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Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10

five years imprisonment, but was too iii to be taken from his house. He died De cember ', 1894.
 Eighty-nine years of life.
 Born at Versailles lS05-consul at Cairo, 1883, and at Barcelona, lS42, where, during a bombardment of the city, he was remark able for his courage and humanity-min ter to Madrid, 1S4S-1849 sent to Rome to negotiate for peace; recalled the same year as being too favorable to the Roman re public-1s69 saw the opening of the Suez canal. projected by him and constructed under his superintendence- 1880 per fected a plan for construction of canal across the isthmus of Panama-l8S9, after absorption of S260, ,o09 ,000, the Panama com pany forced into lquidation-1S93 sen fenced to imprisonment-1S94 dies.
 First Estimated Cost of the Panama
 Canal.
 Many to-day probably think of M, Ferdi- nand de Lesseps as an engineering genius, but it is told that he himself said he was nothing of an engineer. His Work was that of one with wonderful talent for the line of diplomacy, his the part to manage the nations and gain the concessions. Ernest Lambert writes: "Even at Suez, what M. Leon Say has called his (de Lesseps) genius for "'unraveing the future of inter- national relations, coupled with the adroit distribution of backsheesh and tie propitiation of willing and interruptions potentate, undoubtedly won him success
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
sHRlEvALTY DISPUTE SETTLED.
Court Decides the Hamilton County
 Disputed Election Case.


 Disputed Election Case.
 ALBANY, N. Y, July 1O.-The appel late division, third department, has handed down a decision declaring B. Frank Kathan to have been elected sheriff of Hamilton county at the last election.
 The trouble grew out of the fact that Kathan was regularly nominated for sheriff by the Republicans of that county, and no nomination was made in opposition. On election day large number of ballots written in were voted bearing the names of Nat Locke, James Locke, Jim Locke, etc. These names were all counted for one James N. Locke, and by so doing gave him a majority. He was declared elected and took possession of the office. Sub- sequently Kathan obtained a peremp- tory writ commanding the board of county canvassers to reconvene and recount and declare Kathan elected.
 The board acted i'll accordance with the directions of the court and issued to Kathan certificate of election. Having issued one previously to Locke, there were two sheriffs, and trouble ensued. Locke locked Kathan out and installed well armed guards to hold the jail, but on dark night, March 31, Kathan outwitted Locke, got inside and locked Locke out. The court now says that he must remain Olrt
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
rn1,nssaaor Porter Honored.

IENOX, Mass, July 10.-A garden party was given by MT. and Mrs. John Porter, United States ambassador to France, from to o'clock last even ing at Wyndshurst, the country resi- dence of the Sloanes in Lenox. It was the largest out of doors affair in Lenox since the Sloanes entertained Presi- dent Mckinley during his first admin istration. The Tenth regiment band of Albany furnished music, and Mir. and Mrs. Sloane and General Porter re ceived the guests standing under the Mckinley tree, which was planted by the late president. Refreshments were served in a Persian tent on the lawn, and about 250 persons were present.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10

! AA COuCeSSlOUS slIOm Gu0 OAilSu States of Colombia, which were granted in 1850, have continued unquestioned for al most 50 years. They run until the year 1866 The road pays an annual subsidy of $250, ,000 for the franchise. The Panama railroad has become great commercial highway.
 .Aspinwall, the eastern terminus of the Panama railroad, is built close to the water It is not particularly inviting in appear ance; the land is low and swampy, the air hot and oppressive. the wharves untidy. A saving feature is the fact that the rail road sheds, the houses, and the huts of the natives are embowered in tropical trees and shrubbery. as9
 The traveller that crosses the isthmus by the Panama railway pays a goodly sum for the 47 miles covered; the charge few years ago being SEQ in gold. Those that object to the three cents mile tax prob ably would rave at the Panama tax; 50 cents per mile for pqssenger, and five cents pound for luggage.
 The western terminus, Panama, is much more Spanish than Aspinwall, with its great cathedral, plaza, it's fort and dun geons. Here one sees soldiers in gay re- galia, and gets glimpse of mantilla mai dens. The houses are bright not only with gay flowers, but also with vivid coloring, rainbow hues being much approved for ex- terior decoration.
 The short journey across the isthmus is. full of interest; the tropical vegetation; the queer peoples-Jamaiea negroes, native Indians and half-breeds; the matched huts, with naked brownies about them; the ven- ders of fruit, milk and tortillas, that swarm around when the train makes it's frequent stops.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10


 the ground but to which must be transport ed unacelimated foreigners, Also there was "a lack at Panama of horde of slav, ish fellaheen workmen and of a subservi- ent taskmaster like the khedive." At Suez shovels and scoops parted the soft sand; at Panama mountain, swamp and jungle had to be overcome.
 DiGi es En c orntered in the Work
 the Canal.
 Though M. dc Lesseps has been much blamed for his ignorance of real condi tiens in Panama, the fact that the work did continue in the face of most discourag- ing obstacles means that somebody's pluck and optimism was little less of the marvel Jus. White men could mot stand the dig ging, and negroes from the Bahamas and the West Indies were brought over, with cost of agent and transportation making the question of labor a very serious one The negroes would not work without driv- ing, and the white officers, because of lack of zeal or i'll health, did not make good taskmasters, Breal{ng the ground added to the unhealthfulnees, and tlao death rate among the officials for one period of five months was s per cent Under those con ditions, Of eourse, all departments of the work suffered. s
 Difficulties multiplied. Unlocked for solid rock was found beneath the Atlantic swamp. Emhankmonts were washed away by mountain streams turned into rushing torrents by every heavy rain. Ditches
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
Central Iowa Flooded

DIES MONIES, Ia, July 10.-The flood situation i'll Iowa is more serious than at any time ill ten years. The Des Moines, Iowa, Raccoon, Cedar and Skunk rivers are from seven to fifteen feet above low water mark, and the lowlands are submerged. Hundreds have been made homeless. In Des Moines 200 persons have already been forced to abandon their homes and have suffered the loss of horses, cattle and hogs. Truck gardeners have suf- fered the loss of their crops. At Des Moines and elsewhere throughout the central section of the state continuous rain has fallen for twantv-four hours.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
The United States Int crest in the
 Lsett.n Canal.

The United States Interest in the
 Canal.
 The United States, of course, has been interested in isthmian canal matters. In lS4648 a treaty was entered into be- tween the United States of America and the Republic of New Granada (now Colom- bia), in which important questions in re- gard to an isthmian canal were considered. Colombia granted to the United States free transit, equality; the United States guar anteed to Colombia the neutrality of the isthmus of Panama and the sovereignty of Colombia over that territory as long as the treaty should exist.
 And now our interest has shown itself active. Now congress has passed canal bill which authorizes the president of the United States to purchase the rights, prop erty and franchises of the new Panama
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10

Summer complaint is unusually pre- valent among children at this season. A well developed case in the writer's fam ily was cured last week by the timely use of Chamherlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy-one of the best patent medicines manufactured and which is always kept on hand at the home of ye scribe. This is not intend ed as q free puff for the company, who do not advertise with us, but to benefit little sufferers who may not be within easy access of a physician. No family should be without a bottle of thisNmed- icine in the house, especially in summer time Lansing, Ia, Journal. For salo by ali druggists
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10

When you want modern, up to date physic, try. Chamberlain Stomach and Liver Tablets. They are easy to take and pleasant in effect. Price 25 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10

company for $40, COG, 600 if the new Panama company can surrender an absolute title to them. Provision is made in an amend ment for the issue of $l30,o00,oo0 worth of two per cent bonds to pay for the cost of construction. The bonds will be of fered to the public by popular subscription. Appropriation is made for $l0,000,000 to- wards the project, and future appropria- tions for the Panama route are not to exceed in the aggregate $l35,00o,000.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
 FOR NEW YORK WILLIAM c. PAYNE

New Coastwise Steamer, Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sum- day) at 7:45 a. m. on arrival of early morning train from stations on Naug- atuck division, due New York Il a. m. Returning, leaves New York pier 31 E. R., 800 p. m. and foot East 31st street 3:15 P. m., due Bridgeport 6:3O p. nj. Saturdays, leaves New York one hour earlier.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
STEAMER ALLAN JOY

Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sat urdays) 12 o'clock midnight, due New York 400 a. m. Returning leaves New York pier 31 B. R. daily (except Sunday at Il a. m., due Bridgeport 800 D. m.
 Sundays, steamer William G. Payne leaves Bridgeport 900 a. m., due New York F o'clock noon. Returning leaves New York p. m., due Bridge port S:30 D. m.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
T HE P A N A M A
 RAILWAY It Has Been in Operation for Nearly Half Century.

HE Panama railroad was char tered by the legislature of New
 York in 1854, and the road was opened from the Atlantic to
 the Pacific six years later. The
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-07-10
THE TRAGIC PAST OF THE
 PANAMA CANAL PROJECT

Something of the Brought Disaster to the
 Old Company Other Canal History
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
rrs.s.e.,.. As...e. !. s.s...

The Santa Fe has adopted q
system of increase in its mechani-
cal department based on merit,
and it is impossible for the officials
to tell just what the advance in
wages they will have to take into
consideration when the pay roll is
made up. Perhaps no road in the
country has a more varied schedule
than the Santa Fe. East OF New.
ton. Kan, il pays about the same
wages as are received on othel
roads. From Newton to Albu-
querque- N. NJ. the scale increases
heavily. Then across the desert
to the coast another schedule
maintains, the advance being
large in each case
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
Sheriff Execution Ssis.

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN THAT BY
~ virtue of IN execution issued out of the
district caurf of ptero comfy. Colorado,
against one George Hcdicke. and in favor Of
Robert Philiiy'-. in a certain can>s. Wherein
Robert Phillip. plaintiff and George
Hssiieke ~as defendant. " wherein am com
mands-d fo make the sum Of otsc hundred
and seventy mine dolinrs and eighty -ope
cent. debt. and fbe further sum Of nine dol
lnr. aud ninety -eig ht cents costs. ! have
levied upon and s4.ixs-d all the right, title
and Interest OF the said George Rediek- in
and to lot thirteen il5l, in block nineteen ~
in the town Of sugar City, Ofero co,inty >.
Colorado. and that ~ill on
SATURDAY. NOVEMBER - A. ID. Isue.
a the hour of eleven % clock OF the forenoon
of that day. Mt the north front door Of the
county court house in the city OF La Junfa-
in said county aud state. -~Ii the above de-
>~ribed premi mi--s and real estate. or 40 much
thereof may b~ necessary, for the purpose
of paying OF and satisfy ing said debt and
costs
GEORGE BARR, sheriff.
BY &. ID SrEwAkb. Under sherin.
First publication November 1, rse.
Last publication November -. tet..
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
Notice Of nstition.
STATE OF CoLoRADotu

STATE OF upLOhAD -
In the district court Of rhe Tenth judicial
District of the state Of Colorado, sitting in
aud for Tcro county.
In the matter of the Judicial Examination
of tn. Bond History of til. Of-ro irriga-
tion District
tion Of The Dfcro Irrigation District or in
the procecding. for the issue or sale of the
bonds Of said district:
Notice /. hereby given TINT on the LIST da y
of November, A. u, is.1s, the board Of direc-
tor Of III. otero Irrigation District fiIed in
fh. district court Of Otero county, Colorado.
that the court examine and determine the
legality aud validity Of, and approve md
ron II rm each aud all OF the proceedings for
the. Organization of The thero Irrigation.
District. and the proceedinH~ had for the
| issuing aud sale of the bonds OF said district.
| and for .,ich other and further relief to
the court may seem proper:
That the Ard day of November. 1902. IL
~a. ordered by John n. Voorhees,, one Of
the Judges Of said court,
That the hearing Of said psstifion lie held
on the 18th day of November. A. ID. 1872, at
| the hour of 10 o'clock a. M, the said da,
being one of the regular days of the SoNem
hs-r term of the district court. la and for
Osero county. Colorado, holden at La Iunta
in said county. said hearing to lie held in the
court house. at La Junta, otero county.
Colorado.
Any person Interested in said district, or ia
the issue or sal. of said bonds, may. ON or
before the day fixed for the hearing OF said
ls.fition demur To OF answer said p-tiiion.
Witness my hand and the seal Of "A al court.
hi. 1.s s.d day OF N"'emher' ! u u. pfIsc, p.;
Clerk Of the District Court.
First publication November 5. i..-
Last publication November -. 1He-
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
HoW's Thls7

We offer One Hundred Dollars
Reward for any case OF Catarrh
that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, ..
We, the undersigned. have
known F. Cheney for the last
IS years, and believe him perfect
ly honorable in all business trans
actions and financially able TO
carry out any obligations made by
their firm.
WEST & TRuAx, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o. WALDIsG, KIN
NAN * MARvIS, Wholesale Drug
gists, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the
blood and mucus surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free
Price 75c per bottle. Sold by all
Druggists.
Halls + Family Pills are the best.
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22

II has been officially announced
by United States Senator w. A.
Harris, for several years the idol
OF the populists, that the populis'
party is as dead as a doornail.
Ever since he has been in the
United States senate Senator Har-
ris has announced himse II as a
populist. He has served through
several sessions OF congress, and
in each congressional directory the
word "populist" has appeared
after his name. Now at the be-
ginning OF his last session Senator
Harris has ordered it changed to
"democrat" in the directory which
will be published December Ist.
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
Essity assehes.

In the South, Southeast and
California are most conveniently
reached via the Colorado & South
ern Railway and connections
through Fort Worth, Memphis
and by the way OF the new Dali
hart-El Paso Route. Especially
low round trip rates will be quot
ed and sleepingi car reservations
made on request Write to T. <.
Fisher, General Passenger Agent.
Denver, Colo.
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
Lsekey Divorces case.

The divorce case of Matte
Eleanor Lackey VS.. G. J. Lsckey,
the latter prominent and wealthy
farmer living near Rocky Ford,
has occupied the attention OF the
district court since Thursday
morning. H. w. Spangler and
Guy Leroy Stevick, OF Denver, are
the attorneys for the plaintiff, and
Fred A. SabiD and r. s. Beall
represent the defendant. About
thirty.hve witnesses have been
summoned to testify. and the case
is being tried before jury OF SIX
good men and true.
The lawyers do not seem in
clined to mince matters and the
witnesses are being Subjected TO
some very pertinent and persona
Questioning. The case has at
tracted the attention OF large
number of the morbidly curious
who evidently expect something
saIacious. including goodiy rep
resentation OF the class known as
ladies'" and they have not been
disappointed. The case is still on
as we go to press.
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
II the railroad business is an,

IL the railroad business is any
indication, this country at the pres
ent moment is in the midst of an
unparalleled period of prosperity.
The freight traffic is increasing
faster than the manufacturers can
turn out cars and engines to handle
it. Last year the Santa Fe order
ed about 1900 new freight cars and
most of these are now in service.
II was thought that these would
place the company in good shape
to move freight promptly, but II
appears that the tonnage offered
for transportation is SO far in ex-
cess OF the estimate that the de.
mand for cars exceeds by SO, 600
the supply.
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
o..,e Stock soem,"s.

Otero oil stock has been in
great demand this week, and is
now commanding as high as 10
cents per share. A number OF our
prominent citizens were on the
lookout for all the stock that was
offered Wednesday morning and
some OF them invested as high as
$500. Well No. is pumping IIo
barrels per day. and is even a
better producer than No. I. The
derrick for the third well is al
ready erected and drilling opera
tions will be in progress before the
close OF the present week. The
end is not yet, and the prospects
are that Otero will be worth 81
per share before long.
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
Candidates FILE E.p.".. Accounts.

According to the law IN such
cases made and provided 1t is
necessary for all candidates in the
recent election to file with the
county clerk within thirty days
after the election, a statement OF
the amount OF money expended by
them during the campaign and Tor
what purpose. This is obligatory
upon all candidates whether elect
ed or not Not all OF the aspirants
for office during the recent cam
paign have as yet complied with
the law, but expense accounts have
thus far been filed as follows:
W. K. Gibson. secretary OF the
republican central committee, de.
poses and says that the sum oi
sII62.I5 was expended by HIM fer
livery, drivers, canvassers. rallies,
watchers, cigars, etc.
]. ]. Brown, republican candi,.
date for county commissioned, ex
pended the sum OF sos so for num-
erous cigars. donations for election
dinner and campaign committee.
y. w. Terry, a democratic can
didate for justice of the peace in
Rocky Ford, confesses to having
spent the sum OF 40 cents with the
county clerk for filing his accept
tance of the nomination with the
county clerk.
George Med. Osborne, another
democratic candidate for justice OF
the peace in the same burg.
acknowledges that he paid Mrs.
d. 4. Ruble IS for driving a team
on election day, and 81 SO to Mrs.
Greene for the same purpose, 40
cents TO the county clerk for filing
an acceptance, making a total OF
IS. so.
Iohn Hushaw, democratic can
didate for constable in the sugar
beet metropolis, admits having
yielded up 20 cents to the county
clerk for filing his acceptance OF
the nomination.
c. c. Wasnburn, republican
candidate for Justice of the peace
in Rocky Ford, deposes and says
that he spent nothing with the
county clerk for filing his accept
ance of the nomination, and a simi.
lar amount with the chairman Of the
county central committee for cam
paign purposes, but admits having
expended 10 cents with Paul Ken.
nedy for two cigars. and IS cents
with the city drug store for three
cigars.
A. II. Lincoln. democratic can
didate for justice OF the peace Al
Fowler. gives the total Of his
campaign expenses at Sr-rs, oi
which amount IS cents was spent
with the county clerk, and "SI
paid for one box of cigars from the
Fowler Drug Company"
]. w. Beatty. democratic candi-
date fos representative, blowed
himself to the extens Of S<7S, Of
which amount Szso wss paid to
the chairman of the democratic
GENITAL committee, aud SAYS fos
''livesy, cigars aud incidentaIs is
vsssr~>a ~avs Al ovee eh~ eooosv "
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
ys cssh s.sser,bsss.

To all new cash subscribers to
the LA JuNTA TRIBUNE during the
month OF November an additional
credit will be given from the close
Of the year paid for to the first Of
the following January, so that in
reality the person who subscribes
now will receive the paper until
January Ist free. The same ad-
ditional credit will be made to all
old subscribers who pay one year
in advance during this month.
La Junta tribune., 1902-11-22
Notice and Summons.
TATE OF COLORADO,
~CouSTY or BEST.

TATE OF COLORADO, S.
In the District Court
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLO
! RADIO. to all persons. associations aud
corporations Interested owners in any
ditch, canal or reservoir ia said Water Dis
trict No. IL. aud to all o~ ners and consume r.
Yon are hereby mott hs-i tha, on the i-s day
Company filed in the ONCE of the clerk OF
the said Court IL. I-tition aud statement Of
claim praying for The fixing Of = time for
priatioa ard tbi. ssh day Of November, Isl.,
and the said petitions coming onto be- heard
TONER. the Court ordered as foiio~., to.uif :
STATE 0P C3LoRAi"'s
In the matter Of adjudication Of prioritie~ of
water in water dissrirf No. u.
The matter Of the petition Of The Laxuna
Canal Company and the petition Of J. tb~-
borne 4 sons coming oa for further hearing
in oT-n court this 5th day Of Nos-mtrrr. iss.
ton. aud ali proce~siinx- in adja.iica,ion Of
priorisiss tor said district should and are
her-b, consolidated and made one pra--ed-
ing and IL appearing To the court that furf her
notice should l,- given to other pcrsons and
associations interested a. o.ner- of ditehe--
canals and re~er,o ,oirs Tn said district. that a
hearing of said matter !. proper ~~s forth
In .nid petitions and statements Of claims
herein aud that 10 Is desirable to hear the
Nov. therefore, IL 1. ordered that . hear
ing Of proofs and all matter proper to i--
and for .aid district under the said petition
aud statement Of claims and upon ~uch os her
.tssemen.; of claim a. may be HID eersin
Of Derrmt-r. isOs. and hat notice OF sum-
mosss be i.-u~d by the clerk Of this cours
porasioss. Interested .. o . n~rs in any ditch
canal and reservoir in ~aid water district.
No. u, .nd 70 all o~n-r. .sd eossum~v. Of
.neh day aud nle any statement or claim un
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