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The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
INCREASE IN POPULATION.
Census Figures From Colorado, New
Jersey, md Idaho.

The Census Office yesterday announced
the population of Colorado, New Jersey.
and Idaho. Colorado has population OF
53s. 700. an increase of 30.9 per cent since
1890. The State had in 1860 population
of 34.277 and in 1870 population of 49,
S64, but in 1880. the first census taken at
ter it's admission as State, it had grown
to 1892, representing an increase in ten
years of 154 1853. or 1914 per cent. During
the decade from 1880 to ;oo.a - rorU.a-
ton was again increased by considerably
more than 100 per cent, giving total in
1890 of Az ,1sS.
The population of Colorado in 1900 Is
nearly sixteen times as large as the popu-
,ation for 1860. The total land surface Of
Colorado is, approximately, lO3,6i5 square
miles, the average number of persons to
the square mile at the censuses of 1890
and 1909 being as follows: 1890, 80; 1900.
81.
OF the fifty-seven counties in the State
forty-two show increases in population
since 1890 and in some of them the per-
centages of increase are very large, name
~: Oterc. 174.S: Archuleta, 1862; Bent,
1922; Mesa, 1ll.5; Delta. 1l6.5; Morgan,
1O4.l; Montezuma, 100; Prowers, 9f.2:
Hinsdale, Se.6. and San Miguel, $40.
The fifteen counties showing decrease
in population are Baca, Cheyenne. Clear
Creek, Custer, Dolores, Eagle, Kiowa, Kit
Carson. Ouray, Park, Philips, Pitkin.
Sedgwick, Washington. and Yuma.
OF the 1875 Incorporated places there are
only twenty-seven that have population
OF more than 1000, and of these only sew
en- have a population OF more than 5000,
namely, Denver with 1889. Pueblo with
2S, 1871. Colorado Springs with 21,OS5. Lead
vile with 12.455. Cripple Creek with TO-
III. Boulder City with 6.l5o. and Trinidad
with $40 inhabitants.
The population of New Jersey IS 1885,
$50. an increase since 1890 of 43S, 1856. or
3O.3 per cent. Between 1850 and 1890 the
Increase was 313,S1T. or 21.T per cent.
The population of Idaho is 161,772. an
increase since 1890 of 1881, or 91.7 per
cent.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
GAGE WELL SATISFIED.
Little Credence Given the Report
That He Will Leave the Cabinet.


A despatch from New York yesterday
declared that high authority at the
headquarters of the Republican National
Committee asserted that Secretary Gage,
of the Treasury. would soon leave the
Cabinet. 1t was added that Charles G..
Dawes. the Comptroller of the Currency.
would succeed him. Mr.. Dawes, when
seen yesterday, denied in most positive
terms that the story was correct. The
Secretary himself declined to discuss the
report: He said that it would obviously
be indicate for him to talk about mat
ter involving the reappointment of him.
self to a Federal office by the President.
Among these who are in close touch
with Mr.. Gage. not much credence is given
to the New York rumor. They say that
certainly he would not be influenced to
leave the Cabinet by a desire to return to
the management of his banking interests
in Chicago. Mr.. Gage is now sixty-foui
years old and is man of large means
His friends assert that when he resigned
his post as President of the First Nation
al Bank of Chicago he closed his career
as an active business man. He has no
need to return again to the cares OF imam
cial life. They entirely discredit the mo-
tive attributed to him in the New York
despatch, which was that he would resign
in order to go back to banking.
On the other hand. Mr.. Gage is known
to be we'll pleased with life in Washing
ton. and it is understood that in any event
he would make the Capital his home for
the rest of his days. 1t is believed that
he is equally we'll pleased with his duties
as head of the Treasury Department. He
likes the executive work that it involves
and is well satisfied to remain at the post.
Doubtless, like all the other Cabinet Of
ficers. he will tender a formal resignation,
to take effect on March 4, but that would
be a courtesy to the President. 1t is be-
lieved that Mr.. Mckinley desires to re-
tain Mr.. Gage at the head of the Depart
ment, and ii is also believed that the
Secretary will consent to stay.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Bishop Hurst ut the Whit. House.

Bishop Hurst, President of the Ameri-
can University, paid his respects to Mr..
Mckinley yesterday morning. The Bish-
OPP is at the head of the Methodist organ
izatior with which the President is al
lied, and the twOeare personal friends.
The Bishop said yesterday at the White
House that, up to :; the present time.
SS.0oo.0o0 had been subscribed out of the
S5,OCo,ooO that will be needed to go ahead
with the contemplated improvements in
the American University. The Bishop is
hopeful that benefactions partially prom
ised Will make up the remainder of the
necessary amount within the next six
months. The annual meeting of the
trustees of the university will be held in
Washington on December 10. The re-
ports are expected t91show that 81 900. 900
toward the endowment fund has been sub
scribed within the mast year.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
TROOPS TO BE WITHDRAWN.
War Department Plans Regarding
the Army In Porto Rico.

The orderly termination Of the political
campaign in Porto Rico has resulted in
decision by the War Department to with
draw nearly all the American troops from
the island. leaving there only the Porto
Rican native battalion of about 400 men
and perhaps few hundred regulars The
Department is now seeking information as
to military necessities in Porto Rico and
as soon as report on the subject has been
received from Brig. Gen. George r. Davis.
commander of the troops in the island. the
necessary orders of withdrawal will be is
sued. Before leaving Washington Friday
for Cuba Secretary Root gave authority
for the force to be reduced to as few men
as would be consistent with safety to the
interests of the Government. and the or
ders will be issued before his return home.
The present military force on the island
consists of 9S officers and 2,406 men. The
several commands composing the force are
Company A. of the Signal Corps: Troops E,
F. G, and H, of the Fifth Cavalry: Bat
teries e and G, of the Fifth Artillery;
headquarters and Companies E. F. G. Fl. I.
X. L. and VI. of the Eleventh Infantry. and
four companies of the Porto Rican bat
TALON 1t is probable that Of the 1000 regu-
lars on the island. about 1.sCO will be re-
called. The reduction will probably result
in the assignment of General Davis to duty
elsewhere
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
rARRANT EXPLOSION ENQUIRY.
The Elevator Man and Engineer Ex-
amined.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1O.-Fire Marshal
Patrick Seeny today continued his investi-
cation into the cause of the explosion In
the Tarrant building. The investigation
was conducted privately and owing to the
absence of Assistant District Attorney
Walsh. the fire marshal took the testimony
personally.
Patrick Martin, the elevator operator in
the Tarrant building. was the first witness
called. His testimony was not considered
important, however. and he was dismissed.
A. f. Phillips. the engineer in the building,
was called next and was questioned as to
the condition of the boilers at the time of
the explosion, and also as to the electric
light wiring and their insulation. Phillips
testified that he made the usual examina-
ton on the day of the fire and everything
appeared to be in proper condition.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Movements of Naval Vessels.

The receiving ship. Adams has arrived
at San Diego. The Tgunboat Vicksburg
has sailed from Boston for Gibraltar on
her way to the Philippines, the gunboat
Scorpion from Key West fer Cape Hay
tien, and the gunboat Yankton from
Hampton Roads for Port Royal. The
Vcksburg's itinerary calls for her ar
rival at Gibraltar on November %. Naples
November 30, Athens December 3, Port
Said December.13, SueZ, December IL,
Alden December %. Colombo January 5.
Singapore January 10. and Manila Janu-
airy 2S The torpedo boats Foote and Rod
gers have been placed in commission, and
will be sent to the West Indies with the
North Atlantic Squadron.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11

more widely spread than that OF the Tres
Tortillas 1t mhy be selected as one of
the most possible of a largo class-at
least we have here atweIl defined and I'M
mistakable locality and no actually con-
dieting facts. On the remotest head
waters of the River Secure, a branch of
the Mamore, which Joins the MADEIRA an
affluent of the Amazon, lies broken
mountainous country full of great g5rges,
precipitous cliffs. and tentiana. Here one
descends abruptly from the regions of
eternal snow tor n tropical forest where
sugar cane and coffee flourish and as we
leave the high and wind swept plains and
scramble down the deep dark gorges to
the heat and damp of the monte, ague OF
the most virulent and insistent type turks
in the rain-laden atmosphere. waiting to
attack the stranger who has the hardi-
hood to penetrate these unknown valleys.
Here, If Nature suffers the existence of
disease, she also provides the remedy
cascarilla. or Peruvian bark-and the on
ly intruders are the bark workers and
occasional seekers for treasure. AS the
traveller leaves the high mountain side
far off in the east can be seen three fiat
topped hills, apparently close together
and forming an unmistakable landmark;
and II the same region is entered by as
cending the river from the eastern side
at certain points in the journey. far
ahead in the west. can be seen the same
three mountains, which always appear
only a few hundred yards apart.
These are the famous Tres Tortilias
three pancakes). and around these three
mountains have accumulated numerous
traditions. with probably some foundation
of fact. During the Spanish rule it is GER
tain that great quantities of gold were
mined and washed upon this mountain
range. Old workings are frequently dis
covered: whole towns built of stone and
adobe, and deserted churches and cathe-
drals are buried in the forest, and from
hundred evidences it is clear these re-
gions have been and may again be source
of great wealth. 1t is quite possible that
in the neighborhood of the Tres Tortillas
is mine of great value, and according
to nearly all the current stories this mine
contains vast treasure, consisting of
gold ready for transport and left when the
last miners fed. never to return.
of the various expeditions which have
during the last half century endeavored
to penetrate to this valley, a survivor of
only one of them returned and stated that
he, with a companion, had found the
mouth of the mine, had entered the tun-
mel. and there had found a great mass Of
gold stored for removal. This man at
least possessed enough faith to make an
other effort to reach his Ell Dorado, and
is believed to have persisted in the at
tempt, among the mountains. OF the other
expeditions the result has uniformly been
failure. Owing to inadequate resources,
to the great natural difficulties of the
country. or to sickness and death. up to
the present the Tres Tortillas have kept
their secret and stand like three giant
sentinels, unapproachable and defiant,
guarding treasure which may be worth
kings ransom or may be only the fan
tasy Of dream.-Chambers Journal.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
THE KENTUcKY's DESTINATION.
Reported That She VIII Stop at Tan
sier to Collect Indemnity.

The departure of the Kentucky yester-
day from Gibraltar for Algiers, reported
in a telegram to the Navy Department by
the Kentucky's commander. Capt. c. NJ.
Chester. revived the report tina: the bat
tleship would stop at Tangier. Morocco,
to back up the demand Of the United
States for the payment OF 5000 indemnity
for the murder of Marcus Essequi. an
American citizen, by mob at Fee. Naval
officials said that no orders for the Ken
lucky to stop at Tangier have been issued
and that she is going to Algiers for coal.
State Department officials declined to say
whether they had asked the Navy De-
partment to have the Kentucky stop at
Tangier.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
PLANS FoR. AN ALLIANCE.
Last Session of Representatives OF
Metal Trades Unions.


The closing session Of the representa-
tives of the Metal Trades Unions was held
at the Office of the American Federation
OF Labor yesterday and policy was out
lined for the presentation of uniform re-
quests to the Employers Metal Trades
Association. which is to meet at New
York this week Apart from this an in
vitation was extended to the national I'M
ions in the metal trades which were I'M
represented at the conference held in this
city. and it is expected that an alliance
of all the national unions in the industry
will be formed, in full affiliation with the
American Federation Of Labor; and thus
will all the forces of the metal trades be
united with the assistance and co-opera-
ton OF the organized labor movement of
the country, the purpose being to secure
shorter hours and improved conditions for
the workers in the metal trades, without
the necessity of trade disturbances or
strikes and lockouts.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
ALASKAN INDIANS DYING.
Alarming Mortality ON the Mainland
and the AIeutian Islands,

SEATTLE. Wash, Nov 1O-Offcers OF
Rush report that the Indians of the
Aieutian Islands, as well as those of the
Alaskan Peninsula and ON the mainland.
are dying at an alarming rate. The Rush
was engaged during the summer in Indian
census enumeration. Attu Island, in past
years densely populated with Alaskan ma
tives. contains only seventy-three. and At
LA. the largest island Of the group, has an
Indian population of but lis. That island
half century ago supported a great tribe.
Last season measles and pneumonia car
ried Off the Indians by the score. and
should these diseases become epidemic
again next year the archipelago will be-
come almost depOpulated.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
THE PRESIDENT MAY ATTEND.
Invited to the Philadelphia Union
League Clubs Annual Dinner.

1t is probable that the President will at
tend the annual dinner of the Union
League Club in Philadelphia on November
"a. committee. consisting of the clubs
officers. came over from the Quaker City
yesterday to extend an invitation. They
included President ]. C. Darlington, Vice
Presidents Charles E. Pugh and E. T.
SALISBURY, and r. Dale Benson. They
were presented to Mr.. Mckinley by Post
master General Charles Emory Smith.
Mr.. Mckinley indicated that he would
be able to accept the invitation. Like all
engagements made by him, it is condi-
toned upon the needs of public business
at the appointed time. Now-that no mat
tiers of grave Importance are demanding
instant attention. 1t is believed that the
President will attend. The dinner will be
in honor of Founders Day'-an annual
celebration by the Union League Club on
the anniversary of its formation.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
FOSTER MAY HELP CHINA.
Runor That He Will Aid in Settling
Claims of the POyyer..

Gossip has been revived concerning the
report that John W. Foster, formerly Sec
rotary of State. may be retained BY China
as her legal adviser in settling the claims
of the powers. Mr. Foster was the repre-
sentative of the defeated Empire after her
disastrous campaign with Japan and he
was one of the most important figures in
the settlement OF the war on terms secur-
ing to China territorial integrity. 1t has
always been understood that the Emperor
and Ii Hung Chang were much pleased
with Mr.. Fosters work at that time. The
fee that was paid him, said to be a quarter
of million dollars, is one of the largest
ever received by an attorney. Since the
beginning Of negotiations between China
and the powers looking to a settlement Of
the Boxer difficulty. it has been suggested
that Mr.. Foster may again be called upon
by the vanQuished nation. 1t has been
urged that his well known diplomatic abil-
ity and his wide knowledge Of international
law would be OF great value to China in
this crisis.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Reading. for the Blind.

Following is the list of volunteers for
the reading hour at the room for the
blind in the Congressional Library during
this week: Monday. Mrs. A. ]. Bidwell:
Tuesday, Mrs. Mary Ireland Wednesday.
Miss Jessie Darling. vocal. and Mr.. Fulton
Karr. piano: Thursday. Mr.. f. C. Messer:
Friday. Miss Cornella l.. Lloyd: Saturday
Judge d. W. Wood.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
CONGRATULATED the President.

Members of the Interstate Commerce
Commission called formally upon the Presi-
dent yesterday morning TO extend felicia
tions on his reelection. The party in
Guided Martin A. Knapp. J. ID. Yeomans,
and C. A. Prouty. accompanied by ]. E.
Marley. the Secretary of the commission.
Simon Wolff, Judge Charles F. Scott, SEN
ators Mason, Proctor. Lindsay, Wetmore.
and McConas also called.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Christian Endenvor Convention.

The Christian Endeavor societies of
this city have received invitations from
the Pennsylvania State Christian En-
deavor Convention to attend its meetings
which will take place in Philadelphia
November 20-22. The railroad companies
have granted the Endeavorers single fare
rate for the round trip and large men,
bership from this city Is expected to par
ticipate.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Admiral Richards visit.

Admiral Richard. OF the French fleet, now
in port at Baltimore will make an official
call upon the President, the Cabinet OIL
GERS. and Admiral Dewey tomorrow. He
will be accompanied by his principal Of
ficers.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Dc Innings for

Reliable Innings only at the Palais
Royal. 15c yard for 20c.. and 1: lie
for 16c quality Percalines is truthful
statement Of genuine values. You know
the usual way of advertising Innings is
to woefuily exaggerate. AS you find
this out the Palais Royal lining depart
ment grows. Biggest in town now.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
81 Rlack Cheviots for /.

Double width-54 inches-so that less
than usual quantity is needed for skirt
or dress. u quality at 75c yard A
sympathetic bargain-the 75c quality at
59c yard; also 81 inches wide. A Gre
pom bargain: CSC yard for $3.50 quail
ity. and choice Of Is styles.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Csc Taifeta Ribbons

These 5-inch All-silk Taffeta Rib
bons. plain and fancy, are extra value
at Csc yard. lie yard makes us ''give
thanks with might and main" So does
lie yard for those 8 1-2 inches wide.
And best variety of styles and colors
are here. There'll be merry times in
the Ribbon Department tomorrow.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
81 Worth of Notions

ALL THESE: pair White House
Dress Shields piece Silk Taffeta
Ribbon dozen Polish Horn Dress
Bones-1 Silk Dress Belt card
Columbia Hooks and Eyes piece
Fancy Silk Stitched Bone CASING
spool Brainard Armstrong Silk
spool Brooks 100-ya1i Cotton-5
yards Manhattan Brush Binding
vorwerk's Collar Stiffener.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
S. Coats for Children

All-wool Cloth Coats. double breast
ed front. box pleated back: the deep
sailor collar. trimmed with two rows
of braid and beaver heads. Sizes 2 to
years; in all colors.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
81 Crepe de Chine

These lovely Evening Silks in black.
nile. red, greys. pinks. etc. Compan-
lon bargain in the Satin Liberty Silks
in black and colors at 75c. instead Of
sec yard Dark room on the second
floor to show the effect by gas or cleo
trio light.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11

YOu will rightly estimate pure and wholesome
beer il you phone Gsl. Arlington Bottling Co.,
for a case Of Heurich's Macrzen, Senate, or Lager.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
SEC Garments for

Choice Of Elannelette Night Gowns,
In pretty stripes, made with double
yoke. turnover collar. and cuffs. ALL
wool Knit Skirts, in black, white. and
colors. All-wool Eiderdown Dressing
Sacques. with silk ribbon ties.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
75c Garments for

ments. French flannel effects in polka
dots. stripes. checks, in pretty blues.
reds, pink. and lavender. The waists
have full front. plated back. and very
latest French sleeves. The sacques
are in "Kimona' effect.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
$l.25 Taffefa Silks /.

36-inch Black Taffeta Silks at any
reduction in price is unusual. S1.25
quality at S9c should cause us "to give
thanks with might and main And
note the companion bargain-49c yard
for Soc quality Black Taffeta Silks.
Second floor for these and all other
silks.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Sis Cloth Suits

These Venetian Cloth Suits have all
the appearance Of expensive man
tailored to- order Gowns. The jaunty
double breasted ard tight-fittins jacket
is the acme Of style. So is the seven
gore fiaring skirt. with double stitched
seams. All styles in black and navy.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Sl.25 Mercer Skirts

They look like silk; they wear better
than do cheap silk petticoats. And they
have all the style Of the most expel-
sive Note the accordion plating and
small rufiies. Choice of black, blues.
and reds. Third floor fer these and the
80 Taffeta Silk Skirts at s6.4S.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
81 AlI=wool Waists

enough at 81. And these are the latest
style, with full front, tucked back. and
new sleeves. All sizes in black. navy,
and military blues, red. and garnet.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
$3.50 Garnitures

Miss Coleman, the buyer. will tell you
that this lot represented her only pur-
chase in New York. and that her time
and trouble were amply repaid. Think
of only CSC for $2.25 to $3.50 Black
Spangled Yokes, Black and White Silk
Boleros. Yokes, and Revers, Pearl and
Jet Novelties.
Trimming Department-First Floor.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-11-11
Sl.25 comets for Children

Large Poke Bonnets of faille silk.
with double ruffie around face: pulled
crown: fur trimmed: wide silk ties; all
sizes and colors.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1900-10-22
GROWING SUSPICIOUS.
Strike Leaders Think There Il Plan to
Break Up tho Union.

Strike Leaders Think There 1. Plan to
Break Up the Union.
WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Oct 22.-The
strike leaders here are growing sus.
picious thas there is some kind Of an
agreement between the coal companies
by which they expect to break up the
miners union. The offer Of the Read
ing company and the opposit on to the
same upon the part Of the companies Is
something the labor leaders cannot un.
derstand AT the conference i'll Phila.
delphia on Wednesday the LehIgh Val
ley agreed 10 the same terms as the
Reading so far as their Lehigh coliierlas
are concerned but the company It N'se>,
so the strikers allegc, to make the same
concessions TO their employees III the
Wyoming valley. Tie officials OF tie
union say there is no consistency III
that. The action Of the LAckawanna,
Ontario and Western and other large
producers in combining with the Lehlgh
Valley on the powder question tends 10
confirm the views entertained by the
officers Of the miners union that q con-
ccrted effort is to be made by the COM
pauies to get the better OF the union
and incitc break in the ranks OF the
strikers.