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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
A PARTY AFRAID OF ITSELF.

In the last congress the Demo-
cratic majority in the house was 1876.
The ration Of Democrats and Repub-
leans was slightly more than two
20 one. The committees of the house
contain 81 members, and the Demo
rats We're justified in arranging the
number to comprise fourteen Demo-
rats to seven Republicans.
In this congress tho Democratic
majority is only 20. The ration of
Democrats is slightly more than one
20 one; and the committees containing
Il members should comprise IL Demo
rats and 10 Republicans-or at the
Utmost ~ Democrats and nine Re.
1ublicans.
Yet the Democrats intend to make
10 such arrangement. They propose
o maintain their numerical ascen-
lency on the committees. Publicly
hey give no reason for this except
that they have the power to do so
md that they intend to exercise that
power. Privately, however, it is well
known that the Democratic leaders
are afraid to diminish their party
representations on the committees of
the house.
The Democratic party is honey
eombed with sedition One or two
Bryan men on committee, made up
IN just proportions could at any time
throw the control of the committee
INTO Republican hands. The house is
full of prospective rebels and the
leaders intend TO take no chances.
In effect, the Democratic party is
afraid of itself. 1t cannot trust to
the loyalty of its own members. Yet
that party in such condition, is en-
tering upon a session of congress in
which larger and more momentous
issues are at stake than for a gen
Grafton Of past Legislation. That
party, in such a condition. expects to
control the decision of those issues.
God save the United States of Ameri-
lea!
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
FOR CHILDREN's COUGHS.

You cannot use anything better for
your child's cough and cold than DR.
Kings New Discovery. 1t is prepar-
ed from Pine Tar, mixed with healing
and soothing balsams. 1t does not con-
tain anything harmful and is slightly
laxative, just enough to expel the
poisons from the system. DIR. Kings
New Discovery is antiseptic-kills
the cold germs-raises the phlegm-
loosens the cough and soothes the ir-
ritation. Don't put off treatment
Coughs and colds often lead to seri-
Gus lung troubles. 1t is also good fol
adults and the aged. Get bottle to-
lay. All druggists.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

"There is an increased confidence
among both manufacturers and con-
sumers of dyestuffs that at an early
date legislation may be secured from
congress which will give the necessary
security to American manufacturers
of synthetic colors that their indus
try will not be threatened by organ
ICED underselling at the close of the
present war" The above is con-
tanned in press bulletin published by
Secretary Redfield's department. Well
we'll has Redfield recanted? Has the
Republican policy of protection at
length commended itself to him ?
Or is this statement put up for cam
paign consumption? Does any manu-
facturer have confidence in the Demo-
cratic party-the party of ineffici-
ency, negation and free trade-to the
extent that he will trust that party
to put into operation tariff policy
which will protect American indus
tries?
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
Silvnrton Camp Shipping High
Grad Tungsten

A shipment Of tungsten ore which
ran " per cent in tungsten acid, has
been made from the Dawn of Day
mine near Silverton to Pennsylvania,
according to a report received by the
state mining commissioner. Ore which
runs " per cent in tungsten acted is
as high grade as ever has been snip
ped from Colorado and has renewed
the interest of mining men in the
tungsten fields turnout the San Juan
district. AS a result of the high
character of tungsten found in the
Dawn of Day mine, it has been de
cided to resume operations in the
North Star mine on Sultan noun
tain.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The Democratic editor VINO informs
us that President Wilson untaxed
he food and clothing of the poor"
should consult the reports of the
Democratic administration before re
peating his declaration. And for two
reasons; First, it is mighty poor
politics to acknowledge that the Dem
lcrotic majority in congress were the
lool in the hands of the president
and that it was not congress that
passed the tariff act; second, the rec
)rds show that, even before the war,
;ost of living materially advanced.
Therefore, what ever "untaxing" was
lone, is scarcely creditable to the man
,r men who did it. From any view
point, the assertion that the presi-
lent "untaxed the clothing and food
If the poor" is a reflection both
upon the president andthe Demo-
ratio majority. If Democratic con-
yressmen are willing to become mere
echoes, they should have become
echoes in a good cause. II the presi-
lent had control of the congress he
should have exercised that power for
he production of desirable results
The Democratic congress, therefore,
should be condemned for Indicating
is constitutional functions and pow
RS and the president should be call
ID to account for using his usurped
powers in such way as to increase
he cost of living. In the meantime,
untaxing was what really happened
20 us when the tariff bill was passed
here will be some millions of people
who would like to be taxed.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
SCIATICA's PIERCING PAIN.

To kill the nerve pains of Sciatica
you can always depend on Sloan's
Liniment. 1t penetratcs to the seat
of the pain and brings ease as soon
as it is applied. A great comfort,
too, with Sloans is that no rubbing
is required. Sloan's liniment is in
valuable for stopping muscular or
nerve pain of any kind. Try it at
once if you suffer with rheumatism.
lumbago, sore throat. pain in the
chest. sprains, bruises. etc. 1t is
excellent for neuralgia and head
ache. csc At al druggists.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
Remains Forwarded TO
SteycnsviIle, Texas.

The body of the late Phil Geren
was forwarded to his old home in
Texas this morning. 1t was accom-
panied by Roy Geren, nephew OF
the deceased. The funeral was held
IN Dolores yesterday, with the X OF
P's. in charge. Last evening it was
sent to Durango, and taken from the
train to the Ames & Bradford Under
taking parlors for the night. This
morning a delegation of Elks escorted
it to the station.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
DON'T sCoLD FRETFUL CHILD
rem,

That nervousness, fretting and rest
.lessness is no doubt caused by worms
or constipation. Instead of whipping
or scolding. give oyur child treat
ment of Kickapoo Worm Killer. Nice
candy CONNECTIONS that kill the worms
and are laxative enough to move the
bowels and expel not only the worms
but accumulated poisons. These
poisons and worms bring on fever
make children nervous and irritable,
reduce their vitality and make them
victims of sickness. Get box of
Kickapoo Worm Killer today at your
druggist, only 25c.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The administration endeavors to
cram il down the throats of the peo-
pie that it is the monied interests
that are paying the war tax, when
the fact is, it's the consumers-the
ones who always get in the neck.
Take the proposed bank check tax
advocated by Wilson. Who will pay
tie bill? Not the banks and in many
cases not the one who writes the
check, but the one to whom the check
is sent. Let us take the local cream
cry for instance. 1t sends out from
500 to a thousand checks to farm
ers each month for cream. The in
stitution would not be able to pay
the extra expense unless it reduced
the price of cream, or deducted two
cents from the farmer every time "a
check was sent. One check does not
count, but it is the volume of checks
and if the administration recommen-
dations go thru La Plata county
farmers will pay the bill every time
they receive pay in the shape of a
check. Oh. yes, this preparedness
scheme is great one.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Politicians anxious for revival
of high tariffs profess to fear that
Europe will begin dumping It's goods
IN this country as soon as the war is
over says the Portland, Oregon
journal, Democratic and pro-Wilson
Which shows that the political edi-
tor of the Journal has not been read.
ing the news disaptches very close.
ly. Secretary of Commerce Redfield
is one of the most vociferous alarm.
lists in the matter of after the wal
dumping And he isn't anxious fol
high tariffs. Neither is he much OF
a politician, judging by the havoc
he has wrought in this administra.
ton.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

An increase in the expert of starch
TO the South American countries will
be used by Secretary Radfield to
stiffen up the present administration
Heretofore these countries have re-
ceived their supply from Germany
Exports of starch for the fiscal year
1913, under the Republican tariff
amounted to lll,000000 pounds. For
the fiscal year 1914, nine months UNI
der the Democratic tariff law, exports
amounted to 100000 pounds. For
the fiscal year 1915, eleven months
war period, exports rose to 100000
900 pounds.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
Engineering Corps Disbanded
for the Winter.

On account of the weather condi-
tions, the engineering corps, which
has been making the survey for the
IN & r. G. broad gauge cut of
has ben disbanded for the winter.
Since operations commenced in July,
the survey from South Fork to
Juanita has been completed. 1t is
understood it will require two or three
months to compile the estimates on
the seasons field notes. l.. B. Fur
man, locating engineer for the road
was bound for Pennington this morn
ng to spend Christmas with his lam
lily before going to Denver to look
after business that comes under his
supervision.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

1t is evident President Wilson is
planning on being elected by voters
who sympathize with the allied cause
IL is certain he will not receive any
Of the German vote, whether justly
or not. But we don't believe the
people are going to be blinded by any
such flapdoodle, as the administra-
ton is putting for about prepared,
ness, and the Lord knows full well
that every economic question advanc-
ed has been . failure. Because Mr..
Wilson. has. heep. careful In steering
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
Eliminating Distance with Auto.

Frank Allen made record run
with an auto from here to Gallup
on Sunday. Mrs. R. P. Hopkins re-
ceived a telegram informing her that
her father and mother were both very
ill at Alamogordo. Mr.. Allen started
with her to Gallup at 9:15, stopped for
dinner en- route and reached Gallup
at 4:45. On the return trip he left
Gallup at 8 a. m, stopped 40 minutes
for dinner and got here at 4 o'clock.
Harrington Times Hustler.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Yesterday was Oren Frary's birth
day anniversary. The event was
marked by a surprise dinner given for
him by Mrs. Frary and her mother
Mrs. J. f. Bradford. Arrangements
for the affair were carried out with
sc much secrecy he did not have an
inkling Of it until the guests greeted
him on his return home last evening
at Z o'clock. Pink and white carna
transformed the center piece of the
table. 1he other decorations conform
ed to these color effects. A birthday
cake with Is CD candles was fea-
ture of the dinner. Around the fes.
tai board were seated Mr.. and Mrs.
L. II. Burdick, Mr.. and Mrs. Harley
Hubbard, Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Bar
Der, Mr.. and Mrs. |. J. Bradford, Mrs,
j. E. Bradford and Mr.. and Mrs.
Frary.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Mrs. Oil Harlow of Kansas City
has positively sprung something new:
from time immemorial when a mar
RED man strays thru flowery paths
with woman not his wife, the wife.
3ounces on the other woman and with
he knew not what he did forgive
ness takes her husband back, if she
can get him. Oil Harlow's wife miss
ed his for day or two last week,
and looked him up: discovered him
with wine glass in his hand drink
ing to the health of a lovely blonde,
who was smiling into his eyes. Mr..
Harlow hardly glanced at the blonde,
but swung heavily upon her husbands
Jaw. He dropped to the floor and
Mrs. Harlow explained to the crowd
that in her opinion the married man
who ran around with girl was the
one to hit That's something nav.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

the ship of state and avoiding war
with foreign nations is not going to
elect him. 1t is the duty of the ad-
ministration to use every means at
hts command to run down the bomb
plotters and dynamiters and to de-
mand protection for Americans on
board summarized liners.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

With tax roll of 5000, 544.67 in La
Plata country, the property sold for
the amount has been decreased, as sew
eral of the properties have been re-
deemed The showing is an excellent
one and attests to the general pros
perity of the section.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The Republicans were wise in as
suming the offensive. An early con
vention, a ringing platform that
means something, and man for pres
ident who will not play to the gal
leries and who regards his platform
pledge binding.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

A marriage license was issued to-
day to Henry Newcomb De Yapp OF
Chama and Miss Olive Clara Duer OF
Rio Arriba county, N. M. The groom
elect is proprietor of the chama hotel.
His bride-to-be is one of the popular
teachers of that sect.on. The mar
riage is scheduled to occur this after
noon. 1t is understood the Rev. Jaeger
# the Baptist church will have charge
of the ceremony.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

G. Fl. Charlton, register of the Du-
range land office, reports the follow
ing lands have ben restored to the
public domain and will be subject to
entry on and after January II, 1916:
The southeast quarter of section 6,
the southeast quarter of section 8,
and the northeast quarter of section
l6, township %, north range IA west.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
State University Students
Arrive Tomorrow Night.

Lester Johnson, Hubert Wynn, For
est Sanders and Donald Coulson, as
boast of, are scheduled to arrive from
the State university tomorrow even
ing, to spend the holidays with their
parents.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Appeals for food, clothing and mon
ey to care for the starving Belgians
Poles and Serbians, DO not have the
same effect they did year ago, al
tho the necessity for doing something
is greater than ever. And then some
talk about the divine right Of kings
They should be placed on the rock
pile.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

With the Brakes out of official
power there is quiet in the coal camps
of Colorado. Colorado sure reaped a
whiriwind when it retained Pearce in
office mad thus the misfit labor com
missioner. But let US forget it.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Movies used to advertise Bolivia S
industries" is the heading of press
bulletin published by the department
of commerce. Apparently the depart
ment of commerce is used for the
same purpose, not only by Bolivia,
but by other countries as well.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Ten cars of sheep passed thru Du-
range today, consigned to Thompson
G. Hechtman of Mancos. They were
fine lot of animals which the own
ers purchased in Lima, Colorado a
few days ago.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Wilson to congress: Have good
time at the peoples expense. That's
what l am going to do during the
holidays. And then he called taxi
to carry him to the wedding place.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The Herald has just received Yule
Tide greetings from C. H. Ruhmland
and wife, she who was Linda Kellen-
berger, former Durango people who
have resided in the Hawaiian Islands
for the past two years. They are very
happy in their new home, where health
and prosperity attend their way.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
LIyEN UP YOU'D TORPID LIVER.

To keep your liver active use DR..
Kings New Life Pills. They insure
good digestion, relieve constipation,
and tone up the whole system
keep your eye clear and your skin
fresh and healthy looking. Only 25c;
at your druggist.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Somebody ought to cite that Uni
tartan minister who recently declar-
ed there are no miracles today, to the
action OF an Iowa congressman who
cant see the need of new federal
building in the largest city in his dis
trlc1
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Mrs. Reese McCIoskey left for Palo
Alto California this morning to spend
the Christmas recess with her son
Downs. who is sophomore in Stan
ford university. She is making the
trip via Denver and Ogden.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

With the stirring note to Austria
and the way u. S. officials are go
ing after the bomb ploters, the Eu-
ropean nations will begin to think
Uncle Sam is beginning to brace up.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

auto to Durango and have arranged
to give sacred concert at the Bap-
fist church in the evening. Monday
night they are to appear in Silverton.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The overworked congressman and
senators will take rest until after
the holidays. Having placed the
screws on the people IN the way OF
Increased taxation they Will no doubt
enjoy themselves to the fullest extent
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

f. l.. Palmer, ranger at the Pinker-
ton station, underwent an operation
for acute appendicitis this afternoon.
DR.. A. w. Robbins is the surgeon IN
attendance. W. A. Navinger is very
much improved today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Save your spare change for the
bank check law. It's simply awful,
Mable, but having hired the fiddler,
he must be paid
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

This nation never had president
who paid SO little attention to plat
form pledges as Woodrow. Party
pledges are like toys with the presi-
Dental lover.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The Germans are busy people. They
always have something up their
sleeve. You cannot help but admire
their pluck.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

We are all glad the Washington
splicing has taken place. Maybe the
press associations will use the wires
Tor something besides what Mrs.
Calf does.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Have you observed the papers are
not filled with mouthings from Ken
nehan of late? Putting Rhoaddy in
the brush pile was commendable
thing~on the part of the Colorado
voters
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

The prosperity wave McAdoo talks
about so glibly must be sidetracked
among the munition makers.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
Jubilee Singers.

Jubilee Singers.
The entertainment given By the
Southern Jubilee Singers at Red
Men hall last night was pleasing
success. An audience of more than
400 people greeted the company and
accorded them enthusiastic applause.
The well balanced program ranged
from rag time to classical numbers
The entertainers were at their best in
the old time Southern selections.
Next in popularity were the jubilee
songs given in the Dixie camp
meeting style. An imitation cornet
solo was a novelty that was greatly
appreciated. The reader. who was
also the accompanist, gave two well
rendered selections from Paul Dunbar.
Today the company went to Farm
ington, Tomorrow they return by
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

This is the eventful day--witf
Woodrow and Mrs. Gait.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Germany is said to wish to- have
oyertures for peace. Mr.. Ford has
not landed yet, either.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Colorado is enjoying a reign of
peace to what she did under the
Brakes and Kennehans.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Some pains-taking statician has
discovered that there are 500, 100000
rats in this country and that each
tat eats two cents worth of food a
lay. Indicating that statistics are
about the most unreliable things in
me world.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Two informations, charging him
with grand larcency were flleo
AGAINST Andy Frost this morning. The
court overruled Vol Anderson's mo-
ton for new trial.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

afternoon. Twenty-Five ladies were
present to enjoy the excellent pro-
gram rendered and the social hour
which followed.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Traffic rules are all right. The real
reform must come from the drivers
OF automobiles.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Everybody should declare a truce
for the holidays.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

About the biggest four-flushei
ever in the cabinet is a man by the
name of McAdoo.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

1t is now charged that Carranza
las instituted a systematic persecu-
lion OF the Catholics in Old Mexico
contrary to pledges made this country.
What can one expect from a cut
.hroat, and that is what every Mexican
lspirant to the throne is.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

A sworn statement shows that the
New York Times prints more adver-
tisemts by 100 per cent than any
other New York paper, the World
coming next, and then in the order
named: Herald, American, Sun, Tri-
Dune, Press. The average circulation
Of the Times for November is given
as 31S,274.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

B. W. Ritter departed for Denver
this morning on legal business.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

One week from today is christmas
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

John V. Diefenthaler, first deputy
collector of internal revenue in New
York, and a woman clerk were arrest
I'd the other day, charged with selling
lists of income tax payers. The law
provides fine of $1,000 or imprison-
ment for not exceeding one year for
information divulging the tax returns,
also prohibits the guilty from hold
ing office under the government in
the future.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM SATURDAYS DAILY

J. E. Locke delivered ranch pro-
duce here today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Government officials see deficit
Of around SSl 100000 for 1916. No
combination outside of Democrats
would last long under similar condi-
lions.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

E. j. Hays was down from the AM
mas valley today on ranch business.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1915-12-20

Charles Winners condition is UNI
changed. He is a very sick child.