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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

England's extremity is ]. p. Nor
gan's opportunity The Boer war
has compelled England to borrow
large sums OF money. Morgan and
his friends on both sides of the Allan
tic have the money, and they are
lending 1t to John Bull on terms
which are very favorable to them
selves There is no sentiment in
this matter on either side. Morgan
and the money changers are masters
of the British situation. and they are
letting that government know It,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Fuel oil is evidently looming up on
ships and railroads Texas is ready
TO supply the southwest and much
larger region when the time arrives.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Would IT be any any more satlsfac.
tory to Col Watterson to have the
President travel in an automobile in.
stead OF on horseback
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Farmers viii have TO go TO raising
more chickens and turkeys in order
TO get ahead OF the beef trust.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28
his hammock and sofa pillow for the
California gubcrnational chair.

MexIco's congress IL In session and
the country will soon know what Pres
ident Diaz expects II TO do during the
next four years
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Miss Stone refers TO her release ms
n wonderful dispensation of Provi
dence," but the brigands call 1t bo.
nanza In their line of business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

When q cabinet crisis is announced
in Great Britain It is understood to
mcan one In which the cabinet Is
Obliged to hold night sessions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

When voters neglect to go to the
primaries boodlers lay their schemes
Tor wnlkovcr.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Between real estate deals, insur-
ance, loaning money and looking after
the oil well. Frank Eldredge is busy
man these days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Plant sweet peas and morning glor-
les. Both make beautiful hedges and
blooms are pretty
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

So Moore has retained an attorney.
After getting away with the city
funds he will no doubt want to get
away with justice.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Elmer f. Hoffman. the rustling pas
senger man of the Missouri Pacific
spent the night in Durango, continu-
ing east this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

F. NJ. Snowden came down from
from Silverton yesterday to spend a
few days where it is bright and baimy
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Engineers were running lines yes
terday FOR gas mains. And thus Du-
rango's prosperity presses forward.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Gov. 0rman thinks he II IT when
II comes to the second term.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Mrs. viii Marsh left for Silverton
last evening to join her husband. who
is engaged in the restaurant business
Her daughter accompanied her.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Our county commissioner, J. c..
Bradley can no doubt get his picture
In Ranch and Range again by paying
out $50 of the county's money
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

The Porter Fuel company is output
ting large amount of coal for this
season OF the year. Nothing like be-
ing prepared to handle the business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Durangoites will be given a treat
tomorrow night at the NJ, e. church
when Rev. F. A. Hawke delivers his
lecture. Stars Through Difficulty; or
Climb Upward" under the auspices
of l.. o. T. M. No, -. This lecture
was postponed last week owing to the
many entertainments prevailing and
those purchasing tickets will be able
to use them to good advantage tomor-
row evening while others should
make 1t point to get tickets and at
tend. Admission is only 25 cents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Southern railroad connection can
not long be put off. The advance
ment of Durango and this southwest
section will bring forward private
capitalists who will take hold of the
line unless those interested in rail
road building make use of the oppor-
tunity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

A Herald reporter had the pleasure
of meeting James II. Hays. vice-pres-
ident of the state normal school at
Greeley this morning. Mr.. Hays is
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Invest in Durango oil stock while
you have a chance to get it at ten
cents, as the price will surely be ad-
vanced by May 18th. All are served
alike. No one has been able to get
stock for less than ten cents. no mat
ter how much purchased. Invest
$40 or 500 and make a fortune.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Arthur Miller, who has taken
charge OF the horseshoeing depart
ment at Harry Jackson's. is an ex-
pert in his line of work and all desir-
ing first-class work should give him a
call.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

The Herald acknowledges pleas
ant call from r. w. Finley of Austin,
Texas, and NJ. H. Benson of Houston,
along with Mr. Roehrig, the Farming
ton automobile promoter. These gen
tlemen have visited Pennington and
Aztec and are favorably impressed
with this southwest section, Mr.. Ben
son being an attorney and thinking of
locating in Durango. The Herald
hopes to be able to make an import
ant announcement in few days in
connection with their visit.
Last night in the First NJ. E.
Church under the auspices of the l..
o. T. NJ. No. ~, the Rev. Hawke de-
livered one of the finest lectures 1t
has been the privilege of the writer
to attend in Durango. The audience
though small. was very appreciative,
and those not in attendance missed
very pleasant and profitable even
ing. Mrs. Bowling and Miss Ella
Jackson favored the audience with a
charming piano duet, after which
Mrs Bowling played solo in her
usual pleasing way.
A Herald reporter had the pleasure
of meeting James II. Hays, vice-pres.
ident of the state normal school at
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Mr. Blakely of the Mancos Tribune
spent the night in Durango return
ing home on this mornings train.
The first number of The Tribune will
appear this afternoon. Mr.. Blakely
starts out with good patronage,
which will undoubtedly be increased
each week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

The Alamosa Independent-Journal
notes the arrival of Cole Lydon in
that place the first of the week but
says he will not resume his old posi-
ton. The paper does not state what
Mr.. Lydon intends doing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Mrs. Eldredge, matron at the Jewett
Indian post, gave away 400 fruit trees
to Navajos the past week
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Mrs. Harry V. Ausburn came in from
Dnver last evening, continuing on to
her Mancos home this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

John Conway. the Florida Mesa old
timer, is again at work building rail-
roads, having started in on the Salt
Lake-Los Angeles line. This is Sena-
tor Clark's line. and it is the intention
to push work for all 1t is worth. OF
course Mr. Conway cannot get along
without the Daily Herald, having been
a reader for many years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

business in farm wagons and farm
machinery Ranchmen have money
and are improving their places in
every respect.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

Thomas Neville. one of the new
corners in San Juan county. N. M, has
gone to Nebraska for a car load Of
thoroughbred cattle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-28

DR. G. " Copp came in last even
ing from Arizona. where he went to
visit his brother Frank and also ex-
anime new district.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
A Serious Dilesu ma.

Seattle, April l4.-Onc of the most
serious conditions that have ever con
fronted the lumber and Single mAnufac-
turers of the Pacific northwest is before
them now. 1t is the prospective with
drawal from business in this region OF
the liability insurance companies, which
would force the manufacturers to carry
their own liability RISKS. This the mill
men can not do, the Pacific Lumber Trade
Journal will say in its April issue Tues
day, and there is therefore considerably
more than a possibility at least that the
large mills will be forced to suspend oper-
ations indefinitely.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
A New Steel Company.

New York, April 14.-An independent
iron and steel company, with capital of
5000, 100000, is to be Incorporated at
Trenton, N. j., this week. Among those
said to be incorporators in the movement
are H. c. Frick. Joshua Rhoads F.. H.
Humphreys of Pittsburg F. N. Oil of
New Castle, Pa, Edward j Bird of Iron
ton, Ohio, and f. Clifford T.add. the pro
moter of the American Bridge company.
The name of the new corporation has
not been decided upon, but plans have
so far advanced that it is announced that
the new company will have 100000 900
of preferred and like amount of com
mon stock.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19

stuck in between his belt ana his shirt
front in handy sort of way. The
peasant wears a leathern belt, with
Sheathed dagger or a pouch over the
pit of his stomach from which the
handles of a knife and revolver usu-
ally protrude. The Greek still wears
the red Phrygian cap upon his head
and the tassel hangs down upon his
shoulder in an artistic pose.
A "well-groomed Greek" is the most
picturesque looking object in Europe.
There is no costume that viii compare
with his, but like all other national
peculiarities, 1t is gradually becoming
obsolete. You see it in the country
towns of the interior, but in the cities
very few people wear it except old
fashioned gentlemen and the servant
class. The aristocracy dress their SER
wants in that way, making it a sort of
livery, and that practice. | am told. has
made it unpopular among the mechan-
les and the working classes generally,
because they fear people will mistake
them for household servants.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19

termination of hostl1ties. Gen. j. 10.
Slaughter, who commanded the Con-
fcdaret troops encamped at Brazos
Santiago. had heard rumors of the sur
render of the armies commanded by
Lee. Johnson and other generals, but
he had received no official notice of
these facts from the War Department.
Gen Brown, under flag of truce, in
formed the Confederates of the state
of affairs about Washington and Rich
mond, at the same time inviting them
to come in and lay down their arms, as
the war was certainly over.
Gen. Slaughter refused to act in an
affair of such importance until he was
better informed. Thereupon Col Bar
ret at the head of considerable force,
was dispatched to break up the rebel
camp. A hot battle ensuad, and curl
ously enough, most of the lighting was
done on the old field of Palo Alto,
where Gen Taylor achieved victory
over the Mexicans nearly twenty years
before. The French soldiers encamDed
on the southern shore of the Rio Grande
were in sympathy with the southerners,
and they kept Gen. Slaughter and Col.
Rip Ford posted as to the movements
of the Federal troops. Several spirited
encounters occurred and the loss sus-
| tanned by some of the negro regiments
must have been severe While the bat
tie ragged the Confederares were fire.
quently informed by some bold cavalry
n hIttn
One daring fellow shouted: Lee sur
rendered month ago. The war is
ended. Why don't you go homer"
When the engagement was hottest
Gen. Slaughter received dispatches and
the French sent him bundle of news
papers. Fully satisfied that the cause
for which they were fighting was for
ever lost, he ordered the firing to cease.
At that particular moment neither side
could have claimed any advantage over
the other, but both armies began to re-
tire from the field at the same time. AS
Capt. 5. II. Barton, in command of the
rear guard, was slowly riding away
stray ball struck a young man by his
| side and he fell from his saddle. That
was certainly the last man killed in the
long war. Capt. Barton was unable to
recall his name. Il thought that was
hard luck says the old soldier. '"The
young man had served four years and
never got Il scratch. The last bullet
that came our way killed him. Prompt
ed more by spite at fate than bitter
ness toward the enemy, | turned in my
saddle and fired toward dark blue
line which | hope was out of range.
That was certainly the last shot of the
great war"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
HOW HE SAVED $500.
conscientious Farmer Didn't Want IN
Cheat Him,


speaking of natural oil wells re-.
minds me of little circumstance"
SAID the man from Toledo, with n sigh
10 hhlsh off his words. II was look.
ing fOr farm in Ohio n good many
years ago and finally found one to hit
my 1ancy. | bargained for it at 81.
uoo ana realized that had n good
'hihg' 1t took week for the farmer
10 get his abstract of title for nv law.
yer to examine it, and day was ap.
pointed for passing the papers and pay.
ing over the cash The farmer dldn't
snow up on that day or the next. but
on the third day he came in and said:
l didn't mean to keep you wait.
Ing, but you have saved $500 by it,
How do you meanY l naturally
asked.
Well, three days ago when | was
working out in the meadow | began to
smell a strange odor. | looked all
around and pretty soon l found that
the little creek running through it was
all covered with nasty black stuff.
followed it up to the spring. and that
spring was bubbling up something like
tar. 1t was mighty greasy stuff and
barrels Of it floating down the creek
ana smelling clear to the house, and |
knew you'd never take the farm with
no such stencil around
AND what? | whispered as | real.
lzed that the tar was petroleum.
l was going to send you word that
I'd let you off on your bargain, as I
cont want to cheat anybody, when a
man comes along in buggy and smells
and shifts and calls out:
Hello, neighbor, what's this smellY
Its tar or soap grease says |.
Where does it come fromY
From a spring down here
He got down and went to the
spring with me and after looking and
tasting and greasng his shoes he asks:
What's your price for this farm 2
1 was asking $1,000 and had IT
sold says |, but owing to this smell
III take $500 less
He said he'd take it. and he got
lawyer and we finished up the bust,
ness In half day. That's why l didn't
show up and that's how you've saved
$500
1T was natural oil well, Of course
sighed the Toledo man, according tc
the Detroit Free Press, land may tell
~ a.
barrels OF oil before 1t petered out. Ii
was big thing and good thing, but
don't try to console me. There are no
words In the English language that can
do It"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19

apartments. He converted the oriental
room into n veritable Chinese apart
ment. and Ia this room the minister
and Mrs Wu receive their guests,
where tea is invariably served. One
of the most prominent features of this
room Is the "kang" or seat of honor.
large and magnificently carved piece
Of teak wood furniture resembling
somewhat large settee, with a black
ebony table or tray across the center.
The custom Is to give the guest of
honor one Of the seats on the divanlike
chair while the minister takes the 9th
err, and tea is served on the little tray.
One Of the handsoinest rooms in the
building Is the immense ballroom, and
is considered the finest in Washington.
1t Is finished in carved stone, with a
balcony for musicians and an immense
space for dancing.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
GENERAL MILES 70 resign
ruE PRESIDENT TAKES ACTION
w,,s troubles, which Started Long
AFRO. Have Finally Terminated
The General to he Retired ut AN
EARLY Date-GeneraI Brooke His
Successor.
Successor.

washington, April 14.-The issues
are fairly joined between the lieuten-
ant general and the secretary of war
The troubles which began long ago un.
der the Cleveland administration have
anally reached so critical a stage that
compulsory retirement of General
Miles at an early date is an open Sc
cret and is not denied at the White
House. In explanation of President
Roosevelts position, one of his close
friends. who unQuestionably speaks by
authority, said:
"The question is not a personal one
between General Miles and Secretary
Root. At present Secretary Root has
IN his shoulders a heavier burden
than any other member of the admin
stration. No man less strong could
carry it at all; and now, at the very
time when he requires the most loyal
support of every subordinate who
wishes well to the army and the ma
ton. he has to spend much of his
strength in meeting the opposition Of
the commanding general. If General
Miles is retired, it will be simply be-
cause after a patient trial President
Roosevelt feels that on the highest
ethical grounds his retention would
work grave and lasting injury to the
army as a whole.
GAS some of General Miles friends
have said that it would be unfair to
retire him, it should be said in the
first place that he secured similar
forced retirement of General Ord, he
himself being jumped over a number
of his senior officers to the vacancy
thus created; and, in the second place,
that this would be the second similar
action taken by President Roosevelt
since he has been in office, as in the
case of Colonel Moves, who was com
pulsorily retired, after having reached
the age of 81, on the recommendation
of General Miles. In other words, the
general has himself recommended and
profted by the very action which his
friends now fear he may be subjected
to.
General Brooke, who is General
Miles senior both in rank and age,
and who has seen distinguished ser
vice both in the volunteer and civil
war, would be General Miles success
sor, as it is known that the administra-
ton is very DESTROYS of recognizing
General Brooke's long and faithful ser
vice. General Brooke during the civil
war rendered equally meritorious ser
vice with General Miles, and General
Brooke was the first to receive a COM
mission and throughout the civil war
ne retained his advantage.
General Brooke would hold the
commission but for brief period be-
fore his retirement for age. General
s. B. NJ. Young is likely to succeed
General Brooke and General Chaffee's
promotion will follow two years
hence"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19

Washington, April l4.--Governor Gen
eral Wood has issued an order directing
Brigadier General Alexandra Rodriguez,
chief of the rural guard of Havana to
take command of the Cuerpo de Artillera,
in addition to his present duties with the
guard. On the transfer of the present
government, General Rodriguez is directed
to report to the president of Cuba, as
"commandant of the Cuban armed forces,
for such orders and instructions as may
be given him."
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
De WITT TALMAGE IS DEAD
DIED IN WASHINGTON, D. C.
The Cause of Death WINS Inf,omr,o
ton of the Drain-FunernI scrv-
lees VIII lie Held in wn.hinpt~u
-Intcrment VIII BE Mnde In IN.
Family Plot in Greenwood.

Washington, April 13.-Rev. T. De
Witt Talmage, the noted PRESBYTERIAN
clergyman, died at o'clock Saturday
night at his residence in this city II
had been evident for some DAYS that
there was no hope of his recovery
and the attending physicians SO in.
formed the family. The patient grad.
ually grew weaker until life passed
away so quietly that the members of
the family all of whom were Watching
at the bedside, hardly knew that he
had gone. The immediate cause Of
death was Inflammation of the brain
DR.. Talmage was in poor health
when he started away from WASHING.
ton for Mexico for a vacation and rest
six weeks ago.
He was then suffering from infu.
enZa and serious catarrhal conditions.
Since his return to Washington some
time ago he had been i'll. Until Thurs.
day, however, fears of his death were
not entertained. The last rational
words uttered by DR.. Talmage were or
the day preceding the marriage of his
daughter when he said
"Of course I know you, Maud"
Since then he has been unconscious.
At DR.. Talmage's bedside besides his
wife were these members of his fam
lily: Rev. Frank De Witt Talmaee
Chicago; Mrs. Warren Smith Brook
Ign; Mrs. Daniel Magum, Brooklyn:
Mrs. Allen r. Donnau, Richmond; Mrs
Clarence Wyckoff and Miss Talmage,
Washington.
While arrangements for the funeral
have not been fully completed. the
family have about decided to have thu
remains taken to the Church OF the
Covenant here where services will be
held. The body will then be conveyed
to Brooklyn, where interment will be
made in the family plot in Greenwood
cemetery.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
Nysterious Murder,

Spokane, April l5.-William Yeager, a
man about 80 years old, carpenter by
trade, and a resident of Spokane, was
killed recently in Lincoln county. Hi.
body was found Sunday morning about
o'clock lying near the Northern Pacific
track one mile east of Kline, Wash. The
means Of his untimely end is unknown.
but it is believed that he was murdered
for his money. a gang of hoboes sus-
pected of having committed the deed is
now in jail awaiting developments in the
case.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
A Strong Combination.

l overheard a rather good story the
other day in which Bishop Doane fig
ures. The bishop was standing in
front of a drug store on Washington
avenue nearly opposite the capitol,
talking to a well-known surgeon of
this city and the proprietor Of the
drug store. Nearly In front of the
drug store was an undertaker's wagon,
which the owner had left there for a
few moments while he went into a
store to make purchase. At this
juncture. as the novelists say, along
came a prominent Albanian who was
we'll acquainted with the bishop. the
surgeon and the druggist He was
about to stop and pass the time of day
with the group, when he happened to
be struck with the peculiar combina-
ton. Turning to the bishop, he said:
Doctor. druggist, priest and under
takers wagon-that combination is a
little too suggestive to suit me. I'll
pass" And he passed along on his
way, followed by the hearty laughter
of the bishop and his friends.-Albany
Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
Carried Million. on His Back.

When Baron Rothschild was paying
a visit to New York reception was
given him in a certain great house.
The affair was in charge of Brown, the
famous old Sexton OF Grace Church.
Another reception was being held the
same evening In house almost inn
mediately opposite, which was also in
charge of the Sexton. The Baron
wished to attend the second affair,
but the street was full of mud, the
night was disagreeable and no car
rage was at the curbstone. He could
not walk across without soiling his
boots and evening clothes, and for the
moment he was in predicament as to
what he should do. But he was soon
relieved of this dilemma. IN carry
you across myself" said Brown jovial-
ly; now, mount my shoulders" and,
grasping him as If he had been child,
he carried the nobleman across on his
back.-Ladies' Home Journal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
MINISTER WI LIVES IN STATE.
Chinese Legation One of the Finest
in Washinpton

NhIuSSS hegatlOu one OF the Finest
in Washington.
One Of the handsomest of the foreign
legations in Washington Is the Chi
nese, located at Q and 18th streets.
The house has long been considered
one of the show places of Washington
and it's fine location and beautiful arch.
itecture make it most imposing 1t is
of white Indiana stone, with red tile
roof. The hallway is of oak, with II
large stone frieze, and from it one en-
tiers the large reception room known
as the onyx room. which Is distinctly
oriental in character. Farther on is tho
parlor, finished In light woods and
decorated and finished in delicate col
ors. When the Chinese minister
moved into the house he added much
Of his own furniture and ornaments,
brought from China. to the various
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1902-04-19
HiEh jumping Horse.

. new York, April -Heatherbloom.
VIC nigh jumping horse, has broken the
LII. o'iu record at the Riding academy
:. .t',e snow in this city by clearing the bar
> , ieet U inches The former record was
~ t IL inches, Heatherbloom's previous
.a, The academy was we'll filed with
rl.y leaders, who went wilf with APP
''e over the wonderful performance.