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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15
HoW Son Pedro Was Chosen.

ToHE present narration has 90 deal
" with a contest which was waged
through a period Of about eight years
IN the city OF Los Angeles, and In the
nations capitol, on the question Of the
location Of a harbor at some point on
the shore OF the Pacific ocean. near the
city OF Los Angeles, sufficient 10 ac-
commodate the commercial necessities
OF the Southwest. This was com
test by the people of Los Angeles and
the SURROUNDING country including. as
win be shown later the people of this
state. for q free harbor at san PEDRO
as against monopoly harbOr con-
trolled by the Southern Pacific az Santa
Monica. In this long and bitter strug-
gle with a corporation which up 90 this
time has been practically invincIble. a
struggle wherein the most powerful
influences were brought TO bear and
the strongest sentiments OF the people
were aroused. q victory was finally won
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

for the san Pedro location An appro-
priatlon OF nearly @ million dollars was
secured, and the work was inaugural
ed.
TO BE A GREAT HARBoR
That this harbor Is destined 20 be-
come one OF the great shipping points
on the Pacific coast no one can doubt.
The Bay Of san Pedro has long been
recognized as a0orI.ng the most adj
vantagos for the construction OF a
deep water harbor Of any port along
the six hundred miles OF coast line be-
tween san Pedro and san Franciyco.
At san Pedro there Is an inner harbor.
having an anchorage area OF $40 acres,
and an outer harbor. having an area OF
259 acres. Congress has made several
appropriations FOR the inner harbor,
The first one being IN 1871. With the
rapid growth OF Los Angeles, and the
development Of the surrounding south
ern California country, there was a
growing demand for deep water har-
Dor. The first tangible result OF the
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

by following up Meadow Valley Wash
few miles further n0rthward TO a
suitable point OF divergence TO the east
50 as 10 cross the divide over better
pass than the present one covered by
the Union Pacific grsuc. .hll % no.
the sheep Springs pass, but one not
far from n. particulars OF which can be
ascertained II necessary.
Another excellent route and a some
what shorter one, can be had by leay-
ing the Oregon Short Line at Leaning
ton and running northerly I'm an open
country through Tlntc and Rush VAL
legs. connecting with the salt Lake &
Nevada terminus at stockton, thirty
eight miles from this city.
"This would tap East and West Tin
tic, Mercur. Ophir and Stockton dis
tricts The Deep Creek and Detroit
country could likewise be reached by
running a branch from Oasis or Lean
lngton, running north Should this
route be chosen, the most important
mining camps on the preceding one
need not be left unproyIded for. Bull
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

the depth Of 30 feet II shows an i'm
mense deposit Oceola district and It's
surroundings have produced more plav-
er gold than any other section IN UtSA
or Nevada, Lexington mining district
adjacent toOsceUld has a number OF par
tiaiIy developed silver ana gold proper
ties, Mt. MOria district, In Snake Val
ley, contains a number OF silver and
lead properties. Glencoe mining dis
trict embracing the Wen Annie, ana
other mines would also contribute 4
liberal tonnage Pleasant Valley dis
trict embraces some fine lead proper
ties; Johnsons Peak mining district
In the Deep Creek mountains, contains
n number Of producing properties. Eff
teen Mile Creek that contains the
Queen OF Sheba, Jumbo and Merrill
Group, are gold propositions and there
is now In course OF erection a modern
mill which win soon be In operation;
Clifton Gold Hi and Dutch Mountain
are too well known 20 make any COM
ments. These camps alone can furnish
enough tonnage 10 supply a railroad
themselves. Furber district with its
immense quantities of low grade ores
already extracted, is anxiously await
ing railroad transportation Willow
and Sheep canyons, will also furnish
It's portion of lead and silver ores.
Granite Mountain. North OF Dugway
has some very fattering silver and lead
propositions.
Fish Springs district with It's fam
Gus Utah, Galena Emma, and Last
Chance has established a record Sec
ond TO no other district In the Deep
Creek country pugway mining district
contains a number OF lead and silver
propositions. which have an immense
tonnage already extracted and IN sight
awaiting transportation among which
are the celebrated Buck Horn mine.
which produced 800 900 from the grass
roots down 10 the depth OF 0ftv foot
Also the Cannon property which has
thousands Of tons Of lead and silver
ores ready FOR shipment
TN conclusion, ! would add that 20
60 into the details ~ these districts
would take TOO much time and suace,
hence ] slmply enunerate the districts
which would contribute tonnage 20
railroad which would enter the Deep
Creek country
CEDAR CITY BRANCH.
Concerning a branch line to Cedar
city w. $. Godbe, the well known min
ing operator and engineer has fur
nished the following data TO the officers
of the San Pedro, Los Angeles & salt
Lake railway
"A branch line would. OF course, be
built 20 Cedar city 90 tap the immense
coal fields, and iron deposits OF south
ern Utah. This branch could leave the
main line az Meadow Valley Washing
49,. Junction fourtoou miles south OF
Bullionville. and follow the Union Pa
cinc grade to Uyada-thlrty-hye miles
and thence across Escalante Valley.
easterly. 10 Cedar City, some hfty-fve
miles. making In all not TO exceed
ninety miles. A somewhat shorter and
better route, am informed, can be had
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-12-15

llonville, Phoebe. Jack Rabbit and Bris-
tol districts, all important factors-sO
far as heavy tonnage is c0ncerned-can
be quickly reached by laying the rails
over the Union Pacific grade for Meadow
Valley Junction via Bullionville 10
Phoebe, a distance of only 30 miles.
The narrow gauge railway. already
built connecting Phoebe with the Day
Mine az Jack Rabbits miles long
could be extended 10 Bristol seven
miles further and thereby secure the
traffic OF this district, so remarkable
for It's large quantities OF iluX.ng ores,
composed almost wholly OF iron, lime
and manganese, carrying silver, lead,
copper and q little gold, and with
scarcely any silica.
THE full significance Of this vast ore
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
The Miners.

Scranton, Pa, Oct. 10.-A few Of the
representative independent operators
oere were approached this morning with
a view of getting their fnal answer 10
the demands of further concessions be-
fore the assembling of The miners COR
vention here on Friday. The opera
tors say they have offered all they Can
afford and that it will be useless for
the miners TO try TO force any fur her
conct ssons, but should the convention
accept the offer already made they will
be ready to resume operations Monday
"Ten per cent is our limit and Wa will
not concede another point" said the
spokesman OF the operators.
The big parade offs rikiDg miners will
AXE place this afternoon. l. il estimat-
ed that between $4,000 and 10000 men
will take part in the demonstration.
President Mitchell will address the
miners at Laurel Hill Park, alter the
parade.
Mahsuoy Cay, Pa, Oct. 10.-A riot
at Ooeides, near HszeltoD, took place
this morning. Three hundred marching
strikers attacked IL workmeu at Coke
Bcos' colliery. -Four men were badly
ubbtd and beale Several shots
we're exchanged but noue took effect.
All is quiet now.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
LOCAL BREVITIES.

The Alexandria Pleasure Club gave
their first bal of the sea on lat night
at Schuler's Hall 90 upper King street.
A large number OF peop'e we're present
from this city and Washington. Dane.
ing was INDUCED In until morning.
The Fairfax Club, one of the best
known social organizations in the city,
it is understood will disbsud November
l. This club has for many years had
| rooms at he northwest corner of King
and Washington streets and is compos-
ed OF some of the best known residents
OF the city.
Messrs. Carter & Howard will on to-
morrow and Oh Friday offer for sale at
cost large assortment of fancy ar
ticles.
Mr. J. F. Rodgers, who is tearing down the
old house on Pitt street opposite st. Psuls
Church preparatory TO the building for the
Perpetual Building Association of four brick
dwellings, In having the old well on ii o
premises cleaned out yesterday evening found
8 large number OF live catfish in the we'll
The weather cleared yesterday evening
and the moon last night shown most respe d.
entity Today has heen ccol and crisp with o
bracing northwest wind. The mercury at
noon registered go, but was uch lower
thar that at an early hour this morning.
colored boy 10 years old, who orked at
tho brick yards in the con nty, last night Jump
cd from an electric car, near Spring Park, and
dislocatei his shoulder and broke his arm.
He went to the Infrmary where he received
attention and this morning left without Civ
ing his name.
In the County Court today Pesly Black
we'll col0reo, indicted for attempting 10
burg lsrize the house Of John Nelson, was
found guilty and sentenced to serve two years
in the psntentiary. Court then adjourned
for the term.
Mate Thomas Todd OF the steamer Estelle
Randall, who for tie past two weeks has
been in Norfolk, where his wife reconty
died, has returned and resumed his duties on
the steamer.
The only case IN the Police Court this morr-
ing was that of q white man. charged with
threatening and abusive language toward
another man. He was dismissed.
The steamer Dennis Simmons, loaded with
lumber from North Carolina, arrived yester.
day evening consigned to smoot & Co., and
sailed today.
Charles Watts. 12.yesr-oid incorrigibe
colored boy, was TODAY, by request Of his
mother, sent to the Reform School at Han.
over.
VIM. Thornton and several other coored
men in fishing in the river below Mt. Vernon
yesterday, caught 100 punches Of bass.
Carp have become ve'y plentiful in the
river of the wbarve here snd a number Of
catches Of large fish is reported.
Gabriel Shepherd, a wel-known colored
white washer OF this rily, died at the Iofirms.
ry on Monday, sged II years.
Dr. VIM. N. Smith wss in Richmond today
elected surgeon. with the rank Of major, Of
the 70th Virginia regiment.
One ledger was accommodated at the station
house last n ight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
T0-DAY'S TELEGRApHIC NEWS
Foreign News.

Berlin, Oct. 10-Tne st Petersburg
correspondent of the Kreutz u elnng
learns on good authority that, despite
official Statements 10 the contrary, Rus
sia will never give back Manchuria.
Diplomatists, ne says, believe that q
secret agreement exists between Russia
and China whereby the latter voluDtar-
lily ceded Msncburia W tn Germany of.
feriug no objection 10 the transaction.
Pretoria, Oct 10.-Geueral Bdller,
who has been conducting operations in
the Lydenburg district. lett Crocodile
river for Pretoria yesterday He re-
ceived an enthusiastic send of from the
burghers.
London, Oct. 10.-A Pipkerton de-
tective and several other detectives
who accompanied several anar-
chis's from Paterson N. J to London,
are trying to prove that the plot which
resulted in Bresci's assassination of the
King OF Italy originated with "Count"
Maltesta and other anarchists in Lon
don, and not 10 Paterson. The Pinker-
ton man here is employed by the Amer
lean government
New York, Oct. 10 "A London die.
patch received here today says that a
chal enge from SIR Thomas Upton for
mother series OF races flr tho America
Cup reached the New York Yacht Club
this morning.
London, Oct. 10.-The British War
Office has issued orders that the bulk
of the militia regiments called out for
service during the South African war
are to be di.baDded.
London, Oct. 10.-A Vienna cores
pondeut says the most disastrous panic
known in Years occurred in Vienna
yes erday. The decentralization is at
tribu ed to the decline of the Berlin
bourse and to the general situation in
China.
Capetown, Oct. 10.-The British have
reoccupied the towns in the WepeDer
district, Oran river co o1y, which were
taken u few days ago by De Wet in D
surprise alta k. De Wet has l 900 men
aud FIVE gun. Until he appeared on
the southern bord OF the Orange river
colony, De Wet was supposed to he
somewhere near Pretoria. some 500
miles further north. Another zigzsg
chase of the elusiv. Boer general will
probably begin soOD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
... from the Welsb.cb str.et

.,s;tioD from the Welsbsch Street
4 PIC m9-rv f Philadelphia, and a
ls. a;,'i ii Nicolas h Co., Of Bslti-
co1 COM Nd, VT relCrred to the Committee on
Light .,tb. Board of Aldermen on a res
1cAOn nsssed nv them September 18, 1900.
OlDJss ling $500 from the appropriation for
t'p '., and sewers to repsiring streets, was
e'o~,,cprred in and the matter referred 10
n POI ,CSommit'ee on Finance.
tie sS O' 1oIIowjng was received from the Board
.Ii Dy aud their action coneurred in {:
n.S,r,pc, 10 provide for tn construction
AID.o,,sin levers in the city; also petition of
9.,.So Kemp and Annie II. M'lhollern;
,es,llt ON s?propristng $50 for catch
s%' oumbus and Prince streets.
%, ,nv,t,nOn the ROsri of Aldermca
r.oe3 m Joint session for tn" purfts OF
, .l', csD.rces in the office o. Oserse-r OF
'.' F,re Warden from the 3rd ward.
fw..,s Geo. II ichsrd-, lanes Lloyd,
~ Ioyei,y and A. J. Groves were nom.
I'D .al mr. The position Of Cverseer Of Poor
s',b, otMr. Richsrds, recei wing msjority
a. a.. votes cast, was declared elected.
w. II A Downham was nominated and
.. .' im1asly elected Fire Warden from the
Sd ssId a.. s;...,.s -, a..
hori s5 'nroed. ,,-ou,nr,,,
T..,e: D MEL Z. STANSBURY. Clerk.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
The Grand Camp.

Stauuton, Va, Oct. l0.-Today is the
first of the three d VS. session here Of
che Grand Camp Confederate Veterans
Of Virginia. and the first meeting of the
organization in the historic Shenar doah
Valley. The reunion will be made
memorable through the forts of thu
local societies; Stonewall Jackson Camp,
Confederate Veterans, Sons of COME d.
rate Veterans, and the J. E. B. Stuart
Chapter, Daughters of the Confederacy.
Besides such features of the parades,
illumination, and the big ball in Co
lumbar Hall Friday night, several
matters will evoke much discussion by
The grand camp.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

WILL PROBATED.-In the Corpora
ton Court today the will OF Mrs. Annie
l.. Moore, widow of Mr.. w. s. Moore,
was admitted to probate and her sons,
w. A. and Il. A. Moore. qualified as
executors, giving their personal bond
10 the sum of $4,000. The deceased,
after directing that her debts be paid
and that monument not to cost over
1900 be placed over the graves OF her
children. directs that the machine
shops and foundry now being operated
by her three sons, n. H., @. w. and A..
I. Moore, be continued as at present
for one year and that the net profits
arising therefrom be divided, one-fourtb
each To- the above med and one
eighth each to her other two sons, w
A. and Joseph. At the end of one year
she directs that the shops, foundry
buildings and lots be sold and divided
equally among her five sons if ma
jority Of them deem it best to sell at
that time; if not, then the business is to
be carried on as at present and until
majority of her sons deem il best to
sell. All her other property ia left to
be divided equally among her five sons.
To her grandson, Thos. M Moore, she
leaves 500 and gold watch. She di-
reefs that 90 inventory be made of her
property and that her executors be not
required to give bond.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

PERsONAL.-Mr. r. d Johnston, oil
Pittsburg, Pa, was 10 this CITY yester.
day on short visit to friends.
Mr.. Charles Waller, who has been
seriously i'll for some time, is improving.
Mrs. Schrier, who has been visiting
relatives in this city, has returned to
her home in Greensboro, N. @.
Mr.. Joseph Kaufman has gone to
Greensboro, n. @.
Mr.. George W. Brown, who has been
suffering from fractured hand for sev-
eral weeks mast, has sufficiently recov.
cred from his injury to resume business.
Hon. Claude A. Swanson and Messrs,
Willard P. Vincent and Frank Guy
Newbrill have been elected to repre-.
sent Tao Chapter of the Phi Kappa
Sigma fraternity, whose convocation
will be held in Philadelphia on the
18th, 1Sh and 10th instant. This will
be the 50th anniversary of the founda.
ton Of the society which is one of the
leading collegiate fraternities of the
country.
General Filzhugh Lee and his wife
and daughters are visiting friends in
Richmond 1t is said be will return to
Cuba with his family about the 1st of
November
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

PRESIDENT BOARD OF ALDERMEN
The Board of Aldermen last night
elected MIR. Theophilus BalleDger, OF
The Second ward, president OF that
body to succeed the late W. II. Mar
bury. Mr.. Ballenger has been mem
Der of the City Council at intervals for
\ number of years past, during which
time he has had an extensive expert
euce in the legislative department OF
of the city. His course has ever been
regarded as conservative, sensible and
upright and his selection as presiding
officer is regarded by his many friends
as fitting reward for his services to
the city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

RESIGNATION. Mr.. r. E. Gropau,
who for several years past has faith
fully and efficiently filled the position
of Fire Warden, surprised his friends
last night by rendering his resignation
to the City Council. Mr.. II. A. Down
ham, an active fireman and son OF ex-
Mayor Downham, was elected to fill
the vacancy. 1t is reported that Mr..
Gronau resigned on account of the &C
ZION taken by Warden Cuvillier sus-
pending Engineer Wood, of the Co
iumba Company, on Monday night.
Il is said that Mr.. Cuvillier visited the
Columbia house aud not finding Engi.
neer Wood present stated that he
you'd suspend him for ten days, but
afterwards revoked the suspension.
Later it is said that Mr.. Cuvillier stated
that he had suspended Mr.. Wood at
he instance OF Mr.. Gronau. This the
latter denied and after consulting with
his friends said he would not serve
further with Mr.. Cuvillier and would
resign.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

KING STREET.-THE City Council
last night ordered the paving of King
street, between Royal and Fairfax.
with vitrfied brick. This would have
oeen done long ago had it not been for
the electric railway company, which re-
used to lay en- improved rail on that
.treet. The courts have since decided
against the railway company and now
the paving has been ordered. City
Eogineer Holcombe says, however,
hat be will not commence the work
before spring, as no vitrified brick can
oe secured within a month and by that
time it will be too late in the season
Oy reason OF frost to begin street paving.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

COUNTY DEMoCRATs.-The Bryan,
Stevenson and Rixey Club of AiexsD-
dria county, will meet in the hall at the
ST. Asaph race track at 7:30 p. NJ. this
evening. Speeches will be made by
Messrs. C. C. CarliD, Samuel G. Brent
and Andrew A. Lipscomb. II is ex,
pected that the Ballslon Brass BlDd
will be in attendance and an entbu las
tic meeting is anticipated.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

SoCIAL.-At the Baptist church to-
morrow Thursday night, there will
be social 10 the lecture room under
the auspices Of the Ladies' Aid Society.
Not only the members of the church,
but all who are connected with the con-
are iovited to unite 10 this
cordial greeting to the pastor and bic
70 mily and to lend their aid individually
toward promoting general good
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
Many thanks.

81 wish TO express my thanks to the
msrusc,urers OF Chsmberlain's Collie,
Cholera and DIarrhoea Remedy for
bsyrgput on the market such a Won
d.riuI medlcine," says w. w. Msssin-
OIL of B-aumOunt, Texas There are
mspy .houssuds OF notbe swhcse child
rsr have been saved from attacks OF
d 70 tvry and cholera infsutum who
must also feel thankful. II is for sale
by All druggists.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

CHEOSIC NASAL CATARRH poisons
e7,y hres.h that is drawn into the lungs
TtHe s procursble from any druggist the
rme.y for tho cure Of this trouble 5 small
qgIuy If Us Cream Balm placed into the
Io,r splcsds over sn infamed and angry
uhse relieving Immediately The rsinful
Elimination, cleanse', heals and cures. A
c, 10 the head ysDishes immedist ly. Sold
b. duggIs's or VIII be mailed for 90 cent,
b. ly Brothers, SO Warren ST., New York.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

Do not get scared if your heart troubles
yCu. Most | kelly you suffer from indiees-
ton. Bodol by spepsis Cure digests what
sou eat and gives the worn out stomach pei
feet rest II is the only preparation known
hat completely dig SITS all classes of foo s.;
hat is why it cures the worst cases Of indi'
20 ton aid stomach trouble after everything
else has failed 1t may be taken in ell con-
iitions and cannot help bnt do you good.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

SUDDEN DEATH.-Mr. Benjamin
Booth died suddenly of internal hepor-
rhage at Psmunky Point today. His
body was taken 10 Marshall Hall and
sent to this city on the steamer Estelle
Randall, when it was carried 10 his late
home. at the corner of Oropoco and
Patrick streets.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
Pearls Found in VERMONT.

Cvery0g is talking aboA the
"Grv< Mountain Pearls" DidNpu
% that they cure liver troubles
Ioo,stipation, bad digestion, nausea,
ami headache, dizziness and foul
breath? There never was pill sole
which acted so quickly and gently
Nj they don't grippe one bit. Akfia
ia we ask-we know what @e re
WAKEFIELD & HALL.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

MILITARY.-In Richmond today the Off.
GERS of 10th Virginia Regiment were chosen
rs follows: g. w. Anderson, Of Richmond,
oo'onel; c. 6. SCrulgs of Lynchburg, lieu
nsnt colonel; w. J. 'errT, of Stsuntop,
major; and VIM. NJ, Smith, OF Alexandra,
m aiOr
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
$780,.

''s1''aniee these machines to be as good
. VIC Sofa led hish.grado machines offered
= ''l0'e the price. They are light-running,
'' a" up-'o-date attachments, aud are guar
l''''l AMI x ptin repair free of charge for
I've years
nent.
Second door.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

LOCAL MATTERS

NJ rises tomorrow Al 6:31 n m and
'ets At 5,43 p. m. High wster 81 81 a. IN.
and 8 40 p. IN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

Joseph Chamberlain, in speech al
Stourbridee, Eugland, said that Great
Britain's policy is to remain on 'some-
thing more than friendly terms with The
United States.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10

Tbi- s the season when mothers are alarmed
Oh cunt of Group. 1t is quickly cured by
Ole Minute Cough Cure, which children like
C TAX.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
To CTTRE OOLD IN ONE nay

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS.
All druggists refund the money il 1t fsils to
cure E w. GROVES signature on each
box. 25c.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1900-10-10
The MArKAIE

Chicago, Oct. 10-The market closed al
follows: Wheat - Nov SlSsRSl7s
Georgetown, Oct. 10.-Mheat 68a72.