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New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
GOVERNOR CRANE AND THE CABINET
RUMoRs THAT HE MAY ACCEPT A PORTFOLIO

RuMoRs THAT HE MAY ACCEPT A PoRTFoLIO.
1By TELEGRAPH TO THE TRIBUNE
Washington, Jan. 23.-"The STAR says this after
noon:
Governor ". Murray Crane of Massachusetts has
written 70 the District Commissioners expressing
his regret at being unable to serve the commit
tee which is urging change in the date for inau-
guration of the President and Vice-Prescent. He
says;
Il assure you l appreciate fully the compliment
conferred upon by this invitation of boa rd,
and / assure you that / should be glad IL I felt
that could conveniently accept the position. but,
owing TO the great pressure of official and private
affairs / do not feel able 10 take upon myself any
additional responsibilities and l trust, therefore,
that you will excuse me from serving upon the
committee
Governor Crane. 1t will be remembered, asked
10 accept a Cabinet portfolio by President Roose-
welt recently. and declined, He has had a number
OF consultations with the President since that time
and IL is still rumored that he may yet form one
OF the Presidents official family This it s
declination received to-day, although there is no
official ntimaton Of anything of the kind.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
DANISH TREATY NEARLY RE.n1
AUTHORITY TO SIGN 1T SENT TO ,rNrs-,.
BRuN.

Copenhagen, Jan. 23,-Authority to si~n A..
Danish West Indies treaty was cablsd \, ,,s
Danish Minister at Washington. c. Brun ,,,-
afternoon. II Is expected that the treaty. w,;;,
be signed to-day or tomorrow. 1t Is und.-
stood here that it will be Immediately tra,,-
mitted to the Senate Its prompt ratification !,
expected.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
HOPES TO MARRY HIS THIRTEENTH WIFE.

Dublin. Ind. Jan. z3.-Philip vedelburg. OF Mad
fson County, undoubtedly holds the record in In
diana for marriages. He is ifty-eght wears old
and has been married twelve times. He Is the
father OF thrty-two children. II is said Vedelburg
hopes 70 live long enough 10 marry his thirteenth
Wife. he was born in Germany, and came from a
Colonial period. " ~
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
JUDGE MOVES NOT GOING BACK TO ALASKA

Washington, jan 23.-Attorney General Knox af-
ter a conference with the President to-day, an
nounced that whatever the Department OF Justice
might decide upon in the case of Judge Noyes of
Alaska who was recently convicted in the courts
OF Francisco of contempt OF court. 1t has been
determined that the judge will not be back TO
the district In Alaska, in which he has officiated.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
NEWS FROM THE ISTHMUS.
A SMALL sKIRMIsH ON THE RAILWAY IN
WHICH THE LIBERALS SUFFER

Colon. Colombia. Jan. 23.-The situation on
the Isthmus remains unchanged. Although
quiet prevails both here and at Panama, these
two ports are upon the tiptoe of expectancy, and
the resumption of hostiIities between the gov
eminent forces and the Colombian Liberals is
awaited at any moment.
American and British warships expected
10 reach Colon shortly.
A slight skirmish occurred the railroad line
between here and Panama yesterday. in which
there were ten casualties among the Liberals.
This skirmish came a result of the vigilance
OF the government troops, who closely
watching all outlets along the railroad line 10
the interior of the country.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24

silenee-To succeed in politics" said the talka-
I'VE I've yonns man. - guess you've got TO keep your
Its more important" replied the old stager 'to
deiphia Press. - "''o
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
THE MARIETTA SAILS FOR COLON.

San Juan, p. r., Jan. 23-The United States
Runboat Marietta will leave here tonight for
Colon Colombia.
Rear Admiral Higginson. with the United
States battleship Kearsarge is still at Cuebra
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
JUDGE DARLING AT W0RK 4G4JN

Washington, Jan. 23-Judge Charles III Darling
Assistant Secretary of the Navy, who slipped on
the ice on Tuesday. has from his injuries
sufnciently TO resume his official duties.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24
FRENCH BATTLEsH1Ps FITTING OUT

Paris Jan. PA dispatch from Toulon to
"The Times" says that the French battleship
Charienagne is still fitting out at that port
erd quotes the French authorities saying
that the Charlemagne is not going to Morocco
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24

SECRETARY LONG AND SOLICITOR HANNA SUM
MoNED TO THE WHITE HOUSE

Washington, Jan. 23.-Secretary Long and So
Iicitor Hanna. Of the Navy Department sum
moned 10 the White House to-day by President
Roosevelt and detained there nearly hour in pr-
vate conference. No statement can be obtained
as the subject under consideration but il is be-
ieved IL the appeal OF Admiral Schley sub
.nitted the President few days ago by counsel.
New-York tribune., 1902-01-24

BILL. SIGNED BY THE PREsIDENT-M KrN1EY
DAY IN WASHINGTON

DAY IN WASHINGTON.
Washington. Jan. 23.-The President to-day signed
the bill providing for the free transportation of all
mail matter sent by the widow of President Nc
Kiney.
The Commissioners OF the District of Columbia
to-day issued a statement inviting Washington peo-
pie to observe in any appropriate way the fifty
ninth anniversary of the birth late President
Mckinley, January 20. This action taken at
the suggestion of ex-Secretary Day, president of
the Mckinley National Memorial Association and
of Governor Nash of Ohio Subscriptions TO the
associa tions funds also invited
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

honor Of soldiers. who. like those who
went from Colorado. are obeying the
command of the American people In
fighting for the honor of their coun-
try.
Against the shameful conduct oil
Senators Patterson and Teller the peo-
pie of Colorado should protest with
an emphasis which would leave no
room for misunderstanding their posi-
ton. Both senators were earnest ad-
yocates of the annexation of the Phil
ippines islands all through the year
1898 after Dewey achieved his great
until. for political purposes. they were
pulled of by Mr.. Bryan. At that
time they exhibited their well-known
facility for changing their positions.
and they became suddenly the most
enthusiastic opponents OF the very
policy which previously they had ad-
vocated with so much force and elo-
quence.
Their conduct in that matter show
ed the kind of material of which they
were made. since for peanut politics
they abandoned cause which they
believed to be right and resorted to
the most despicable, false and mall
cious accusations against the men
who were risking their lives for the
flag and for the establishment of
American authority in the Philippines.
1t would be difficult. If not impossible,
to find in the history of politics a
more contemplate record than this,
for the thing on account of which the
soldiers of the union are slandered
and villified Is the very cause and the
very policy which only short time
ago both these senators advocated
and insisted should be adopted.
Fortunately they do not represent
the people of Colorado in this dispica-
BILE course. The people of this state
are patriotic They respect and would
delight to honor the soldiers of the
American army. They are put in a
false light before the country by the
two men who pretend to speak for
them on the floor OF the national sen.
ate.
Our people should therefore hold
mass meetings all over the state to
protest against the conduct of Sena-
tors Patterson and Teller. A mass
meeting of this kind should be held
In the Broadway theater, or some 9th
er convenient place, at an early date,
and similar meetings should be call
ed In other Colorado towns. BY this
means the people of Colorado may be
try. and they can wash their hands
of all completely in the ISLANDERS and
defamation uttered against the officers
and soldiers of the army in the Philip
pines Republican.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

on an grafton entitled "Law and Pro
hihitloa" Mr Gray won the second
prize. His work Was far above the
average. the young man being espe-
,ially fitted for oratory. His voice is
mll rich aud resonant, articulation
-ood. but gestures little at fault
tIe. however should he a great ora
tor some day. The writer thought of
W.. J Gry4n u5 he spoke-quite like
sir. Bryan. But an Grafton should
lever take first prize along with dra-
matte work. It does not possess the
nuiuts 10 be marked upou ard consid-
erred And 1T is learned with regret
that Mr. Gray has returned his prize,
feeling that he was treated unfairly
by tho iudgc Mr. Watkins in a
niece on "Tol CO." was well receiv-
I'D ana should study further along
! this line.
( Mr.. Chandler in "The Rum Maniac, 70
Hspluved the spirit of the true ira
cedian, and the audience had many
Iadmirors for him who thought he
should be awarded first prize. He and
the three lady competitors have been
under Mrs. Johuson's training for some
time. and the Shakespeare school
FEELS justly proud of having won the
medal.
| Miss Anna Gray rendered a vocal
solo in so delightful manner that all
who listened to her hope she will ap-
pear often, and Miss Erma Dave gave
q beautiful mandolin selection.
Mrs Rawlins played in her own fin-
ished way march for the entrance of
The contestants Rev. Hawke pre-
scented the medal in a pleasing speech
of encouragement to the w. C. T. U.
advocates.
These contests will be continued
monthly and will be a great stimulus
o fine oratory
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Medal Contest.

The w. C. T. U. medal contest un-
der the leadership OF Mrs. j. II. Suick-
ard, took place at the NJ. e. church
last night. One lady present said she
had attended many of the Demorest
contests, but had never before seen
one so uniformly good as that of last
night. The medal, a handsome one of
silver, was awarded Miss Millicent
White. who did a very finished piece
Of pathetic work in a selection enti-
tied "Poorhouse Nan" Miss Minnie
White was a picture of beauty and
grace in an airy blue gown with roses
and rendered most artistically "The
Bridal Wine Cup" causing much emo
ton in the audience by her rare work,
while Miss Beulah Paullin. in a selec-
tion entitled In the Kegs" got all out
of the piece there was in it, her work
being excellent and her fair womanly
beauty enhanced by an exquisite gown
of pink organdie. The gentlemen con
testants were Messrs. John Gray. Al.
len Watkins and Thomas ]. Chandler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT.

As months roll by 1t is becoming
more and more evident that President
Theodore Roosevelt belongs to the
people and not to any faction. He Is
proving himself to be. president and
not supple In the hands Of designing
politicians, That the trusts are
against him is certain, but Roosevelt
would rather be right in serving the
people than be retained in ONCE at
the Instance OF the trusts and the dis
advantage of the public There may
be policies which do not meet with
our wishes hut the president cannot
suit all the people in everything and
tho man that goes ahead and serves
the largest number should command
the confidence and support OF the peo-
pie The Herald remarked prior to
Roosevelt's succession to the presi-
dency that he was the coming man
and the future would give him credit
for honesty of purpose In every ac-
tion
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
An Early Morning Fire.

About two o'clock the boarding and
lodging house belonging to Mrs. f. e,
Pelton was badly damaged by fire.
Mrs, Pelton was the first to discover
Jhe blaze by being awakened by the
sitting smoke which was strangling
her. She occupied a room on the
first floor and opening the door of the
bed room smoke drove her back. She
was able, however. to arouse one of
the roomers, who got up and turned
in fire alarm, the department re-
spending quickly, but the fire had
reached the roof which was badly
damaged along with portions of the
upper story. the lower portion being
damaged more by smoke and water
than fire The fire started in a ward
robe between two bedrooms. Mrs.
Pelton carried 81 900 insurance on
the house and 81 900 on furniture and
clothing. being in the lockwood &
Perkins agency. Mrs. Pelton con
Quoted a boarding house for smelter
boys, the building being located at the
east end of Fifth avenue
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
LAST YEARS TAXES
CANNOT BE COLLECTED

Denver Times. A Times subscrib-
er asks how the state can collect the
corporation license tax Tor 1901. That
is what the state auditor who has the
collection OF the tax, would like to
know The tax was declared uncOn-
stitutional by Judge Riner and an ap-
peal was taken to the United States
district court Of appeals. At St Paul
last week Attorney General Post was
thrown out of court ON his appeal
The recent special session of the legis-
lature attempted by a bill to legalize
last years taxes, but this also will be
contested in the courts on the grounds
that it is retroactive legislation In
the meantime the state auditor is
stamping all receipts for this years
taxes: Taxes for 1901 not paid
He hopes some time to get court
decision which will enable him to col
lect last years taxes. but up to date
he has no means of doing so. Under
the law as it stood. the corporations
would have no standing in Colorado
without paying their taxes. The mat
ter is so badly mixed that even state
officials themselves do not know what
to do The only thing they do know
is at present there is no way of en-
forcing the collection of the corpora
tion license taxes for 1901.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
THE RACES NEXT WEEK.

Commencing Tuesday, May goth, the
grandest racing event in the history
OF the western slope will be inaugur.
ated. Durango has pulled OF several
successful meets. but the one billed
for three days hence will lay all past
events In the shade. In another part
Of this paper The Herald gives a re-
sumo of the different horsemen here
along with the horses they have with
them. These men are from all parts
Of the country and 1t will be observed
that many of the horses are celebrated
throughout the land and we venture
the prediction that just as good racing
Will be Witnessed In Durango next
week as has ever been witnessed In
the state OF Colorado. Altogether
there will be something like seventy
Ave horses at the track. 1t means that
the racing ls going to be for blood
and by pernsal of the various events
IT will be observed four days of bet.
ter sport was never furnished the peo-
pie OF Colorado The Herald, there.
fore. feels like urging all lovers OF
fine horses and racing to make 1t a
point to attend. While 1t Is hoped
TO have many similar representations
in the future. 1t may be years before
as good showing will come to Duran
go, The weather is warm and 1t will
do our mountain friensd n great deal
OF good to spend Ii few days with us.
enjoying lower altitude and the best
horses in the west.
Come
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
Coming Week at kruschke's.

In anticipation of the great number
of people who are coming to Durango
the coming week l. Kruschke. the
well known dry goods and clothing
man. has engaged extra clerks to wait
upon customers In order that no one
need have long to wait AS a sample
of the completeness of the stock it is
only necessary to state that a $500
order OF parasols and umbrellas alone
was received Yesterday and every de
partment is supplied along the same
lines, There is nothing one feauires
in wearing apparel, man, woman or
child. that Kruschke does not carry.
In ready made tailor gowns the very
latest creations are displayed and are
marked down for the coming week. 1t
would take a column or too to men
tion tine numerous articles that should
be inspected. Just call around and
the clerks will be at your disposal.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
GOVERNOR oRMAN.

Gov. Orman is a candidate for re-
nomination on the Democratic ticket.
Since his announcement several pos
sibilities have stepped aside and at
this time it looks very much as though
the Puebloan will walk off with the
plum. Whether the Populists will
meet at the same place and indorse
his candidacy is hard to tell, but if
they do it should weaken his cause
for If there is any one thing the people
of this grand state are sick and tired
OF, it is fusion. With Orman head
ing The ticket it will be but right and
proper to place Frank Goudy against
him. There are several thousand
voters in Colorado who are heartily
ashamed Of the fact that they did not
cast their votes for him as against
Orman two years ago, but the Bryan
craze was still on and with a long
ticket thousands just shut their eyes,
checked the rooster and let it go. feel
ing that one more effort should be
made for Bryan, although it was pat
ent to great many that he was a
make shift, trimming his sails accord
ing to the breeze. Even under such
adverse conditions the Orman vote
was not quite 10000 more than that
given GOudy. With free sailing and
small ticket this fall there is going
to be wonderful change. We have
had the fun benefits of general leg.
islatiye gathering and two months of
an extra session to repair the leaks
of the regular meeting. No regard
has been paid to fairness by the fu-
slonists and it seems settled fact
that voters will rise up in their might
and forever seal fusion and fusion
tactics in this fair Centennial state.
let 1t be Orman and Goudy and La
Plata county viii reverse its majority
of two years ago
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
uiDGE TAFT's LATEST I'M
PRESTON OF THE FiLiPlNOe

Accounts Of the Filipino people anu
their characteristics given by obseFV-
ers in the islands have been must
conflicting. In the opinion OF Juuse
william II. Taft, civil governor OF tne
Islands the main difference in these
accounts may usually be traced 10
the difference between the military
and the civil points Of views IN the
islands. ..h-
After tracing the development OF tue
guerrilla warfare" which grew out
NJ misunderstanding OF the purposes
of the Americans in coming to the Is
lands. and after commenting the pan
Of a concurrent military and ciHil au'
thority in the islands, Governor AT
divides the Christian F1lipinos INTO
two classes-those who speak ana
write Spanish and those who DO not
Not more than 10 per cent, ana prop.
ably less. speak Spanish, and Included
among them are al the fairly edu'
Gated Filipino people. Ihe reila'h
ing 30 per cent or more who 10 NOT
speak Spanish are densely ignorant
very superstitious. and with very IN
differently developed political ideas
of any kind. Even in their uned'
ucated condition of mind, however
these people have a bond OF union
with us through 200 years OF Christian
training, and this of itself, in the opln
ion of Judge Taft. makes a vast diner
ence between the problem which we
have in the Philippines and that
which England has in India with the
Hindu and the Moslem
The uneducated people are not war
Ike. They are a quiet, timid people
with great respect for authority
Whether educated or uneducated, the
Filipino is temperate, Judge Tart did
not see a single Filipino drunk except
ais own coachman, whom he had tc
dismiss. Their drinkshops where
they purchase vino" are not loatiing
places as are our saloons.
Judge Taft also found the Fllplnos
to be a domestic people They are
not a licentious people. That the
Filipino laborer is lazy and by nc
means as efficient as the loborer in the
temperate zone no one can deny. Al
the same time the Filipino has great
natural manual skill and can learn
to do anything He is initiative, ant
if he is encouraged by adequate wages
Governor Taft believes that he viii
soon acquire skilled trades.
Among the Filipinos hospitality is
an art. The Filipino turns over his
house to you and moves into thatct
near by. He is very desirous that hi:
children shall be educated. He has
artistic taste. From every part o
the islands there is a call for Eng
lish teachers.
Governor Taft is an optimist regard
ing the future Of the Philippines
Upon the Saving remnant" which hi
describes he believes the United
States may build its h'nes Of ultimate
success.-Chicago Record Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
COLORADO MIsREPREsENTED
IN THE SENATE

The two senators from Colorado
misrepresented the sentiment OF the
people of this state In regard to the
Philippines. and particularly by their
false and malicious charges against
the soldiers OF the American army
now operating In those islands.
These two senators try to make II
appear that the American troops have
been guilty OF atrocious conduct. and
that they are monsters of cruelty and
barbarity. But the people of Colo
RADIO know these charges are untrue.
The citizens OF this state are intense
" loyal and they have always been so.
They We're proud of the regiment
which they sent to the Philippines,
and the part that those men took In
the war is one of the most brilliant
pages in the history OF this state.
Our people have no sympathy with
men who shelter themselves behind
the privileges of debate In the senate
to make false accusations against the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
U. S. WEEKLY CROP BULLETIN,
DENVER, Colo, Nav 18. 1902.

DENVER. Colo, May 13, 1902.
The mean temperature has been
considerably o'tVe the seasonal aver
agG. Several nights we, - Il, ,.!..cr
cool and on the morning of the 9Th
heavy frost occurred in the northern
half of the state; the reports however
indicate that the damage was slight.
For the week ending Monday morning
the precipitation has been moderately
heavy over considerable area in the
northeastern counties; elsewhere east
of the mountains it has been light and
scattered Up to the time of mailing
the repots no precipitation had OC-
CURED in San Luis park or on the
western slope. Telegraphic reports
however. Indicate that showers oc-
CURED Sunday afternoon or night in
the extreme western part Of the state
The temperature conditions of the
past week have been very favorable
and where sufficient water for irriga-
tion has been available crops show an
improvement. The water supply how.
ever is still inadequate in the Rio
Grande valley and east of the noun
tains. though materially improved iu
the Akansas valley. Germinatir
and growth have been generally
satisfactory owing to the lack Of rain,
and the dryness of the soil has delay
ed plowing for potatoes and corn.
Wheat is still in fair condition Beets
are poor stand and replanting is un-
der way in localities. The ranges
are at a standstill except in the north
eastern counties where pasturage is
reported good The present outlook
is for an exceptionally large fruit crop
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

Governor Orman will get 1t in the
neck in this county both coming and
going Those whom he befriendcd
and should expect support, are knit
ing him, but not to the extent the fish
hatchery has been knitted the past
year. Democrats and Republicans
alike will remember Orman for the
way in which he replaced a tried fish
man for an inexperienced youth who
has spent most of his time in Duran.
go. The boy is not to blame because
he does not understand fish culture,
because 1t is out of his line, but the
people place the blame on orman
where 1t rightly belongs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19

Yes. it is fact that Colorado is
misrepresented in the United States
senate on the Philippines question.
No two men in the land have turned
such complete somersaults on national
questions as Teller and Senator Pat
terson. And to think that they have
become the laughing stock in this par
ticular at the instance of one Bryan
especially Senator Teller who was in
political life while Bryan was in
swaddling clothes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-05-19
DURANGO MERCHANTS.

II is a source of pride to the aver
age Drangoite to listen to the kind
words spoken of Durango business
houses by tourists and other visitors.
Many have told us Durango is far
ahead in this respect to towns of ten
thousand. AS for display windows
our dry goods houses cannot be side
tracked by Denver, and this applies to
variety and quality of stocks carried
Then our grocery houses are complete,
our hardware establishments, our jew.
elry stores. our clothing and
tailoring establishments. as well
as all other lines of business. 1t is
common remark to hear visitors re,
mark that goods can be purchased
cheaper in Durango than in Colorado
Springs or Denver.