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Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

tie sole issue.
The New York Word recently polled
the members of the Republican Ma
tional committee at is meeting in
Washington. Thirty-three of the
forty-nine replied and a large ma
jcrity gave the tariff as the main
issue.
A statement that seems to reflect
the feeling of many leading men was
made by one of the committeeman
who said I'VE accept the president S
challenge on the tariff but we will
make our own issues"
The Republicans indicated their in
tontions to take the offensive in the
coming fight by fixing the date of the
national convention week ahead of
the Democratic convention. As for
the issues upon which the battle must
be waged the work of the present
congress will go a long way to de-
termining what they will be.-Des
Moines Capital.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
MUST BE SWEPT our.

The spies have got such a foothold
in America as to make it quite I'M
pleasant for all concerned. The whole
spy system mas demoraiized America
more than any one can tell. There
fore, before we have a harmonious
and united country. the spies must all
be hunted down. Otherwise we will
be in the condition similar to that
OF Mexico. II is supposed the Jap
anese have spies all over the Pacific
coast. Since the discovery of the
bank clerk in New York, whose bush
ness it was 70 furnish information to
the head OF the German syp system,
our government had better make a
search thru the state department ana
the treasury. No doubt there are
spies in those departments. The Ger
mans have talked confidently about
what the United States would do ana
would not do and they must have some
means of information not in reach OF
the public. Our government is so
free that every man thinks he is en-
titled to do as he pleases, regard
less Of any allegiance to any gov
eminent The bank clerk who had
ben giving out Information was paid
$50 week for copying dispatches
and documents. He undoubtedly
thought that he was performing
legitimate service. He did not real
lie that he was stealing; much less
cid he realize that ne was betraying
his adopted country. He will know
better the next time and if he is
properly punished others will know
better. If the United States laws are
not comprehensive enough congress
being nov in session. should. make a
new law to fit the case.
Possibly the reader has not stopped
10 consider the extent Of the spy sys-
TEN and how fun it is OF evil thru
out the entire country. The feredal
secret service ought to be enlarged
and drag net thrown out every
where TO catch the spies OF high and
low degree. These things should not
be done to punish any foreign eoun-
try or any foreign peoples, but to
protect America
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Fred Olsen Out of Jail.

Fred Olsen is enjoying his liberty
And domestic harmony has been re-
stored in his household. 1t is under
stood the "in-law" problems that have
been his portion have been met by
MIN and his wife leaving town. Yes
terday afternoon at the request of
the deputy district attorney and the
deputy sheriff, Justice Maddox ac-
cepted payment of the costs in the
case against Olsen and gave him 30
days in which to pay the fine as
sessed against him for. assaulting his
brother-in-law. The Jail sentence still
hangs over him if the money is not
forthcoming when due. The fact that
reconciliation had been affected
between Olsen and his wife influenced
the justice to give him time to meet
his payment.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
G. o. P. CAMPAIGN ISSUES.

Several polls taken recently among
Republicans indicate that the tariff
will be a prominent issue in the next
presidential campaign. In one of
these, taken by The Literary Digest,
the editor of the Capital gave the
following statement when asked con-
corning the planks Of the next party
platform:
81 do not know what the issues will
be, but | would think they would be
in relation to restoring the tariff to
the products of the Pacific coast, in
GLIDING lumber and fruits and in main
tanning the sugar duty, and placing
duty on dyestuffs to induce capital
10 go into the manufacture of due
stuffs."
This position appears to have been
borne out by many others, for in the
summary of the poll the Literary
Digest declares that ''the tariff is
hailed as the dominant feature of the
Republican platform, in fact. by 45l
Republican editors ont OF 6s5 in re-
Spouse to the countrywide inquiry"
Among the Iowa editors polled ten
q them named . protective tariff as
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

diana. Michigan, Wisconsin and Iowa.
as well as illinois itself" To which
the speaker replied adequately and
truthfully by saying that those states
"are about as reliably Republican as
Vermont"
These are significant admissions to
come from Democratic leaders. The
Republican ticket lost out in 1912 in
every one OF these states. The DEM
ocrats carried all but one of them.
Now, Missouri is doubtful and the
others are as reliably Republican
as Vermont" II such a change has
occurred in political conditions in the
states named, it is entirely reasonable
to suppose that like condition ex-
lists in other parts of the country.
Such, indeed, is the fact, as every
test has shown. The Democrats may
locate their convention where they
will. They may nominate Wilson or
Bryan, or take new man to head
their ticket. 1t viii make no differ
ence. The country itself is now "as
reliably Republican as Vermont"
Nobody knows better than the Demo
Gratis the truth Of this, and it requirs
only clash of interest-such as the
contest over the convention city-to
bring out the truth.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
SIGNIFICANT ADMISSIONS.

The Democratic national conven-
ton was awarded to St. Louis, Mis-
sourla, because Missouri is looked
upon as being very shaky in its
Democracy and as needing a party
stimulant if Bourbonism is to be main
tanned in its ancient stronghold.
Champ Clark championed the cause
of st. Louis and frankly admitted
that Missouri is debatable territory.
Senator Jim Ham Lewis used
much the same kind Of an argument
for Chicago, which is, he said, @the
hub Of such doubtful atatss a. In
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
A NEW SCHEME ENTIRELY.

a majority oil Republicans have al
ways believed in the doctrine of
protective tariff. They have thought
that the best way to egualize things
was to charge the foreigner for the
privilege of bringing his goods into
the American market. This plan orig
mated under the administration of
George Washington.
A majority of the Democrats have
believed the doctrine of protection
to be entirely wrong. They have
advocated a tariff to produce revenue
In later years they have regarded
all tariff taxes as pure graft
These are the positions of the two
political parties as defined in former
years. However, there have been
Democrats who believed in protection
and Republicans who believed in a
low tariff or free trade.
Now, the European wars have cut
off the possibility of importations and
production on the other side of the
ocean, thus making an unusual de-
nand for American products.
In other words, the wars have bee.
a tariff wall, the like of which this
country never before experienced.
The Democrats being in power are
claiming that their new plan of tariff
has brought the present prosperity.
Republicans Immediately reply thai
there would have been dull business in
the United States, had not all the
factories in Europe been engaged in
making shrapnel and other munitions.
and had not every European country
been at war, with millions of men to
feed.
Republican protectionists are citing
the present conditions as a vindication
of the tariff The low tariff Demo
Gratis are refusing to see any sim
iarity.
However, Secretary Redfield of
the department of commerce, realiz-
ing that the war must end and that
thu tariff wall now existing must
be removed by the coming of peace,
and expecting a great inflow of Eu-
ropean made goods, has conceived n
new plan of keeping the foreign goods
out, without exacting tariff. Sec
rotary Redfield, in his printed report,
recommends the enactment of legis-
lation giving to foreign representa-
tiyes of the treasury department and
the department of justice, such added
powers and increased personnel, as
they may need to restrain "unfair
competition" from abroad. He asks
legislation providing that merchandise
sold in unfair competition or under
circumstances which tend to create
markets shall be prohibited. He rec
ommends that it be made unlawful to
sell or purchase articles at prices
materially below the current rates
in the country of production, in case
such prices are lower than the goods
can be made for in the United States.
The country will discuss the Red
field scheme, but will readily see that
as Democrat, Secretary Redfield
sees what is coming when the war is
over and that he is attempting to pre-
pare for it, while at the same time
avoiding a protective tariff. His re-
port shows the binding force of party
prejudice. by his refusal to adopt a
Republican doctrine when he knows
1t to be the correct one.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
spare the Horses.

The acting humane officer asked
the Herald to call coal haulers' at.
-ention TO the danger of overlooking
wagons while the streets are in such
a bad condition. Many teams are
being made to haul loads thru this
far beyond their strength. II team
sters viii heed this warning it will
same them the embarrassment of hav-
ing the officer call in person, to re-
mind them of this.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Mrs. Helen Wixon former super
lntendent of public instruction. and
Leslie Hubbard, state inheritance
tax appraiserJ are among the one
time San Juan basin folk who are
suggested as suitable persons to fin
the position of president of the state
teachers college, the place made va
cant by the death of DR.. X. 2. Sny-
der.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
John Real and Son Improving.

John Real and son Charles who
were injured in an auto accident are
improving. The former Will be able
10 leave the hospital the first of the
coming week. His son, who sustain
ed slight internal injuries, will be
confined there longer. 1t is thought
possible an operation will be neces-
sary before his health is fully re.
stored.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The banks, county and city offices
and leading mercantile establishments
will be closed all day New Years.
In order to give patrons ample time
to do their shopping for the double
holidty the stores will be open until
3 o'clock Friday evening.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Elks Mite Out.

The Elks again scored one of their
Dig social successes without the pres
enee Of the ladies, when they babe
lareweii to the old order of things
a. smoker last night. The pro-
gram of gaiety commenced at an early
nour and lasted until late one. We
nave 1t on good authority the liberal
supply of refreshments provided was
exhausted before the entertainment
was ever,
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Importance of Road Meet.

The good roads meeting at ouray
January 10, is of the utmost import
ance to this section. When our seen
&c attractions are made accessible BY
good highways it will be but
short time until people learn the
Rocky Mountains surpass in gran
ceur anything the old world has ia
offer.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The news of the death of Samuel
Briggs of Allison which occurred Sun
DAY evening. was received here last
night The deceased was born in
lorkshire. England 10 years ago.
Since the passing of his wife last
spring he has been failing fast. A
case OF grip was the immediate
cause Of his death, He is survived
oy -FOUR sons, James, Robert. Frank
and Matt. The first named has been
appointed administrator of his es-
tate' which consists of tract of land
valued at $4,000.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Depth of Snow.

Durango is covered with a blanket
Of new snow more than a foot an
a half deep. The storm started Mon
day night and the fall has been al
most continuous. According to til.
weather forecast, we may expect NOR,
of the beautiful tomorrow.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Dinner Tonight.

Miss Eulalee Pulliam and brothei
Arthur, one of the popular college
boys who is home for his vacation
will observe their respective birth
day anniversaries by entertaining a
company at dinner tonight.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Weddings and Divorces.

Cupid has been 2 busy soul in Ia
Plata county this year. Since Jan
uary I, 1915, 1os marriage licenses
have been issued. That the fires Of
domestic tranquility have not burn.
ed cherrily in all households is at
tested by the fact that ii divorces
have been granted. Two of the last
named were introductory DEGREES.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Bridal Party.

The Strater entertained bridal
party unawares Tuesday night in the
persons of Mr.. and Mrs. John Fl. Nc
KniIht who were wed in Denver Mon
day and were on their way to Silver
ton. The "old married. folk attitude
fooled even the wise ones. The bride
was formerly Miss Ruby Riley.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Secretary Redfield's proposition to
fix arbitrary prices at which for
eign manufacturers sell their goods
is crazy scheme. Again, why not
let America benefit instead of the
foreigner. We need the money and
foreign labor viii net receive the
benefit viii all go to the capital
ist.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
To Attend Judges Meeting.

Judge w. N. Searcy left for Der
yer this morning to attend the an
nual meeting of the supreme court
district and county court judges o,
the state, which convenes in Denver
tomorrow. He expects to return the
first of next week.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

of Mr. and Mrs William Ira Kim.
sey, was held from the Baptist church
this afternoon at o'clock. Rev
Jeager conducted the service. The
nufic was rendered by choir in
charge of Miss Zadie Hill. The body
was laid to rest in Greenmcunt.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Released from Hospital.

Mrs. Fillmore Hand has recovered
sufficiently from here recent opera
ton to leave the hospital She is at
the home of her daughter, Mrs. Min
ME Evans, where she will remain I'M
til she is equal to trip to Montrose,
where her eldest daughter Mrs. A. R.
McCrimmon resides. According to
present arrangements she will not re-
turn to the Animas valley ranch until
Spring.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
tlnuance.

There have been more closing out
sales this fall than in the history of
the state. You know SO many are 60
ing to retire from business the first
of the year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Deparls for washington D. c.

Mrs. George f. Gilliland, who has
been the house guest of Mrs. John L
Mcneil for the past two months, de
parted this morning for her home in
Washington, D. c. She is a charming
woman who received many friendly
attentions during her stay.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Expecting Trouble.

As part of their preparedness
program, travellers leaving this sec
ton have lunch boxes of generou
proportions. The heavy snow fall in.
dicates that blockades may occur am
hour.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Harking Back to Old DAYS.

1t is storms like this that inspire
the pioneers to bark back to the win
ter of 's4 and point with pride to
the snow fall which blockaded this
section from the outside world for
three months.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The snow is welcomed by farmers
who want the ground well covered be-
fore the real cold weather sets in.
Saves alfalfa and fruit trees from be-
ing winter killed.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

A lot of jabbering, quarreling dele
gates trying to bring about peaeel
Any sane person realizes the useless
ness. But then it must be remem-
bered they have their expenses paid
and a midwinter outing.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Dance for College Bows.

The H. 7. Henderson home was the
scene of delightfully."- arranged af-
fair last night when Mrs. Henderson
and Mrs. Grant Sanders entertained
a company at dancing party for
their respective sons, Stewart Hender.
son and Forest Sanders, who are col.
lege boys home for the vacation.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

R. A. Smith of Dolores and Mrs
Elizabeth Wommer of the Pine riv
er valley were married at the Nc
Cloud home last evening at O'Clock
Judge McCloud officiating.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
To Attend Funeral Of Kimsey Rnbe

Mrs. I. N. shaffer and daughter
and Miss Mccoy of the Animas val
ley we're in town today to attend
the funeral of the formers grand
niece, little Florence Ellen Kimsey.
Mr.. Kimsey, sr. grandfather of the
tile girl, made the trip in from Kline
on the same mission. On account Of
the deep snow it required the en-
ire forenoon to make the Quincy
from ranch to Durango.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Motoring in the Snow.

Three or four cars made the trim
from lgnacio and Bayfield, to Duran
go today, but the trials the drivers
had bucking snow removes the ex.
perience from the pleasure list. The
heavier cars that started from these
towns had not arrived up to the time
of going to press.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Everyone outside of the-very par
tisan or narrow minded cannot help
but know that eastern prosperity is
fictitious and based entirely on or
ders for the European war.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Roosevelt is going to try and win
the presidency on new hne-that
OF outrivaling every possible candi-
date on preparedness.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

In the past good deal of the po-
litical patriotism has ben devoted to
rallying round the key, instead Of
the well known flag. The new or
der of things will necessitate leav-
ing out the liquid part of the observ-
ance.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The Herald has no objection to u
reasonable outlay for battleships and
coast defense, but the billion dol
lar program is training this nation
for war sure as day and night. Pre-
paredness on the part of Germany is
responsible for the great conflict
now going on in Europe.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Germany denies any part in the
Teuton plots in America, and yet she
recalled her attaches at the request
of the United States, even as Aus
tria asked Ambassador Dumba to go
home.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

What predicament the U. S. would
be in from business standpoint were
it not for the European war. Admin
istration forces should pray for con
tinuance.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Miss Gillmor Improving.

Miss j. Ellen Gillmor, principal Of
the Whittier school who is at Och
sner's hospital suffering with whai
appears to be erysipelas. is reportet
better today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

From present appearances the
Herald viii be running reviews of the
var in 1916 year hence. No pros
poets of peace.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The president will have to hurry
up with his honeymooning. The holi-
day season will soon be over.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Good New Year.

Summing up all the sections pros
poets it bids fair to be mighty fine
New Year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

There are as many different plans
for preparedness as one has dreams
And most any of them are really
dreams.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Going from a wet goods dispenser.
10 farming viii not be SO great. YoI
know, you have TO irrigate the farm
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

The Ford delegation better estab-
lish peace in its own camp before
preaching peace doctrines TO the real
belligerents.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Herald is pleased over the mining
outlook. Sure win help the great San
Juan basin.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Located Here for Winter.

Mrs. Ben Martinez and children OF
Pagosa Springs have taken up thei,
abode in Durango for the winter
They are domiciled at S73 Third aven
ne.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Miss Edna Galberath was a guest
of her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Cunha last night on her way
to South Fork where she is teach
ing. She passed the Christmas sea-
SON in Mancos, with her aunt Mrs.
Earl TaFis.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Mrs. William Steinberg was down
from the Lightner creek ranch yes
terday afternoon marketing pork. She
spent five hours on the road cover
ing the nine miles between her home
ard town.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

New Year resolutions viii not be
as numerous as usual this coming
year.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Mr.. and Mrs. Wesley Dunlap and
three children returned to Dolores
today after a weeks visit with his
mother, Mrs. L. O'Connell and his
sister, Miss Edith o'Connell in Ami
mas City.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Germany dominates Austria like
big dog rules a small one.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

VIII Hall was in from Ignacio las
night for the Elks daings.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
Aftermath of Yuletide Season.

Not of few of us are expecting bad
news the first of the month, when
the postman calls. Our Christmas
bills like our sins find us out.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

j. P. Lowell is a bushes visitoi
from the Pine river valley.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Miss Edna Mccarthy, teacher in
the Boulder High school. departed
for home this morning after spend
ing her vacation with her sisters,
Mrs. George Robertson and Miss Nell
Mccarthy.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Charles Fleck Wilmer continues to
improve at rate that is most graf
flying to family and friends. He is
still in the care of a trained nurse.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

John Carter was down from the
Animas valley today on purchasing
trip.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03
LOCAL AND PERSONAL
FROM THURSDAYS DAILY

Earl Decker was a passenger bound
for Romeo today.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Harry Franks, auditor employed by
the Silverton Northern, and wife re
turned from Denver last night OF
their way to their headquarters.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Several dozen parcels of Christ
mas cheer, ranging in size from a
quart to five gallons have a part in
the daily shipments from our town.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Prof. Arnold, principal of the Man
cos High school, left for the scene
Of his labors this morning, after "a
very pleasant sojourn in our town.
Semi-weekly herald. [volume] (Durango, Colo.) 1907-1917, 1916-01-03

Dick Games was among the Ami
mas valley residents patronizing 10
cal merchants this afternoon.