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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

The two largest reservoirs of the
Victor water works, near the head o;
Little Beaver creek, which went out
Sunday afternoon, sent wall of wa,
ter twenty feet high down the gulch
One bent of the high trestle on the
Short Line railway was taken out
stopping traffic for two days. The
great wave of water rolled down the
gulch wiping out three dwelling hou
ses near the Spinney mill and break
ing against the new steel concrete
dam of the Pixies Peak Power com
pany. two miles below. Fortunately
the engineer of a freight engine cross
ing the trestle saw the wall of waite
coming down from above and starter
the engine whistle blowing as a warn
ing. while driving his engine across
to safety. 1.-THE inmates of the cab
ms in the sweep of the water heart
the whistle. rushed out, and seeing
the water coming down upon them
escaped to the hills. The big dam OF
the power company showed the met
al of which it Is made by withstandinf
the mighty onrush of the water. The
commissary was swept away, the
men escaping to the hills. Wate,
poured four feet over the top of the
lam, but receded in thirty minutes to
the normal height. No lives were
lost. A cloudburst on Pixies Peal
took out the reservoir dams, which
had been weakened by the heavy rains
of the past week. Victor Is left Will
five hundred gallons of water storef
in the Battle Mountain and Bull Hi
tanks. This. with careful husband
ing. will last two weeks for domestic
purposes, but the mines which have
been relying on the city plant 70
supply will be shut off and some o
them may be forced to shut down
| The telephone line from Cripple Creel
to Colorado Springs was carried ava.
by the floods.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
TO AID THE BUFFALO SHOW.
Limit of Tickets to Be Extended to
Secure Larger Attendance.

CHICAGO. May 22.-Western pass
senger officials have come to the con-
clusion that greater concessions in
the way of rates must be made to the
public before the Pan-American expo
sition shall become an assured sue
cess from an attendance standpoint
With this view OF the situation, the
Western Passenger association has
decided to extend the limit of tick
cts for the remaining period of the
fair.
The resolution adopted calls for
the sale of tickets from all points
east of the Missouri river and ST.
Paul between June ! and November
on a basis of one fare plus 81, with
fifteen day limit. The limit on these
tickets for the month of May was five
days. Tickets will be sold from
points further west and including
Utah at the same rate. with thirty
day limit. During the same period
tickets will he sold for one and one
third fares for the round trip from all
points east of the Missouri and St.
Paul. with the privilege of thirty
day limit, the former limit being fif-
teen days. Transcontinental associa.
ton lines some time ago made the
limit on their tickets from the far west
sixty days
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
FOUR YEARS TAXES WILL
PAY ENTIRE STATE DEBT.
New Revenue Law Provides for COL
lection of s2,sso,ooo Annually, and
This viii Support Government
and Pay Debts.
Denver Post.

Denver Post.
| An assessed valuation of $720.000,-
900 and a general revenue from this
source of s2,SS0.000 for state purposes
| alone is what the new revenue law
| will bring in during the first year of
| its presence on the statute books
This is an estimate only, but it is
| from a conservative force, and it gives
| an idea of the enormous income the
state will secure il the law is enforc-
ed
Last week State Auditor Crouter
sent out blanks to county assessors
with request that they fill them in
with an estimate of the increased val
uations resulting from the new law.
The first reply came from NJ ]. Lay
den, assessor of El Paso county. and
one of the acknowledged experts of
the state on tax assessment questions
Last year the total valuation of
Ell Paso county was S12,00O,000," says
Mr.. Layden. This year, under the
new system of valuation it will be
$40 .0O0. 900
This years assessment will there
iSi' 'N VII ~ atii' oAA'-Leii bllito 40
large as the last one.
On the same basis all over the
state the assessment for 1901 will be
increased from s216,OO0.OOO in 1900
to 100000. On 4-mill levy the
latter valuation would raise $2,SS0,-
900 for state purposes.
If Mr.. Layden's estimate is any
where near correct. and state officials
believe that it is. the receipts from
the revenue law Will exceed in volume
the expectations of nearly every mem
Der of the Legislature.
An income of nearly S3,000,000 a
year from property taxes alone would
in four years pay off all the outstand-
ing Indebtedness and leave surplus
larger than is necessary to run the
state government for the two years
following.
1t is generally conceded that the
revenue bill wifi raise too much mon
ey." said the auditor. But that will
be better than too little. as has been
the case in the past. even If the tax
payers do a little srfealing."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
GIGANTIC COAL COMBINE.
Capitalists Seek to Control Mines in
Ohio, Indiana and Illinois.

EVANSVILLE. Ind. May 22.-Capt
John Ingle. one of the leading coal
operators of this city. says the dis
patch sent out from Chicago to the
effect that big corporation would alb
sorb the coal mines in this state IL
true. He asserts that the operators
in southern Indiana have been asked
to place value on their property.
and in his estimate the mines of the
state can be bought Tor about $1,000.
900. The new company Will also
attempt to buy all the mines in iii
nois and Ohio. and thus secure con.
troll of the western market. The
move is gigantic one. II the men
back of 1t succeed they will have the
largest coal mine combination on rec
ord. At the meeting held recently
in Chicago there were capitalists from
New York and Philadelphia. and plen
ty OF money was subscribed for the
venture.
1t is asserted that II the trust sc
cures the mines there will be made
a fight on the United Mine Workers
organization. The Indiana operator,
have signed the scale several times nm
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
STILL ON
THE MEND
The First Lady Of the Land
Rapidly Improving May
Start for Home Soon.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. MAY 22-
Mrs. Mckinley will be able to sit in
chair and be moved around the
house the latter part of the day.
The president decided to attend sew.
eral functions this morning and even.
ing.
Secretary Hay announces that an
Effort will be made to have the party
depart for home Saturday evening.
physicians. however. have not yet
given their consent to this course.
Thls afternoon Secretary Cortelyou
announced that when the president
departed his party would go direct
to Washington by the shortest route
passing Ogden and Omaha but max.
'ng no stops beyond the requirements
of those necessary to change engines.
II Is officially announced that the
presidential party will start homeward
Saturday. The president attended to
Official business today. This after.
noon he reviewed the Knight Tenn
plars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
PLOTTING AGAINST CROKER.
Carroll Leads Movement to Gust the
Tammany Chief.

NEW YORK, May 22.--Some of the
friends of Richard Croker are open.
ly charging that John F. Carroll is
the head of a plot within the inner
circle of Tammany to overthrow the
big chief when he returns from El-
rope to name the city ticket It is
said to be the plan to throw control
of the Tammany Organization into
the hands of Carroll and his followers
1t is not the intention. however, that
Carroll shall openly assume the lead
ership. On the contrary. another
man will be named for that position
but Carroll will remain the power be-
hind the throne. 1t Is asserted that
several justices of the supreme court
number OF wealthy contractors and
many business and professional men
are behind the Carroll movement to
keep Croker out of the campaign next
fall. Friends of Croker say that
Mayor Van Wyck is with the Carroll
crowd. One of Carrolls friends said
today that Carroll had mine laid
under Croker that was liable to ex-
plode at any moment.
No one seems to know Mr.. Car
rolls plans for the immediate future.
but it is asserted that he will not
show his hand until Croker returns.
The friends of Croker say that Car
roll will be crushed politically and
kicked out of the organization II he
lifts a finger against the boss. The
friends Of Carroll say that he has Gro
ker beaten and is going to keep him
out of the next campaign. In the
meantime the opposition to Tammany
continues to organize
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
ASKS FOR
STATEMENT
Regarding Conditions Among
Soldiers Since the Canteen
Was Abolished.

WASHINGTON, May 22.-Secretary
of War Root today instructed all de-
partmental and post commanders of
the army to Immediately prepare for
the use of the war department a
statement regarding drunkenness
among the soldiers that has existed
since the abolishment of the army
canteen.
They are also instructed to give in
detail the conditions existing now as
compared with the conditions preva-
lent when beer was sold to the troops
under authority of the government.
At the war department it is regard
ed as certain that the canteen will be
re-established by congress early in
the coming session.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
HULL SPEAKS TO FlLiPlNos.
He Calls Them Fellow Citizens and
Advises Against lmpatience.

MANILA, May 22.-The federal par.
gresham Hull. chairman of the house
committee on military affairs After
listening to what this party has done
toward the pacifcation OF the islands
up to the present time, Mr.. Hull said
in part:
Fellow Citizens: AS long as wa
ter runs and the grass Is green my
opinion of the Filipinos will be tina,
they are part of the great American
federation. am surprised at the
advanced stage you have reached In
the matter OF restoring peace and am
delighted over the possibilities for civ
ilization. Contrasting you with Chi
ma and the remainder OF the Orient
| believe that the Filipinos possess
the best idea and spirit OF the age and
are capable Of faster development
than was ever witnessed. advise
you to go slowly. but not impatiently.
When you become strong and self
supporting believe the Americans
will grasp hands across the sea on an
equality OF liberty and the freedom
OF institutions"
President Tavera Of the federal par.
ty replied. and expressed the conn
dence of the Filipinos in the Ameri-
can government.
The presidente Of Malibay. town
four miles from Manila. expelled q
public school teacher because he was
a Roman Catholic and substituted o
Protestant. Supt Atkins reinstated
the Catholic teacher. The presidente
is a Methodist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
TESTING THE CHALLENGER.
Sold and New Shamrock Striving for
Supremacy Today.

SOUTHAMPTON. May 22.-The
two Shamrocks are skipping over the
water today in a rattling breeze. The
greatest possible effort is being made
by the crew of the challenger to de
feat her namesake of an earlier date.
Interest in today's race is made in.
tense by the fact that King Edward is
aboard Sir Thomas Lipton's steam
yacht Erin watching the maneuvers
of the two racers. 1t was decided
that he should not board the Shamrock
ii, as it was feared that some accident
might happen on the light sailing
craft
After sailing two hours the wind
died down and became almost be-
calmed the yachts stood still and the
king epressed a wish to go aboard the
new Shamrock, ~ The launch q, was
ioyrdy. Tha he Erin and he was
taka- -tos,a ~ beer Hardly had he
got aboard AMI the launch returned to
the Erin when huge squall suddenly
came up, creating panic on board the
yachts and the vessels accompanying
tthenH The kins~zyIth Upton and 9th
Nr notables was standing near the
Shamrock's tiller when the storm
hurst upon them. The first gust of
wind, which was terrific, carried away
the mast and all sails. almost capsiz-
ing the yacht. The king and those
with him dropped to the deck and es-
capped injury from the falling booms.
and this action prevented the rigging
from carrying them overheard. With
the greatest difficulty a hawser was
run from tug to the yacht and she
was towed into port
The challenger drifted aimlessly af-
ter the accident. She looked like a
total wreck. but it is probable that the
damage can be repaired within a
month.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
power chaos would reign in the is

power chaos would reign in the is
land.
The home rule party which is now
in power In the territorial legislature,
is understood here to represent the
lowest and most undesirable type OF
the natives. and the personnel of the
members of the house and senate Sc.
iected by that party is such as to
render 1t impossible for them to be
used even by ambitious promoters
who mad hoped to pront by their selec-
ton. Gov. Dole will probably have
the support of the government at
Washington in his announced inten-
tion not to allow the legislature as now
composed to do anything further than
pass needed appropriation bills at this
session, which convened May s, and
which Is now in session.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
MORGAN CALLS ON LoUBET.
No Mention Made of the Panama Ca
nal Purchase.

NEW YORK. May 22.-Paris cables
this morning state that Pierpont Nor
gan called upon President Loubet and
spent a few minutes in conversation.
Compliments were exchanged but it
is said no mention was made of Nor.
gans desire to purchase the Panama
cantl route. Morgan was introduced
by Ambassador Porter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
BIG FIRE AT DENVER.
Several Firemen Badly Burned by Gas
oline Explosions.

DENVER, May 22.-Fire this morn,
ing destroyed the local plant of the
tinware trust. 1t communicated to
three other buildings. causing damage
amounting to $150,000, fully covered
by insurance.
Several firemen were badly burned
by gasoline explosions. The entire
department fought the flames four
hours before the blaze was gotten un-
der control.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
STILL
ABSORBING
George Gould Secures Inlet to
Gotham for His Many
Western Roads.

NEW YORK. May 22.-It is report
ed on the hest of authority that in
order to get a direct outlet into this
city for the business of his western
roads George Gould has practically
concluded negotiations for the pur-
chase of the Lackawanna road.
This is the reason given as to why
the dividends on Missouri Pacific
stock, which it has been expected for
some weeks were about to be de-
.SlsCed. have not been mentioned, the
dividend money. it is said being held
So pay the part purchase price of the
Lackawanna.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
MINERS sesET BY OUTLAWS.
Mexican Government Sends Troops t,
Dispense Them.

NEW YORK. May 22.--The Herald
today prints dispatch from the City
Of Mexico saying that four American
miners with seventy Indians. working
sold mines at Guerrero del Oro. are
surrounded by a small band of outlaws
)r revolutionists. The miners have
>een Obliged to fortify the buildings
and trails approaching the mines.
The government has sent troops to
trive OFF the outlaws, whose evident
intention it is to secure the arms and
ammunition stored at the mine. The
mining property Is owned by the ON.
THAN Exploration company of this
,ity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
HOME RULERS IN HAWAII.
Seek to Deny White Men Voice in
the Government

WASHINGTON, May 22.-When the
protesting Hawaiians arrive in Wash
ington in few days to present their
grievances against Governor Dole to
the United States government it is
hardly probable they will meet with
the reception they expect lnforma'
ton has come to the government de
partments showing the exact status
of affairs in the island and indicating
that had it not been for the wisdom
OF Gov. Dole in exercising his veto
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
DRAMATIC SUICIDE.
Fred C. Foster Kills Himself as He
Is Eein1 Arrested.

CAMBRIDGEPORT, Mass. May %.
The explosion in the Cambridgeport
National bank yesterday was follow
ed this morning by the suicide OF
Fred c. Foster as he was about to be
arrested on the charge of destroying
the bank.
He shot himself with "A calibor re.
volver in the presence of the officer
who was serving the warrant.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Suicide by Starving.

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 22.-
VIM. Furlong. colored. died last night
in the Jail at New Boston from star
vatlon. When arrested recently for
the mortal wounding Of two officers
he said he would starve himself to
death.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
MRS. eoNNle's WEAK STORY.
She Took an Athletes Revolver Ava,
From Him.

DETROIT. Mich. May 22.-The
father of James Ayres, the pension
department clerk killed in a hotel at
Washington by Mrs. Lulu |. Bonnie,
attacks her confession in which she
says she disarmed Ayres and then
killed him when he attempted to tai:e
liberties with her.
The father says the boy was an ath-
lete and it would have been impossible
for her to wrench the revolver from
him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
THE RIVERS ANNUAL HIGH.
The Mississippi River is Now on the
Rise, Threatening Destruction.

ST. LOUIS. May 22.-Reports com.
ing in today show that the annual
Mississippi flood is about to begin.
The streams In the north are being
turned into raging foods by terrific
rains. From the south comes the re
port that the Tennessee river is run
ming bank full and stories OF destruc
tion and disaster are beginning to be
received.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
ALL NEW ENGLAND MouRNs.
The Death Of Charles A. Boutel,e
Causes Universal Sorrow.

BOSTON. May 22.-An New Eng.
land Is today mourning the death of
Charles A. Boutelle. who died last
evening after years confinement on
account OF brain trouble. His death
was directly due to pneumonia. Mr..
Boutelle retired from congress last
year He will be buried at Bangor
probably on Friday with imposing Ger.
emonies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
conservator for a ProfIisate.

CHICAGO. May 22-Thomas Ly-
ous was today appointed conservator
OF the estate of the notorious Princess
Chimay, formerly Miss Clara Ward of
Detroit. The appointment is with
her approval. to protect her from her
own extravagances.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

der protest, and the mine owners in
southern Indiana and the Baltimore
and Ohio Southwestern have been
running their mines at loss for the
past year. The operators OF south.
ern Indiana will have a meeting some
time this week to discuss certain
propositions to be made them by the
of the trust.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
SOUND STEAMER AGROUND.
Passengers Aboard are Reported No,
in Peril.

NEW YORK, May 22-The steam.
er Hartford of the Sound line ran
aground this morning in dense fog
coming out of the Connecticut river.
Tugs have been sent to her assistance.
The passengers on board are not re.
ported as in peril She will probably
be floated at high tide this afternoon.
The Hartford was fioated by the
tide at noon and proceeded to this
city. apparently having suffered no sc
rious damage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
SOCIAL EARTHQUAKE IN sERvIA
Acknowledgement Of the Queen May
Bring About a Revolution.

VIENNA, May 22.-The scandal re
garding the ACCOMPLISHMENT of Queen
Draja of Servia. it is predicted In
many quarters, will cause revolu
don.
Twenty meetings in various prov
inces of Servia have passed resolu
tions demanding King Alexander's alb
iicatiol.
A peasant named Tajsica is ready
70 lead the rebellion.
a Belgrade dispatch prophesies tina,
Queen Draja will fall, dragging Alex
ander with her
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
AMERICAN CHAMPION eUNsHor

VIM. Crosby Of Alton, Ills, Wins the
Title at Springfield.
SPRINGFIELD. Ills. May 22.-Wll.
liam Crosby OF Alton. Ills. today won
the Dupont cup and the title OF Amer.
lean champion gunshot
A high wind prevailed during the
shoot
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Children Meet Terrible Death.

JOBB, w. Va. May 22-The man
gled remains of Mary, William and
Henry Porterfeld, aged 3, 5 and T.,
respectively. were found in the woods
near here today. They were no
doubt killed and partly eaten by n
wild animal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
viii Produce the Passion Play.

VANCOUVER, May 22.-The Cana
dian Indians will produce the Pas
sion play on June 3. Five hundred
persons will participate. and the mum
ber of spectators will number thous-
ands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Chicago's Population.

CHICAGO. May 22.-The directory
estimate of Chicago's population is
two million and seventy thousand. an
increase in the year of seventy thou
send.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
The King and Christian seisres.

LONDON. May 22.-The statement
is printed that King Edward is very
much interested In Christian Science.
He is said to discuss hs latest hobby
upon every occasion. The king is still
sOmewhat skeptical
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Dismissed Cadets.

WASHINGTON. May 22.-The war
department announces the names of
the following as those cadets who
have been dismissed from West Point
for hazing: H. l.. Bobby, John A.
Cleveland, T. F. Teller, R. A. Linton.
and B. O. Mahaffey, all of the second
class.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
The Issue in Maryland.

BALTIMORE. Md. May 22.-The
friends OF Arthur German are deter.
nned that his candidacy for the United
States senate shall be the Democratic
issue in the coming state campaign.
The Democratic convention In June
will declare his candidacy. 0ofmAu
o. the Issue has been twice defeated,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
ALL OVER BUT THE SHOUTING
Very Few Machinists viii Be Out a.
the End Of the Week.

WASHINGTON. May 22.--At the
machinists' national headquarters ir
this city only the most encouraging
news continues to be received.
The prediction is made this morn
ing by President O'Connell that not
end of the week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
SLAUGHTER OF BOXERS.
Ran Into Germans While Fleeing from
Chinese Regulars.

PEkIN, May 22.-Boxers in fleeing
from Chinese regulars ran into the
German expedition.
The Germans killed about a hundred
of them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
KING vIc's NARROW ESCAPE.
Elevator in the QuirinaI Shot UP With
out Warning.

ROME. May 22-By jumping back
quickly from the door last night King
Victor Emanuel saved himself from
death. when the elevator suddenly
shot upwards without warning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

Ladies' desiring walking suits or
separate skirts made TO order viii hnd
1t to their advantage to call on r.
Z. Smalley. Special prices for the
next thirty days. u
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23
Earl Roberts III.

LONDON, May 22.-Grave fears
are entertained for the health of
Earl Roberts. commander in chief OF
the British army.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

oIympian Games in '04.
PARIS, May 22.-Chicago was to-
day officially selected as the place for
holding the Olympian games in 1904
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-05-23

corbin Going to the Philippines.
WASHINGTON. May 22-General
Corbin announces that he will start
for the Philippines on government
business next month.
The daily morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven, Conn.) 1894-1907, 1901-05-01
BOXING IN WATERBURY,.


National A. c. Bouts Next Week.
The bill for the national A.. G. bouts
at the Auditorium, Waterbury, week
from Thursday, has been completed. In
stead of three bouts, as at first contem-
plated, Manager Harris has arranged
for four events. The star bout will be
between Patsy Sweeney and George
McFadden, who will enter the ring to
box twenty rounds at 1873 pounds. WAL
ter Burgo, Of Boston, and Percy McIn-
tyre Of New York, Will. be on the card
for ten rounds at catchweights. Hughey
Murphy of New York and Andy DAILY
Of Boston az slated for ten rounds at
11S pounds, and Peter Mulvaney Of Wa
terbury and Billy Barrett, also of Wa
terbury, are to open the affair with a
six-round event at 100 pounds.
After the exhibition special train
will leave Waterbury for all points
south, giving opportunity to reach New
Haven and all points between New
York and Boston. A number of New
Haveners expect to attend.