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The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-17

It has been ordered by the Commission
ers that the PROPOSAL of the Crawford
Paving Company, dated April y, 1901, to
grade and improve the grounds of the
Whitney Avenue Truckhouse for the sum
of SS15. 80, be accepted
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1901-04-17

This dainty 3-piece Reception Suite,
frames mahogany finish, covered with
good. serviceabIe damask of excellent
quality The uDhoIsteTIng is first
class. and the suite is
marked at the special GO *
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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
School Teaching in Porto Rico.

ihere seemed at first impossible
barriers between the teacher and
scholars. First, there was the Ian
suage, and. second. the difference of
habits and customs, and the absence
'f any interpreter or intermediary to
bring the two together. The chill
iren could all say Americans"
Dr. Americana" which they thought
would please the vanity OF the teach
81. and they repeated 1t often. It
was difficult matter to take school
u forty or firty shoeIess little span.
ish-speaking mulattos. white and half
white children. ranging from 2 and to
10 years OF age, and teach them Eng
lish.
But the quick wit OF most of the
American novices came to their aid,
Ina before they left their schools
last summer. to return In the fall to
take up their work again, they could
IN most instances understand the
words OF their little wards. It was
case where you teach me. and III
teach you; and the fact that the
teaching was not all on one side
amused and pleased the children.
fhey went home and reported that
they were teaching their teacher how
TO Talk. but In the process the
children learned more than their
teachers. for that was what the insti-
tutions were for.
The rural schools were poor speci-
mems OF architecture. and one was
only thankful for the holes and crew
ices In them. because they provided
ventilation which the bu..ders had 9th
erwise totally overlooked. The school
supplies were almost nil There was
blackboard. but no chalk. There
were seats. but no desks. There
were no books or states. for the new
board OF education was not then fair
ly In working order. and the Spanish
had evidently let their educational sys-
TEN outside OF the cities die natural
death AT least 1t showed signs OF
rust and decay.-Christian Endeavor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

~ not believed, however, that the
proposition from Colombia will be
seriously considered by congress, first
because the Walker commission has
reported in favor of the Nicaragua
route. and second. because there is
nothing in them to the advantage of
this government. Colombia offers
the United States the privilege OF ne
gotiating for the purhase of the
franchise and property of the Panama
company upon the payment of a sum
OF money not named. which shall be
deducted from Colombia's share of the
future tolls collected on the canal, al
though the United States has enjoyed
this privilege without compensation,
and under 1t has been for three years
endeavoring to induce the French COM
pany to name its terms. NJ Hutin,
president of the company. has assert
ed his inability to do so, because the
property is in the hands of the courts
OF France, but has informed the secre
tary of state and the committees of
congress that he would submit to the
courts any proposition that might be
made for the purchase of the proper
ty.
Under these circumstances 1t is use
less for the government of Colombia
to make any general propositions to
the United States. If Colombia could
recover the franchise and purchase
the property OF the canal company.
and then offer it as a new, ciean and
direct proposition. it might receive
some attention from congress, but as
long as the affairs of the French COM
pany are in litigation the United
States will decline to consider any
propositions looking to the purchase
of its rights.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
eRlToNs ARE ALARMED.
End Of Thslr Industrial Prosperity le
Near at Hard.

LONDON. April l0.-'rhe signs that
this country has reached the end OF
a series OF fat years OF Industrial
prosperity have alarmed the trade
unionists. This week the miners OF
the Northumberland district had to
submit to a reduction In their wages
OF II per cent and at Cleveland the
iron workers agreed to reduction OF
l3A per cent,
These startling figures surprise no
one who has watched the signs OF the
times for the last six months. Until
recently the number OF unemployed
trades unionists averaged only rs per
cent Last November the number III
unemployed increased to 81 per cent
and the February returns show that
81 per cent are out of work
The changes In rates of gagcs are
even more striking. In November
i3I.13S men obtained increases. While
/ ,DS6 had TO accept reductions In
their wages. In January The increas-
es dropped to 3,06l. and the decreases
rose to 81, ,b31. In February there
were S.3i2 advances, averaging shil
ling and pence per week. and 2I1.
ST. decreases, averaging 2 shil,inss
and pence per week. In tnOso
trades where automatic arrangements
exist, regulating fluctuations OF prices
ana wages. men have learned to grir
ana bear bad times the same as thS
NorthunheIIand miners and the Cieye
! and iron workers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
The Beer War.

The latest news from South Art
ca Indicates speedy and peaceful
termination OF the conflict that has
been raging for the past two yeara.
War Is terrible thing and has slain
thousands, but stomach troubles, We
believe. have slain even more. When
the stomach is out OF order the entire
system suffers and disease takes an
easy hold. TO insure health and long
life keep the stomach In good coodi-
ton by the use OF hostetter's Htom-
ach Filters. The next time you Aro
troubled with dyspepsia, biliousnass.
indigestion. constipation. or any oth-
sr disorder OF the stomach, do ~
fail to give 1t trial. II VIII cure
these ailments and prevent malaria.
fever and ague. Insist on hAx1nn
the genuine with our Private Rsve1ne
stamp over the neck OF the bott1a.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
ARRESTED Foa ABDUCTION.
Unwilling Arkansas Bride Accuses
Lover Of Stealing Her.

PINE BLUFF. Ark. April 10.-WilI
koss and clyde Grimm. prominent
young men OF Wild Cat, Ark. are in
jail charged with abduction. the pen
atty for which In Arkansas Is death.
Arrest was made at the instance OF
kosss wife. formerly Miss Lizzie
Kugler. She was engaged to marry
Ross. who secured license and at
the time appointed went after her, but
she could not be found. Later she
promised to be married the 9Th OF De-
cember as q party In a triple we'd
ding. toss arrived at the marriage
place on schedule time. but his fancee
had a second time eluded him. DE
termined not to delay affairs. Ross,
Grifiin and one kiigore went to the
girls home after her. She alleges
that one OF the party detained her
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

BIG FIRE AT
PARK VIEW
Several Store Buildings and
Contents Entirely
Consumed.
It'd. Burns Amongths Heavy
Losers Loss Not
Known.

a dispatch from Chama this morn
ing announces a big fire at Park View
during the night or early this morn
ing.
Park View is IA miles south of Cha
ma, and two miles from TERRA Am
arilla. The large store and ware
rooms of L. ID Burns were burned.
the saloon run by Ortiz. and the old
Splanes store building. along with
several smaller buildings occupied as
store rooms and residences.
Particulars as to loss and insur-
ance are not at hand. but it must have
been quite heavy. Mr. Burns carried
a very large stock. although we pre-
sumo it was fairly insured.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
CONCERNING
PORTO RICO
Governor Allen Consents to
Talk About Existing
Conditions.
Admits Truth Of Published
Statements and Gives
Reasons.

WASHINGTON, April 10.--Govern-
or Allen of Porto Rico. who is in the
city, has finally consented to talk on
he views them.
In an interview he declares that he
has been sent copies of the pet.Lion
that is being circulated to send to the
president.
He says the conditions which the
petition declares to prevail are true.
but that neither he nor any other man
could alter them.
The government has spent million
and a half for road work and the army
has distributed three million ratiens.
He believes the natives would rather
live on the governments rations than
work.
Allen now appears anxious to re-
turn to the island and get even. He
accuses leaders who were unable to
influence him to do what they wanted
him to of stirring up discomfort. which
he admits is widespread.
He thinks that the work of estan-
fishing a civil government of the ma
tives should be vigorously prosecuted
and then they will see that an influx
of capital alone will better the condi-
tion of the planters and farmers and
iaborers.
In certain quarters the impression
prevails that the president will ask
Allen to retire and accede to the wish
es OF the Porto Rican petitioners by
naming Postmaster Wilson of Brook
iyn as his successor.
Allen will be offered his old posi-
tion as assistant secretary of the ma
Wy. 1t is believed that this will be
more TO his liking. as he is a great
society man and prefers the gay lire
of the capital to the quiet life in the
government palace at San Juan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
WILL STAMP OUT SMALLPOX.
Will Use Troops to Enforce ouaran
tine Rules il Necessary.

LOUISVILLE. KY, April 9.-The
second called meeting of the state
board OF health on the subject of the
Tennessee quarantine was held last
night. and it was decided to request
the members of the Tennessee board
of health to meet with them in Louis
vile early next week to take steps
by which the quarantine may be rails
ed.
AS the Kentucky board is determin-
ed that the scourge OF smallpox in
the border counties of the state shall
be stamped out, every effort will be
made to induce the Tennessee board
to request special dispensation from
the legislature to enable them to
quarantine all smallpox suspects at
some point beyond the Tennessee
line.
Unless this is done the state uuarau-
tine Will be strictly enforced and il
necessary troops will be called into
service to do 1t.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
THE PANAMA CANAL.
Colombia Submits Four Definite Prop
ositions for Consideration.

WASHINGTON, April l0.-Dr. Car
from the republic of Colombia, has
submitted to the secretary of state II
memorandum setingt forth what his
government wauld like to have the
United States do about the Panama
canal. 1t contains four distinct prop
ositions:
/. The republic of Colombia will
grant to the United States liberal
franchise for the construction of a
waterway across the isthmus. but will
retain the political sovereignty of the
state OF Panama, and require guar
antees from the United States for its
recognition and protection.
2. Colombia expects to have an in
terest in the earnings of the proposed
canal equivalent to its rights under
the existing concession to the French
company. and her government would
like to have the United States antici-
pate the tolls and advance the money
IN order to relieve her present finan-
cial emDarrassments.
s. Colombia will recognize and
protect all the rights of the French
under the present concession, what
ever they may be, but will not ad-
nit that company as a party to the
present negotiations with the United
States. When these negotiations are
successfully concluded the United
States can treat Independently with
the canal company for the acquisl-
ton OF its property on fair and equi-
table terms.
4. II the French company could
guarantee the completion of the canal
within the terms of the concession
and to the satisfaction of the United
States, the government of Colombia
would have no objection, and in that
case would relinquish to the United
States full control of its operation and
management Colombia believes.
however. that the company will find
II advantageous to sell its entire in.
terest to the united-States. there be
ing no International obstacle to our
ownership or control of the canal
across the isthmus.
The secretary OF state has taken
these propositions under considera
tion, but can do nothing more than to
submit them to congress next Decem
ber. the subject having passed out
!, OF his Jurisdiction when the report ol
the walker commission was made. II
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
READ Lualp NOVELS.
A Husband and Father Kills His Fam.
iIy and Himself.

LOUISVILLE. KY, April io.-The
dead bodies Of Henry NJ. DeVore. his
child ana wife, Bertha. were found at
their home this morning. poVore
killed them with a rasar and then de-
tho weapon. The man had been n
constant reader OF iurid novels and
they often threw him into fits of the
widest jealousy. Last night he read
imprisoned With the Dead" Mrs.
ueVore was the divorced child vile
OF Casius NJ. Clay.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
SMITH is LIABLE ron DAmAoss
Coroner to Hold an Inquest ovsr Vie.
Tins Crushed to Death.

DENVER. April 10.-The coroner Of
Ieiier county win hold an Inquest
over the remains OF the six members
OF the Smith family. who lost their
lives through the avalanche caused
by the timbers of the dump Of the
Granite mine at Victor giving way.
The three children playing ia the
yard, who were hurt, are ont Of dan
ger
The mine belongs to Eben Smith OF
this city. and he will probably be COM
PEELED to pay heavy damages.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
UNDER ICE TO THE POLE.
An Austrian to Seek the Coveted Spot
in a Submarine Boat.

LONDON, April 1O.-At a recent
meeting of the Vienna Geographical
society. Herr kampe outlined his plan
to reach the north pole by a submarine
boat now building ut Wilhelmshaven.
The submarine boat viii nave major
axis of 10 feet, breadth OF 26 feet
and additional displacement of 800
tons. The boat holds sufficient all
to last tive persons fifteen hours, the
carbonic acid gas being removed b,
combination with causiic soda.
The boat win have both horizontal
and vertical screws, the latter for rails
ing and depressing the vessel. The
motive power will be petroleum. OF
which loO tons will be carried This
amount is calculated to be more than
live times what IL necessary for the
round trip from Spitzbergen to the
pole.
In the fifteen hours during which
the boat will be able to be submerg
ed without coming to the surface. II
can cover nifty mica. 1t Will be
submerged az the edge OF the land OF
ice surrounding Spitzbergen. and will
he steered towards the nearest open
water to the north Herr kampe
does not think that the Ice pack is to
A greater depth than 20 feet, and the
boat can descend 100 feet If, after
six hours. no opening = the Ice can be
discovered. the boat will return tc
the last opening. but II the pack Is
thin, attempts viii he made to blast
and open 1t. keinne does not think
that the ice pack continues uuhroken
IN any direction for more than five
miles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
STOCKS GOING skywARo.
Bulls Turn the Tables on Change at
New York.

NEW YORK, April 10.-The bears
lost their hold on the st9ck market
today. During the first hour they
had things all their own way. They
forced Colorado Fuel down nearly {;
cents and other indnltrials nearly as
much.
The bulls took a hand and boosted
the Colorado Fuel nearly 3, and Bur
lington cents, and all other stocks
are now going skyward.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
FIRE IN AN INSANE ASYLUM.
Patients All Safely Gotten Out by
Prompt. Action.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April TO-
Fire broke out in the woman's depart
ment of the central hospital Tor in
sane at an early hour this morning.
Inc blaze started in the main build
ing and was quickly under control
without much damage being done.
The nurses hurriedly notified the pa
tients to dress and all were out of the
building before the flames were nut
out
The women were taken to the cor
ridors OF other buildings and kept
there until daylight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
DETAILS ALL AGREED UPON.
Burlington and Great Northern viii
Soon be Consolidated.

NEW YORK. April 1O.-J. NJ. hill.
president of the Great Northern. lett
for the west today.
He announced before his departure
that all details Of the consolidation of
the Great Northern and burlington
roads had been agreed upon by Off
cials, and all that now remained to
unite the two systoms was the ratiti-
cation OF the deal by the Burlington
stockholders.
le declared there was no doubt but
that this would be done.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
SOAP TRUST ORGANIZING.
All Interests to Be Merged Under One
Head and Prices Advanced.

CHICAGO. April 10.---Leading soap
makers OF the country and their rep
'esentatives to the number OF one
hundred are holding a secret meeting
It the Grand Pacific today.
They propose to effect an organiza.
ion OF an association with the inten-
Ion OF later merging all interests un.
Ter one head. to advance prices and
'ontroi the entire soap industry OF The
country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
DIED FOR THEIR RELIGION.
Forty Thousand Native Converts Kill
ed by Boxers in China.

NEW YORK, April 10.--rhe annual
report OF the American Bible society
was made public today.
In that part referring to China 1t
says that forty Thousand native chris
tian converts were killed by Boxers
during the outrages in China.
The damage done to church prop
erty cannot be estimated.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Another New York Fire,

NEW YORK, April l0.-The south
ern pavilion OF st. Charles hospital on
randall island was destroyed by fire
this morning. Ninty-four boys rang
ing in age from four to seven years
all either blind or having very weak
eyes, were rescued through the hero
ism OF their nurses.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
INsuRoENr MONEY CAPTURED.
Along With It Three Prominent Rebe!
Officers.

MANILA, April l0.--The Americans
have come into possession of $4,000
of insurgent funds. which was dis
covered and captured by Lieutenant
Mapes OF the 23d Infantry.
Lieutenant Mapes at the same time
captured three prominent rebel Off
GERS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
REWARD FOR STOLEN GOLD.
Taken from a Liner While in Transit
from New York to Germany.

nERl,iN, April i0.-The North
German Lieyd Steamship company
today offered reward OF ten thousand
marks for the two bars of gold sto
len from the Kaiser Wilhelm der
drhssn,
The geld WAS stolen during the voy-
age from New York. The bars were
put on board the steamer ahortly be-
fore she sailed an Anrii z.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
LIQUOR IN AUSTRIA.
Charged with 90 Per Cent of Crime
so Per Cent of Insanity.

VIENNA. April 1o.-Dr. Won Hartel,
imperial minister Of instruction. in
speech before the international con
gress. declared that intoxicating IL
quor causes 80 per cent OF crimes
and so per cent OF insanity In Austria.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
NEW KIND OF ARMoR PLATE.
is Much Cheaper and Claimed to Sc
Equally AZ Effective.

WASHINGTON. April 1O.-A new
kind of armor plate for warships is
to be tested at the Indian Head PROV
ing grounds tomorrow.
1t can be manufactured for $3.50 n
ton and is claimed to be equally as
effective as that which costs $3.50.
lf found to be satisfactory the saw
Ing ON warships now in course OF CON
struction will be $S00,OOO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
WAR TAX ON NEWSPAPERS.
Would Operate to Stop Jlnseism and
Elevate the Press.

LONDON, April 1o.-A war tax on
newspapers is uggested today.
The argument advanced is that the
imposition of heavy tax might bring
nome to the press It's responsibility
in the matter of war and prevent jim
goism
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Suicide Follows Bankruptcy.

NEW YORK. April 10.--Bernard
r'rest stock broker. was found dead
in his room this morning few min
utes after his failure was announced
on change. He took carb0lic acid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Missouri Pacific Make. 4. eur.hase

NEW YORK, April 10.--Russeli
Sage announced today that the Mis-
souri, Pacific had purchased the Whee-
ling Il Lake Erie railway. This
gives the Missouri Pacific an outlet
at Fittsl,irG,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
TRANSPORT eArcHss FINE.
Was to Sail Today for Cuba with
Troops and Supplies.

NEW YORK. April 10.--The trans
port Rawlins, due TO sail frpm this
port thls afternoon for Cuba w....
troops and supplies. caught fire at the
pier this morning,
The amount of damage Is not yet
known. -Four men were overcome by
smoke. The sailing was postponed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Knox Presented to Supreme Judges

WASHINGTON. April i0.-Solicitor
General richards presented to the su-
preme court today the new attorney
general. q. T. knox. The ceremony.
which was both brief and simple. oc-
CURED at noon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
city Treasurer shy with the Fund.

HELENA. Mont. April lO.-1hc
city treasurer of Phillipsburg. Gran.
ite county. Charles Wellelder. has
been arrested. charged with enbez
ziing $4,000 belonging to the city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Negro kidnaper Captured.

PUEBLO, April l0.-John Rogers
a negro. was captured at La Junta this
morning. A year and half ago n
kidnapped Laura Bell, white girl Il
years OF age. from her nome hi Ana
conda. Mont. The girl was with hin
when taken.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
LousEr coNreas DECORATIONS.
Cross Of the Legion Of Honor olven
to Russian Officers.

PARIS. April lO.-President Loubet
visited the Russian squadron this
morning in the harbor at vilie-
franch.
He decorated the admiral and an
other officer with the Cross Of the Le-
sion OF Honor
Loubet sailed for Toulon this after
1oon while the Russian guns boom
ed salute and the bands played.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
RipIey's Trial begun.

FRANKFORT, Ky, April 10,-The
trial OF Garnett Ripley, charged with
completely in the oebel murder was
begun today. 1t is claimed that
Ripley was at the meeting when the
plot was hatched
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Chief of U. s. Artillery.

wASHlNL .ON. April lO.-Col w.
Randolph of the LIST artillery. was to-
day appointed chief of u. d, artillery
under the reorganization bill by the
president.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Six Years Penal servitude.

ST. PETERSBURG, April 1O.-La
Goawskl who attamptod to assassi-
nate the procurator general of the no.
ly synod, was sentenced to six years
penal servitude.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

father at the point of a gun, and an
other forced her to accompany the
party to kilgore's house. where the
triple wedding occurred. The arrest
OF the men has attracted much inter
est.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Speed of 80 Knots.

sEATTLi4, April y.-The Goldsboro
torpedo boat. on her trial trip today
made speed OF ~ knots. Only 30
was required,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Peace Negotiations Reopened.

LONDON, April 10.-kitchener re
ports that Botha has reopened peace
negotiations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
oaveooos TRUST NOT rEAslsLE
Merchants Making No Effort to e.
feet Such . Combination.

NEW YORK, April lO.--Leading
merchants here. at Chicago. st. Lou
Is and other big cities. declare that
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
Kruger is Coming.

PARIS. April 1O.-Kruger viii sai'
June and arrive at New York on the
1th.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11

n trust OF drygoods stores is not feas-
ibie.
No effort is being made to effect
such an organization.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-04-11
For Sale.

One young Jersey fresh milch COW.
l0-tw q. W. HAFLING.