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Evening star., 1901-04-09

| ment to its fullest capacity this summer
| IL the fruit can be procured. The factory
| VIII give employment to about a hundred
| hands. .-.---
The heavy northwest gale of Yesterday
DloWing the water over the pontoons used
| In floating the discharge pipe between the
dredge at work In the harbor and the Po
tomac Park, caused several of them to
sink and forced a discontinuance of the
| dredging work. The sunken pontoons were
| raised yesterday evening and this morning.
and as soon as the weather moderates op-
| erations will be resumed.
large bugeye, name unknown. is ashore
| On the flats at the entrance to the Eastern
| branch. She is loaded with wood, and
was bound for James creek canal to unload
her cargo.
The Norfolk and Washington line steamer
Washington left Baltimore. where she has
been rebuilt, for this city today. She will
arrive here about o'clock this evening
The rebuilding of the wharf of VIM. A
Smoot & Co. at Alexandria has been COM
pleted.
The machinery of large naphtha launch
| this city broke down in the forks of the
| channel off the mouth of the Eastern
branch yesterday evening and the heavy
northwest gale blew the launch across the
branch and ashore on the Anacostia side
not far from the asylum wharf. The party
| in her landed there.
The tug Maryland, belonging to Mr. Jno
Miller Of this city, which has been en-
ployed in towing mud-laden scows on the
Rappahannock river for several months.
has returned to this port. She is under the
command of Capt. Jerry Posey
The tug Rosalie was recently fitted with
new wheel.
The tug George w Pride successfully
passed inspection by the United States au-
thorities at Alexandria Saturday last,
Capt. VIM. Geoghegan is in command Of
the Weems line steamer Potomac, between
this city and Baltimore.
Mr.. James Punch has been appointed
ticket collector on the Alexandria ferry
line steamer Columbia.
Mr.. Ernest German is acting as chief en-
gineer of the Randall line steamer Arrow
smith, on the river route.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11
v,cs.psss,Dssr ROOSEVELT.

It IL probably the general convic-
ton Of observers OF political Affairs
that the succession OF Theodore
Roosevelt to the once OF vice-presi-
dent portends an interesting stirring
Of new activities In the new senate
II has been many years since man
OF Mr.. Roosevelts aggressive person
aIity and force has presided over that
body. 1t Is doubtful II there has
ever been q vioe.president who pos-
pesscd more positive, individual elc-
menta OF strength In the main, the
of5lcisls who have presided over the
senate have been men OF conserva-
tive disposition, inclined TO respect
traditions and to exercise their func-
tions within somewhat narrow iimiys.
Mr. Roosevelt since the beginning
OF his career has been noted chiefly
for his prompt. aggressive and deter.
mined action upon matters brought
within his Jurisdiction. In whatever
once he has filled--hs state iegisln-
tor, civil service commissioner, mem.
ber OF the New York police board.
assistant secretary OF the navy. col.
oncl Of volunteers and goverDor--he
has kept things stirring Where 9th
er men have been content TO specu-
late upon measures. he has been put
ting them into effect With his posi.
tive qualities. his vehemence, vigor,
and his lack Of anything resembling
false dignity. he comes into striking
contrast with most OF his predeces-
s0rs.
The feeling that his administration
OF the offlcc win scnsIbiy broaden it's
influence springs from knowledge OF
these and other pronounced traits.
Up To the present II has been impos
sible 10 keep him tied down To inac-
tivity, no matter what the position he
held. vicc-presidcnts are tradition
ally obscure in the active affairs Of
government. but II would seem I'M
possible to obscure Mr. Roosevelt.
II Is possibly because OF these ttaita
that those who have not watched his
career carefully have been inclined to
regard him MS somewhat too radical
and volatile character for the
weightier Affairs OF legislative poll
ties. Mr.. Itoosevolt's public acts.
however, up 10 the present, have been
marked by sober and sound judgment
ss well as by ss,seatpess. His i'm
petuosity In wei. naf sr control.
His inaugural speech In Its simple
ity and good sense was admirably dig
nifcd and forcefiil. and its plea that
the future be approached with 80.
Der appreciation of Its difficulties,
but with higb-hearted resolution and
confident faith in our capacity IL
characteristic Of the man. On the
whole, the public VIII look TO him with
confidence. not only to leave his I'm
press on the Office, but TO administer
II with dignity and credit to the coun'
try.--Chicago Record.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

cd a prospect to mine. He pur-
chased and put into improvements on
the mine $4,000 feet Of lumber at
mill for the handling OF the property's
ore: he erected an aerial tram; he
built roads and kept them In repair;
II cost him $f.25 TO get ore from the
rhine TO the mill, Sc q ton from mill
TO railroad, 81 a ton from shipping
poIn. TO smelter. third higher char
ges than now. Yet, with all these ex-
pendItures Mr.. Hanson made the
Sunnyslde Extension pay handsome
iy. AS manager of the Scotia Mr..
Hanson opened up what is perhaps
the richest small streak of ore in the
world, small quantities of II often net
ting 3s5 per pound. Besides the
valuable mining groups Mr. Hanson
retains, he owns and utilizcs three
water rights, controlling virtually all
the water In the upper country He
also owns the mill site and old mill at
Animas Forks. The Inter vii be
remodced this season Into a 200-ton
capacity plant and operated on ore
from his properties. As developer
and advertiser OF the resources Of San
Juan county Mr.. Hanson has an enyi-
able reputation, Much Of the work
being done here by outside compan-
les Is directly due to his efforts Thus
Il Is that everybody whose heart is
In the right place has good word for
Rasmus Hanson. and au earnest hope
that fortune win continue to smile
on his every effort.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11
A San Juan County Pioneer.
tsilverton Mincr.l


Rasmus Hanson. who was down this
week from the upper country, reports
that section more promising than ever
I'm It's history. MIR. Hanson owns
several valuable groups up that way,
one OF which ends at the side line OF
the famous Mastodon, n wonderfully
large vein that outcrops for distance
OF over twenty miles. He has recent.
ly placed another OF his groups, the
Golden Fleece, with lr> Boston syndi-
cate. Mr.. HansoD's experiences on
the upper Animas, his huge opera
tions. his indomitable energy. his 10y
atty to section. his successes and re-
verses. form an interesting part OF
San Juan's history. Coming here
when our mineral resources were to-
tally undeveioped. Mr.. Hanson's cxpe-
rienced eye told him that here was
the place 10 make the struggle for
that competence which all men crave.
That his Judgment was unerring there
is none now 10 doubt, As manager
of the Suuhyside Extension he chang
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11
The Benson Block Under Way,
tSilverton MinerD

N1iiNtIlou MtHfT.J
VIM. Feigel. who has been award
sn the contract for building the Ben
son block at the corner OF Green,
and Twelfth streets, arrived In Silver
ton Sunday evening and "Wednesday
commenced the work of tearing down
the buildings now occupying the prem
ises, preparatory to beginning the OK
cnvating work The building. as he
fore stated, viii be a two story brick
with all the modern conveniences
and surrounded In all probability by
a cement sidewalk.
knute Benson. the enterprising bull
der, is one of the oldest residents OF
Silvcrton, coming here over twenty
years ago. He worked as n day In.
borer when he first arrived here. Mr.
Benson WIS soon enabled to start In
business for himself In a modest way.
being associated for many years with
the late Eugene Mccarthy. During
all this time he was engaged in pros.
pecting and mining, finally coming
into possession of the Butterfly group
at Ophir A few years ago Mr.. Ben
son sold the property to syndicate
and quilted active business with q
modest competence. His latest en-
terprise. which will cost him cash
outlay OF $4,000, Is an earnest OF his
faith in the San Juan and his loyal
ty to his adopted country.
Mr.. Feigel, the contractor. is also
an old resident of Silverton. and his
selection to do the work that means
SO much for this city is compliment
to both him and Mr.. Benson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Mrs. Lena Carr, who is teaching at
Hcrmosa, Is spending Saturday and
Sunday In Durango. She reports
Hermosa lively, two parties on for last
evening. Mrs. Carr says there is
considerable scarlet fever In the neigh.
borhood. Late last evening she was
compelled to seek another abiding
place. little Millioent Gaines having
come down with the malignant dis
ease. The benighted teacher accord
ingly took refuge In the bunk house,
where she spent the night. Mrs.
Carr has now arranged to board with
Mrs. Sackett
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Those of us who are unable to take
In the Pan.American exposition at
Buffalo will only have to wait two
years and then We can 70 To st. Lou
in. where the Chicago exposition Will
probably be rivaled.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

What hws become Of AguinaldoF No
word has been received or proc,amI''
tion issued since his friend. the Hon.
William Jennings Bryan, was side
tracked last November
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Bryan WINS about Ms busy ms any
one inaugural day, but not Mt Wash
inston. Instead OF riding In the pres
idcntiai carringe and writing out ap-
pointments. he was scribbling for the
Commoner. n very ordinary and cheap
looking sheet published at Lincoln.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

|, is barely possible that Bryan may
decide no, TO visit Europe. He may
become imhued with the idea that this
country could not survive during his
absence
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Nearly two weeks have passed since
there WIS hoid.up in Denyer-~thnt
is. any one held up by highwaymep'
Other kinds are still fashionable. But
number of suicides have relieved
the monotony and prevented the cit
iscns from experiencing enpui.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Delaware In now without represen-
tstion in the senate OF the United
States. Two years ago the legisla'
turc failed TO elect. and adjourned n
second time yesterday without having
filed the vacancy OF the regular term
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Thomas Jeremiah MaIoncy appears
10 be strictly In the saddle once more.
Such smooth, interruptions manip-
ulator liz In. demand. aud the Hon.
Thomas NJ Patterson has retained
his services. The price paid Is not
stated. but II will enable Boss Malo-
ney to engage In beefsteak. porter
house at that, at least once n day
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Mayor Mcconnell and Fred Chase
expect TO accompany Indian Trader
Moore 10 the San Juan and Navajo
reservation. departing tomorrow morn
Ing. 1t may be that Mr.. Mcconnell
viii 10 through to Gallup.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

The regular meeting OF the Pbilan-
thropic department Of the Woman's
club win he held at the club room
Monday evening. March II, at 7i30.
All members are requested to be pres
cnt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

w. |. Whittier. engaged in the
newspaper business at Castle Rock.
this state, is making tour of the San
Juan section. He arrived last even
ing via Telluride. and this morning
went up to Silverton, where he Will
put in couple OF days looking about
the camp.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Tho funeral services of Horace Con.
dit, cousin to r. l.. Chase, took place
this morning at 1880 at the residence
of Mr.. Chase Deceased came from
Wisconsin last May In search OF bet
ter health. but as so often happens
late. Ilia death. which occurred at
s O'Clock Wednesday evening, was
somewhat sudden, as on that day he
seemed to be no worse than usual.
The services were conducted by Rer.
c, u. Perkins. while the musical Sc
lcctions were rendered by the ladies
of the Episcopal church A great
many beautiful floral pieces were
sent from town. while many sympa-
thizing friends from Durango were
present on the occasion of the ser.
Vices. Among them were MIR. and
Mrs. w. c. Chapman, and Mesdames
Scovill. Partridge. Black and Bishop.
g. d. Mudd. route inspector of ru.
ral free delivery. spent yesterday In
spcoting the route In this vicinity
MIR Mudd makes his headquarters In
Chicago. but spends his tlme travel
ing over the country. particularly the
west. lie is directly responsible to
Cbnfless Lynn. supervisor of district
No, 4. The department has so ar.
ranged that the rural free delivery
routes shall be inspected every six
mouths In these inspections the
points noted are, the condition of
the boxes, the state OF the roads. the
competency Of the carrier as to wheth.
or he understands his business and
is liked by patrons, the length of the
route. and the adequacy of the service
given AS to the Hermosa rural de-
livery route, the Inspector declined to
give any particulars, saying merely
that the system compared very favor
ably with that OF other sections. Peo,
pie in the country districts are un-
doubtedly very pleased with the ru.
raj delivery. One OF the great dis
advantages OF living In the country
the being compelled to drive from
obviatcd. Mr.. Mudd says there is
little doubt that the rural delivery
viii be one OF the greatest educators
of the time. People living In the
country viii be induced to subscribe
for more papers and magazines when
they are able to receive them at their
door. without tedious trip to town.
for Pueblo. whore he will
inspect route from that city to
Rocky Ford.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

There may be an excursion to Igna-
clio tomorrow for the Ute bear dance.
Some interested parties are trying to
come to terms with the railroad au-
tborities, At this writing the mat
ter Is not determined.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

There was runaway on Main street
this morning. Charles Bartholomew
ed on mad run up the street.
They were recovered some where near
the North Durango bridge, rs well as
what was left of the wagon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11
CALL AND SEE
|. TELLER,
The JeweIer,
The Jeweler,

Is now ready for business, In lie
Colorado State Bank Building, with a
complete stock Of Watches, Diamonds,
Jeweiry, Clocks, Silver Novelties, Etc,
at prices to meet all competition.
D. & r. G. Watch Inspector.
First-ciass watch work done on
short notice and guaranteed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Yesterdays storm didn't help the
roads any, so the farmers say. Liq-
uified them slightly
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

These light SHOWS and frosts are
good for the fruit growers. Keep
the buds back
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11
From Saturdays Daily.

Miss Mary Graham win leave on to-
morrow's eastern for Denver. where
she viii visit with her father and
mother,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Alderman R. q. sloni ,s expected
in on this evenings train,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

First Baptist church tomorrow
Sunday school at 9:i5. Preaching at
II, boys and girls service: sub
ject. Little Foxes Singing by
junior choir Young Peoples meet
ing at 6:i5. Evening service at 1880.
Subject The Parable of the Sower
illustrated with the stereopticon and
n series of beautiful views Every
body is cordially welcome. o. b.
Sarber, pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

The new April fashion sheets and
paper patterns have arrived. Ora
den's have them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

The locomotives of this division
are draped in mourning for Fred Nor
ris. who WAS killed Thursday last.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Chas. BerIuist. whom Herald read
ers will remember as the man whose
feet were so badly frozen some weeks
ago near lockwood, and who was ta-
ken to Mercy hospital for treatment,
went to Pueblo this morning in care
of his brother, Gus Berquist. of Sill
verton. II was suspected at the time
OF the occurrence that his mind was
unbalanced, and these subsequent
weeks have proved the suspicion true.
Bcrquist will be placed in private
sanitarium.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Mrs. Maggie O'Donnell. formerly
Mrs. Frank Chabrand of Porter, ap-
piled for a divorce from Lawrence
ODonnell on the ground of non-slil-
port The case was heard this morn
Ing in the Office OF the county judge
and the decree granted
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11
Eastern train 30 m.nst.es late.

All is peace around sJae city hall
today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

The fair directors met last even
ing and revised the race programme.
The details will be given later. An
order was also given to correct the
track.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Mrs. J. w. /Slattery and children
passed through to silverton yesterday
afternoon from an extended eastern
visit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11
Coors' Golden Beer
At La Plata Rottling works.

La Plata Bottling Works
For Pabst's, Coors' and Durango beer.
Have a dozen bottles sent to your
house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

c.. w. Spencer, II. l.. Alexander. C
W. Stewart. T. p Sheriff. and Messrs
Rcece and Hood were In from the Flo
rida today
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

The farmers from the Valley region
noted today were: G. w. Hafiing.
Ed. Hutchinson, Mrs. sleeth and w.
r. Chitwood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

George ID. Woods camo over from
Mancos last evening ON business. He
reports that section looking fine and
looks for a prosperous year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Mrs. j. l.. Kennedy. mother of
Lieutenant Kennedy. who WAS killed
at Manila Nov. "a. Is visiting Mrs
Robert Lowe. Mrs. Kennedy. whose
home Is In Denver. Will probably re-
main until the middle OF the month
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

There is story going the rounds
that there will be valley wedding be-
fore long. AT any rate the fnery is
being fixed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

j, S. Turman, expressman, gives
1000 pounds OF Hesperus coal for
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

The Board OF Trade has received
a letter from a man In Texas ask
ing for information IA to the width Of
wagon tracks. whether Wide or mar.
row, the price OF mules. horses and
work stock. Inquiry was also made
as to the character of the country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-03-11

Wesley Helms for baths.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-01-28
sPECULATIVE GOSSIP

Boards figures, wheat on passage, Increase
632, 900; corn, decrease 2,22S, 900 bu.
Total ciearances, 545, 600 hu wheat and -four.
corn so, 122, oats Is. ALT.
Chicago stocks OF grain: Wheat, II, ,655, 900
bu; corn, 100000 bu; oats, 3,s95.000 bu.
Verhoen from Milmine: Market holding UP
we'll; selling is scattering; don't think 60
down much.
Clearinces, with Newport News and Calves
ton to hear from, equal 10000 bu; corn, 504-
600 bu oats, 10000 bu.
Chicago to G. E. Lewis & Co.: Marston OF
Rosario cables us: Anticipate very small
shipments from here for some time to come;
crop threshing out. badly
\ The cash business in Chicago yesterday
was 5000 hu No. hard winter, 100000 corn
20 900 oats. At the seashore exporters bought
200, 900 bu wheat 800, corn and 100.O O00 oats
The weather map shows mild temperatures
over the winter wheat territory, with
prospect Of much drop. There are showers
in Kansas Missouri and southern Illinois
Light SHOWS In Iowa, Nebraska and northern
Illinois.
McReynolds, Chicago: There has been
a complete change of front in the wheat
market during the past week. What was
apparently the last end Of the mueh-talked-
OF Wall street clique line Of wheat was hqui-
dated on Monday morning, causing very
sharp decline On this decline an excellent
cash demand developed In all parts OF the
country and the market was left IN q much
healthier condition. The decided falling or
of receipts at all primary markets has again
attracted outsiders to the long side. There
Is talk now Of possible damage TO the win
ter wheat Corn has been irregular, but,
in the main strong Export clearanceg have
been liberal and cash sales heavy.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-01-28
MISCELLANEOUS
New York Cotton.

New York, Jan. 28.-Cotton opened steady
to-day, with January 10 points higher and
other months point higher to points lower
The sales were disappointing and the sole
feature of the local market during the fore
noon was the action of the January deal
This proved of a sensational order with the
bull clique proving itself one of the most
merciless ever formed Within the first half
hour shorts were bidding IL. 50c for January
and by the close Of the first hour 12c was bid
and refused Not until 1275e was bid were
there offerings in sufficient number to even
temporarily appease the demands of frantic
shorts. Proft-taking then caused a reaction
to 12c, though this was followed by a fresh
rise to 12.50c on export covering. The late
Liverpool cables proved more friendly and
later options slowly rallied.
Late in the morning the January option
broke a full 125 points under realizing but
the singular absence of excitement continued
a striking feature Of operations. At noon
bids showed January to be net 115 points
February points higher; March points
higher and the rest OF the list 1 to 2 points
net lower All sorts Of rumors were In
circulation, among these being a report that
cotton was to be shipped here by express from
several southern points.
New York, Jan. 28.-There was great
activity in the January options on the Cot
ton Exchange this morning. The opening
price was 10.30c, and the quotation steadily
advanced until 12.75c was reached, at IL a.
M, an advance of 245e from the opening
The phenomenal advance was due to a
squeeze Of shorts.
Cotton spot closed irregular 19sc higher;
middling uplands, 12c; middling gulf, l9Ac.
Sales Z 900 bales
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-01-28

New York gossip: Speculation in American
days dividend has been more active than
usual. The largest buyers have been c. ].
Lawrence & Sons, 5000, and Strong -Sturgis,
5000. The Chicago houses have been free
sellers, as we'll as the brokers usually cred
tied with the Gates party.
The Minneapolis journal., 1901-01-28
State Grain Inspection

Jan. 70.
Inspected n-Wheat-Cars-Gre Nor.l
ern-No. l northern, 12; No. northern - .! %
No. 3, 20; rejected, 10; no grade 1e 20
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paui-No I
northern 8; No. northern, 80; No 2 70. roA
jected, 2; nc grade, s. - &C
Minneapolis st. Louis-No. / northapn
4; No. northern, 4; rejected 4: no arade !
500 LineTNo northern, l; No. 3, /.
Northern Pacifc-No. northern. Q. No .
4; rejected, 2; no grade s. -
Chicago, St Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha
No northern, z; No. 2 northern. IL: No 2
16; rejected, .; no grade, 3 -
st. Paul & Duluth-No. 2 northern, l. No
3, l. -
Total-No. l. northern, 80; No. 3 northarn
80; No. 3. 90; rejected. %; no grade. go.
Other Grains-No. 2 winter wheat /. No
winter wheat. IL; No. 8 yellow corn. 57.
No. white corn, l; No. corn, SO: No grade
corn, q No. white oats, 2; No. white oats
9; No. 8 oars 81; no grade oats, / No. rye
2; No. barley. 8; No barley. s. no grsde
barley, 2; rejected fax, 81; no grade faax 7
Cars Inspected Out-No. 1 northern wheat
SO; No. northern wheat %; No. 3 wheat
Ia rejected wheat, 5; no grade wheat II.
No. winter wheat, 80; No. yellow corn
Ge.<S white corn. l; No. corn, 9; No. 3
white oats, 2; No. oats, 1S; No 2 rye. 2:
No. s barley, /; rejected fax, %: no grade
fx ].