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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

Gehr has crossed himself SO often
that il Is useless to argue or have any
thing more to do with him. At the
court house the other afternoon he
said that the miners We're idle half
the time. and then almost In the
same instance said the companies
worked their men IL to l6 hours per
day for some time past In the report
OF the average earnings of the CITY
coal mine the other day it included
one man who put In over half a month
who was sick and couldn't work hall
the time. bringing his earnings down
below 81 so. and there were Others
who do not pretend to be miners, and
it was such men that brought the av-
erage down. All miners who are
worthy the name have been able to
make 50 and upwards The more,
therefore. We learn OF the conditions
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

For any kind Of smokers goods call
on J l.. Williams.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02
CFrom Saturdays paIiy.l


B. NJ Baker. from up toward Emer-
aid Lakes. was in town today trading.
n. NJ. Williams of Cedar Hill was
in town today for business purposes.
The young ladies whist club will
meet this evening at the home of Miss
Eya Weightman.
Nothing in any of the courts today
and all of the judges having rest
after the holiday.
Miss Young went to Mancos this
morning. where she will deliver the
address at the closing exercises of the
High school
The usual Friday night dancing
class has been postponed for two
weeks. other events being scheduled
for the evenings.
There were enough amusements
yesterday to give everyone a good
time and make them feel more like
resting than working today.
r. y Shurtz, Gus Stuckman and Ed
PedweIl renchmcn from the Florida.
were In town today, leading up with
their usual Saturday stock of supplies,
Mrs T. u Burns. Mrs. f. Lewis and
Mrs A NJ Bergere. who have been
listing Trimble Springs. returned to
their home in Park View this morn
Ing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

Get . boz Of candy at l.. WI
iams' cigar store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

The Independent band last evening
nllcd the air with Inspiring music for
p copplc OF hours Everyone enjoyed
'he entertainment whether they turn
"a out to hear IT, or listened at open
wlHNows at home
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

100 Rolls OF Crepe Paper,
At Zoe a roll all colors. at Tif.
fauy's
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

James Otis. manager Of Graden's
grocery department is mp in the Orc
Flno district today, showing the
mines IN which he has an interest.
TO parties from Colorado Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

The alleys. for the first time since
We have been In Durango. are present
ing I'm" appearance Now that the
c'ty has gone to the expense no ia
yorites should he played, and the first
person guilty of dumping rubbish. and
manure iu the alleys should be hauled
mp before Judge Houx and fined. no
matter II II keeps the old gentleman
busy Durango alleys have been a
disgrace for n great many years and
no more attention has been paid to
warnings than as though never made
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

The Nettleton shoe at Whitehall
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

Mr. Morgan received telegram this
morning In the effect that Polar
wilkes won second money In the 2: %
class at Trinidad yesterday in 2:1S.
There were thirteen starters. This is
better time than was made by Trilby
for which the association gave spe-
cial purse The Herald is not In
formed as to the hitch which caused
the trotting race on the second day to
be declared on, but Messrs. Wood &
Morgan feel that It was an injustice
TO them after having had Polar
wilkes specially trained and brought
I'm from Monte Vista for the races.
Polar was certainly good for two OF
the moneys. and the last day would
have won without a question. But
without being Informed as to the reas-
ans for declaring the race on, no ex-
plauatiou can be given.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

3. NJ. Baker, from up toward Emer
aid Lakes. was in town today trading
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

existing in this field. the more we
pity the laboring man who is subject
TO Il lot of agitators who are kept 60
ing at their expense.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

Miss Mae Sloan. who will be brides
maid at the Sheets-Newman wedding,
will accompany Mr. aud Mrs. Sheets
10 Denver and on to Boulder the fol
lowing morning. where the marriage
Of Miss Elizabeth Mosely Mcclure to
Mr. Walter Warren Shilling will take
place Miss Sloan again acting as
bridesmaid. Many of our readers
have met Miss Mcclure who visited
Miss Newman some years ago, and
with whom Miss Newman has spent
a couple of winters In the south and
west
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

n. NJ. Williams of Cedar Hill. was
in town today for business purposes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

Nothing in any of the courts today
and all of the judges having rest
after the holiday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

The young ladies' whist club viii
meet this evening at the home of Miss
Eya Weightman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-06-02

Miss Young went to Mancos this
morning. where she will deliver the
address at the closing exercises of the
High school
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
AMERICAN CAPITAL IN
IRISH FLOUR MILLS
Consul General Evans Says
Syndicate IS Forming

Consul General Henry Clay Evans. at
London. has sent to the State Depart
ment a quotation from an Irish paper TO
the effect that group OF American
fnanciers contemplate sthe expenditure
of $4,000. coo in -four milling in Ireland
This industry. il is said, has practi-
calIy succumbed 90 the invasion Of for
eisu Sour. the great bulk Of which is
imported from America The new
scheme. if successfully carried through.
VIII stimulate the industry. as new
mills. il is said. are TO De erected in
al the more important ccntrs Of Ire
land. II is intended by the syndicate to
turn oct 5000 TOYS weekly IN Belfast; IA
I Derry. Galway. Cork and Waterford B.
600 tons each. and in Dublin. 5000 tons.
making a total OF 22.0C0 tons.
The few remaining -four mills in ex-
! istenCe arc mainly engaged in the
grinding Of maize the newspaper clip
+ Ping SAYS. "and it is 10 this branch of
the trade that the American syndicate
+ is directing its attention. with the view
/ of IN extensive and far-reaching deveI-
opment.
1t is contemplated to erect a large
mill for the grinding Of corn in Belfast.
ard a network OF other mills for the
same purpose at other seaport towns
in ireland. such as Dublin. Derry
I Waterford. Cork, Galway. and Sligo. The
main idea is 90 have the mills erected
/ at the waters edge, and built on the
Quays. where the CaTgoes of corn can
/ be discharged into them by means OF
/ elevators. a great saving would thus be
I effected in the cost OF carriage and I'M
loading Another feature OF the under
. taking is 20 have a feet Of small steam
2 ers. from $50 to 200 tons carrying ca
/ pacity, that could distribute the indian
meal from the principal manufacturing
! depots 10 the small seaport towns ad-
! joining the principal centers. which
would effect an additional saving in rail
I way freights and ether expenses"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
FIVE STONANAYS MAKE
GOOD THEIR ESCAPE
Italians Take French Leave
at Ellis Island.

NEW YORK. Nov 19.-The immigra-
tion commission is making a search to-
day for the five Italians who came here
as stOwaways on the steamship Trojan
Prince and escaped from Ellis Island on
Monday night
The five were 10 be deported together
with others who were undesirable as cit
liens. so they were placed in a guarded
room with the rest How they broke out
Of there is a mystery 10 Commissioner
Williams. but nc soon discovered how
they got away from the island when he
found one Of the lifeboats OF the new
launch missing
A Waterman Is supposed TO keep a con-
slant eye on that part OF the building
from which the men escaped, but it is
believed that he was OF pest at the time.
That would have furnished an oppor-
tunity for the youngest and slimmest OF
the five to crawl through the narrow
transcm over the doorway and unlock
the door fer his companions, as the key
was generally left in the lock on the
outside by the guard
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
FATE OF PARLOR MATCH
HANGS IN THE BALANCE
New York Explosion Com
mission 10 Discuss Il.

NEW YORK. Nov. 19.-The parIor
match was discussed pro and con at a
hearing before the municipal explosives
commission at FIRE headquarters this
morning. The hearing was public. and
citizens. dealers. and manufacturers
we're At liberty to argue out the question
for the benefit Of the commission.
The agitation over the parlor match
a-o-e here after the gerat less Of life
caused by the Windsor Hotel fire three
and one-half years ago. and records Of
the fire department show that last year
no less than 1857 fires were directly due
10 this kind OF match. Four ffths of all
the matches used are parlor matches,
said Inspector Murray. Of the bureau Of
combustibIes. and Chief Croker declared
that they were very dangerous.
The movement in this country TO pro-
hibit their use followed similar action
by France and Sweden. where experience
taught what a perilous factor the parIoT
match was il the yearly fire record. In
this country they Will be prohibited by a
law which will 60 into effect on jan
uary l.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
WHERE GOOD NURSING IS TAUGHT
Trained Nurse Instructing Well-tO-Do
Women in the Work

A bright woman. holding the certificate
Of trained nurse. has discovered d new
field OF labor for members Of that pro-
fession- Possessing talent for impair
ing knowledge rather than a love Of
tending the sick, she has opened classes
where well-to-do women in private life
may learn the rUdiments Of trained
nursing enough 20 enable them 10 assist
the doctor intelligentIy IN their homes
in cases not serious enough 10 require
the service Of the professional nurse or
where an invaIis member Of the family
has constantly to be cared for
The house in which she lives has been
fitted up as a model OF its kind for nurs-
ing purposes. The rooms contain all
modern sick-rOOm improvements and ap-
pliances. When a class is in session it
moves from one room TO another accord
ing as the lesson Of the day demands
How one should dress In the sick room
and personal hygiene in order 10 pre-
vent contagion is the first piece Of in
struCtiOn given 10 the class. Each puplI
is asked 10 provide herself with the nee
cssaTy cap and apron and a linen dress
IL recommended for regular sick-rOOm
work is done. and street costumes might
get damaged OF be very announcement
The care Of the bed. how 20 keep il
clean and comfortable. is next learned
The shaking of the mattress. how to
spread the sheets. and how best 10 ar
range the pillows that the patient may
lie easily and be cool Lifting the pa
tent lightly and gently In order 10
change the bedding OF shift the position
is then mastered. followed by insJrUc-
tion In moving the convalesceut. with
many little hints toward making her
comfortable on any available couch or
chair. For lessons when practice Of this
kind is required a woman is engaged by
the teacher 70 represent the patient The
last few lessons are devoted 10 teaching
the most approved diets for patients ia
various cases. The cooking Of the food
for invalids and the dainty serving and
the best method Of feeding these are also
taken up.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
ANOTHER SKELETON FROM
M0UNDSVlLLE'S MOUND
Discovered by Boys While Playing on
Mammoth Pile Near Wheeling.
Mecca for AntiGuauans.

WHEELING. ". Va, Nov. 19.-The
hlsto-i. mound from which MoundsviIle.
W. Va. takes its name has given up an
other skeleton. The find was made by
boys while playing Ola the mammoth pile
Of earth. which rises like a small noun
tain in the center OF the town. which is
on the Ohio River. twelve miles south
Of Wheeling.
There was skull. several teeth.
pieces OF the spinal vertebra and some
other bones dug cut Of the ground a
foot under the present surface. and great
wonder is expressed that these relics
should have gone so long undiscovered
for the mound has been a mecca for an
tiquarians for many years. As the mound
stood before the top was leveled of many
years ago. the skeleton Just found would
have been about ten feet from the apex
The mound is owned by G. 5. McFad-
den. eX-warden CT the West Virginia
penitentiary. Mr.. McFadden. who 4,
well along in years, threatens 20 de
molish IL unless he can sell IL foi
$4,000.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
MISS GOBLET DEFEATS
MISS HAY AT SQUASH
Life One Round of Pleasure at Viz
ginia's Fashionable Winter Resort.
Teas, Dinners, and Ping-Pong.

HOT SPRINGS. Va. Nov. l9.-TheTe
was considerable entertainment at the
clubhouse yesterday. as wei as games
o. squash and ping-pOnE Miss May
Goelet is the most expert squash player
among the young women. and she de
teated Miss Hay. Of Washington, TO .
in an in -eresting match.
Mrs. Joseph F. Willard gave another
tea yesterday afternoon. Her guests
We're NJ. and Mrs. Louis LoTillard. Mt
and Mrs. Augustus Saint Cauhous. Mrs
Henry Hay, Mrs. s Barton French DIT
Joseph l. Nichols and Philip Mason
There were also teas given by Mrs. Al
bert 5 BigeloW Of Boston, and Mrs
Thomas a. Ennis Mrs. 5 Barton
French gave a tea for the children s
dancing class. at which little Miss
Charlse French was hostess.
Mr. and AIRS. Walter FaTweU. Of Chi
cagO. are here on their wedding journey
Mr.. Farwell is a brother Of Mrs. Reg,-
maid De kOven. who entertained al din
ner for them last evening.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
BOOKER WASHINGTON
DEFENDS HIS DAUGHTER
Says She Was Well Treated
at Wellesley College.

COLUMBUS. Ohio. Nov. 19-Booker T
Washington. who lectured here last
night in an interview. denied the stories
emanating from Wellesley College. con-
corning his daughter.
He says neither the color Of his daugh-
ter. Portia. nor the story that she failed
In examination had anything 10 do with
her failure 70 re-enter school He SAYS.
There is absolutely nothing in either
one OF the stories. Ny daughter was
sent to Wellesley 10 spend a year. takino
a special course in music that she rnfyn7
prepare herself for later work as a
teacher at Tuskegee Institute. While
at Wellesley she was treated with great
Kindness by both teachers and students
Before going 10 Wellesley she had
completed the regular industrial courses
al Iuskegee. She IS now in the North
making preparations FOR work al that
institute"
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
AUTHORITIES TO ACT
AGAINST ROBY TRACK
Indiana Officials Believe Rae,
ing Laws Are Violated.

INDIANAPOLIS. Nov. Is.-The state
authorities have decided TO institute pro-
.ceedings against the violators OF the rae
ing law al the Lake Side Associations
tracks at Roby. and arrests may be ex-
.pected al any time
Attorney General Taylor said that he
had not been officially informed that tse
association was conducting a race. but
'he has seen newspaper reports and is
satisfied that the law against racing
after November IS is being violated
He says that the law. in addition to
prohibiting racing between November y
and April Is In any twelye-month pc
'riod. makes It a misdemeanor 10 hold
two races on the same track or by the
same association without period Of
thirty days intervening, and both sec
tions Of the statute may be violated.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
IN DESPERATE RACE
DEATH WINS FROM LOVE
Girl Reaches Murdered Low.
er'S Side Too Late.

MADISON. Wis. Nov I9.-"If I can't
reach Carl In time tell him he's my all.
This message was sent by Miss Ada
kellogg when she started from Charles
City. Iowa. after receiving word that her
hance. carr AlmQuist. a Wisconsin Uni
versity student. who was shot and fatal
ly wounded By John Davenport. had
summoned he TO his bedside.
she started on the race with death. but
received no tidiEgs OF the patients con-
diticn during the long Journey WheS
she arrived here late in the afternoon.
worn with anxiety ard weak from travel
ing. she was told that her lover died at 8
a. ~.
Al1quist was steward Of a students
club where Davenport was employed
They quarreled over wages. and Dayen-
port. after shooting Almquist. shot his
wife and himself
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
Advances AL5eadY Made
$25,oOO,OoO a Year, and
Other Roads Preparing TO
Act VIII Double fRe Sum.
Wabash FKSfof Gould Lines
to Move - 81. Paul and
Northeastern Likely TO Ac-
cede 10 Employs Terms.

NEW YORK, Nov. 1g.-Wage increases
have already been granted or will be
granted within a few days by nineteen
railroads. which will put Into the peck
cts Of workingmen about S25.caO. 600 more
yearly than they are now receiving
Many other roads are preparing 70
raise the wages OF their employees By
the first of the year nearly every steam
transportation company il the country
Will have dO-e something in the way
OF paying its men more money. The
total sum involved will be in the neigh
borhood Of $40. 900 600 yearly, and IT may
reach $50 900 600.
Unless freight rates are materially
advanced. the Increase in operating ex-
penses will make a formidable hole in
Z the sums applicable for dividends. That
freight rates will be increased eventu-
ally is the general belief, though the
officers OF certain roads are opposed TO
an advance. These roads are subject TO
the laws Of States where hostile legisla-
ton has been threatened TO reduce
freight rates from the present level. Any
move al this time TO advance rates IN
those sections OF the country would. Il
is feared. antagonize the Legislatures
still further and lead TO she passage OF
drastic measures. which would serious
ly embarrass the roads affected.
A 10 per cent increase in wages de-
Quoted from the earnings of the Penn
sylvania Road for 1901 would have been
equivalent TO a 2 per cent reduction Of
surplus applicable to dividend Taking
ten Of the leading road. such an increase
in the wages OF hcIr men would amount
to an average reduction of IA per cent
in their surplus earnings.
Increases Not All Voluntary.
The increases granted anu about to be
granted are not all voluntary. Engi-
neers and fremen on the St Paul anC
the Northwestern systems. two Of tbs
most prosperous railroads in the coun-
try. recently made demands for in
creases in wages ranging from 10 10 2,
per cent Neither Of these roads showed
any inclination 10 Join IN the general
wage-increase movement. though both
OF them have profted more BY tie pros
perity Of the last few years than al.
most any other roads in the country
That the wages Of the engineers and fire
men on both systems will be raised and
also the wages OF other classes Of en-.
ployes, is regarded as certain. since q
ue-up at this season. when every bis
road in the country has more business
than 1t can handle, would mean a ire
mendous loss.
Official announcement xas made yes
terday OF increases to different classes
OF employees OF the Wabash This :,
the first Of the Gould roads to announc,
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
UNITED STATES MARINES
DEPART FROM COLOMBIA
Leave to Join Squadron for
Naval ManeuVerS.

COLON. Colombia. Nov. 19.-The
United States marines who have been
guarding the railroad across the isthmus
were withdrawn yesterday and sailed
last night on the Panther for Culabra.
where the ships are assembled for the
naval maueuvers-
The Colombian government forces
along he railroad line have been in
creased 70 5000 men Trains are run
ming now without guards
Il is reported that General Herrera.
the insurgonr commander, is on his way
government authorities.
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE
SUSTAINS ITS CHARGES
Members Suspended for Illegal Ship
ping and Selling GIain-Bartlett,
Frazer & Co. the Accused.

CHICAGO. Nov. 19.-Directors Of the
board OF trade yesterday sustained the
charges OF Illegal shipping and selling OF
grain against the firm OF Bartlett, Frazer
& Co. and suspended the heads Of the
firm. W II. Bartlett and F. P. Frazer.
for ten days.
The decision holds 20 rule p. which
forbids the shipping and selling Of grain
from public warehouse. is regarded on
the board as simply a stand 70 enforce
the rule, which has long been regarded
as dead letter Several years ago the
elevator raen took into court the agita-
tion against this law. but were uHsuc-
cessful
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
SUIT OVER OIL BURNER.

Charles V. Richey yesterday fled suit
against Edward T FenEick and sam
mel ". C0ckren in the local courts for
an accounting in connection with the
manufacture and sale OF a improve
ment in oil burners. known as the Richey
Blue Flame Oil Burner. He also asks
that a contract between him and the
defendants be annulled
The evening times. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1895-1902, 1902-11-19
MONEY THAT NOBODY WANTS.
Fund in Bank for the First of Seven
Men Who Dies.

Baltimore American
There IS 500 safely secured in the
vaults az the German Savings Bank OF
this city awaiting the death among
seven Of the oldest survivors Of Hope
Assembly. Knights Of Labor. The sum
" III be used 10 defray the funeral ex-
peuses OF the next 20 die. None of the
survivors is anxious 10 claim the amount.
OF 20 have the honor % being laid away
by the six who survive.
The creation Of the fund is enyironed
with an interesting bit OF labor union
history II was established about ten
years ago. when Hope Assembly was dis
banded and all its members affiliated
with Painters Union No. ! OF the Broth
erhoOd Of Painters and Decorators Of
America. At that time a number OF the
members OF Hope Assembly were too old
20 become entitled 10 full benefits IN the
painters union. and so IL was decided 20
set aside the balance IN the treasury OF
the assembly. which amounted 10 about
SEQ. for the establishment OF a fund for
he benefit Of these old members.
There were nineteen Of them At the
time Trustees were appointed and the
amount deposited in an envelope with
the bank instead OF in the usual way. so
that there would be no possibility OF il
being diminished in any way except by
the amounts drawn from IL On the death
OF beneficiary
From time 10 time the fund was drawn
upon. until now but SOS is left If the
fund had been placed on interest IL is
thought il would have grown large
enough 10 defray the expenses of all Of
the heuefclarlcs The seven benoficiar-
les who remain are all over 20 years OF
age. One OF them said yesterday that
there is absolutely no jealousy as 10 the
=ventful disposition Of the balance or as
20 whose relatives may receive IL. The
condition IS regarded by local union men
as unique and interesting