 19.=(Special) ) Representatives of several colleges met here last night and protested against the summer baseball rules of the South. ern Intercollegiate Athletic association. The rule which bars men who played semi professional ball in the summer was the chief bone of contention, it be- ing urged that they earn sufficient money in that way to pay their tuition for the next college term
 The following resolution, signed by Chancellor J. N. Powers of the Univer- sity of Mississippi; Douglass Anderson Of Tulane college, NJ. W. Swartz of Mill. saps, J. w P. Provine of Mississippi. Thomas W. Atkinson of the University Of Louisiana, and B. NJ. Walker of the A. x NJ. at Starkville, was adopted:
 Resolved, That it be the sense of this meeting that the rules concerning the playing of summer baseball be abro- gated or modified, and that we hereby request the special committee of the S. A. A. having the summer baseball rules under investigation to incorporate this resolution in their report to the annual meeting."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
Ky RICHARD r. LUssIEp

he was the best man on RiclSeys staff O'Neill was positive that other major league clubs would not overlook Hale throughout the heated period.
 
 It the game with the Athletics al- though opposed by the redoubtable Wally Schang of world series fame. George Hale stood well under the scrutiny of the vis- iting scribes, and Spiek Hall of the Pub lie Ledger stated that for that game at least Hale appeared as good as Schang. Speaking of Spicl< Hall, this versatile baseball scribe, who formerly was on the Nashville Tennessean, was favorably im- pressed with the Barons' showing Hall was particularly struck with the snappi- ness and vim of the Birmingham play CTS He said
 "That lighting spirit Is bound to bring victories and those Barons don't appear to be whipped until the last out"
 The arrival of Eddie Mcdonald the last of the fhold-outs'' is expected at any time. With the arrival of this veteran complications will arise as to the second base position Lately Jack" Coombs has shown wonderful form, and it will be no easy task to push their youngster in the discard. Cecil Coombs is evidently aft CT q job in the Southern league. and un- less all the signs faail he very nearly has one ''inched' with the Barons.
 
 Charlie C'Red'D Stewart Is working hard to get in condition. This veteran will have to work very hard as Arthur Hartle is fielding in center in grand style and hitting the pill at timely moments. Hfartle is serious-minded young player and has favorably impressed Molesworth.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
FACTS AND FANCIES
 FRESH FROM THE BARON CAMP

Stewart to win out will have to come with some classy baseball for he has keen op- position.
 Molesworth is still holding on to his youngsters. There are a few that he must allow to go very soon, but the chubby one is rather loathe to start the cutting process. 1t is possible that tue whole squad will reach Birmingham be fore any cutting down is attempted if this happens the Ricl<wood fans will have an opportunity of seeing goodiy oliection of ball tossers
 of the pitching staff Moley has little to worry about, He still has ia pitchers on hand all of whom arc in excellent condition with the possible exception of Dicky Roberston, who has ''lxink" in his arm. However. Diclky will soon round in form and is expected to havc q successful season. Dave Roth, Arthur lohnson and omar Harderove are now ready for the arduous Southern cam paign. and of the youngsters Carl Ray, Patricia Dougherty and Karl Black. three southpaws, are practically Class A hurlers. Of the right t-handers Bur leigh Grimes and John Cantley are the only recruits that have shown any class McDuffie, Love and Colwell will neod more seasoning before playing in the Southern league.
 The Louisville Colonels will be met Friday and Saturday, and some hot games are anticipated with Jack Hay dens bunch. However, Moleswortli feels qute capable of handling any team from the American association after beating the Athletics,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
RAY AND ROBERTSON POUNDED HARD AND
 bAR0NS ARE BEATEN
Louisville Club Rolls Up 12 Runs While Moley's Bunch Count Only
 Thrice

Orlando, Fla, March 19.-(Special )-In- effective pitching by Robertson and Ray allowed the Louisville "Colonels' to de- feat the Barons this afternoon by the one-sided score of 12 to 2
 The Baronial swatters were powerless before the slants of Ellis and Perry of the visitors. 1t was q loosely played same. and featured by long hitting. Three triples and two doubles were gleaned from the slants of the hurlers. DiclSy Robertson started on the mound for the Barons aad yielded three bingles for a trio of runs in the first. In the second Richard got by. but in the third the "Colonels'' renewed the bombardment and scored a duo on a triple and a one-base knock. Tn the fourth, with Ray pitch ing, Jack Hayden's bunch scored one when Weinberg was ''beaned'' and CIern- mons was walked. Ellis sacrificed and was. safe on an error by Ray With the bases full, Weinberg scored on a passed ball by Johnson. The firth and sixth were scoreless innings for the visitors but in the seventh four hits, two hit batsmen, one error resulted in five runs.
 The 'Colonels'' scored their last run in the eighth on two singles
 The Barons scored one in the third when Robertson was passed and ad- Nanced to second on Carrolfs single and third on Hartle's sacrifice, which snuffed out Carroll at the midway station On liemmingway tap to short Robertson scored. In the sixth Hemmingway walked and advanced on Sloan's tap to second Mcbride went out, Derrick to Weinberg, but Coombs singled sharply to right, scoring Hemmingway Ellam trip1ed to deep right, scoring Coombs Johnson grounded out.
 The same teams will play again to- morrow afternoon and Monday and Tues day in Lakeland, the training camp of the "Colonels.''
 The box score:
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-03-20
ENGLISH STEAMSHIP
 ELUDES SUBMARINE

Halifax, N. S., March 19.-Several Ger man submarines lay in wait for the AL Ian liner Hesperian, as she steamed through the Mersey on her way from Liverpool to Halifax, but through ad- vance knowledge of their presence she eluded them. according to reports of passengers who were landed here to- day.
 Captain Main had been warned of sub marines by wireless. The time of his de- pa.ture was kept secret and by darkening the ship and following a zig-zag course the steamer passed safely through the war zone.
 The Hesperian brought in 200 passen- gers and a heavy mail.