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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
THE GOSPEL OF SELF HELP.

"The first requisite of a good citi-
zen in this republic of ours is that he
shall be able and willing to pull his
weight" said President Roosevelt in
:. his speech at the dedication of the
New York Chamber of Commerce
that he shall not be a mere passen-
ger. but shall do his share in the
work that each generation of us finds
ready at hand, and furthermore, that
in doing his work he shall show not
only the capacity for sturdy self-help.
but also self-respecting regard for the
rights of Others" says the Detroit
Free Press Good words, those. and
worth of the honest consideration of
every citizen. The gospel of the
strenuous life is good in its way, but
the gospel of self-help is better, and
there was never a time In the history
of the country when we more needed
manly and eloquent sermons In sup
port of the American theory of indie
pendence. The notion Of self-help is
k,apidly giving way to the notion OF
Vsocial assistance Half the thought
of socety is directed toward the de-
vising OF methods by which the indi-
vidual can slide through life with the
least possible exertion on his part.
h. Mr.. Morgan builds a maternity hos
pital for the modern American to be
born in. Mr. Rockefeller endows a
university at which he is to be edu-
Gated. Mr.. Carnegie constructs IL
baries for him and provides books to
while away his leisure hours. The
community undertakes to bury him If
he has not made a sufficient effort to
acquire an estate that is capable OF
paying his funeral expenses. We are
creating a condition in society In
which a few men are allowed to dis
regard everybody elses rights in Or
der to acquire fortunes that can be
devoted to improving the condition OF
their fellow beings. The fact that
Mr. Morgan or Mr. Carnegie or Mr..
Rockefeller are willing to devote their
wealth to what they call benevolent
purposes stiles all inquiry as to the
processes by which this wealth was
obtained. There is no curiosity as
to whether the rights of others have
been sacrificed in the making or not
I'VE are assured lurlHeI tudt IL WI
Morgan and Mr., Carnegie and Mr.
Rockefeller can do so much to i'm
prove mankind, society as whole
i might do infinitely more If it were
graciously permitted to confiscate
everything and manage everything
for the public good. Then we should
have the millennium at which every
body would have a maximum OF com
fort at minimum of labor with nj
troubles and nothing to worry about
Opposition to the doctrine OF sell
help has been organized, and ha'
even been incorporated into the edu
cational system of the country. Tn
first process of modern education ar
directed toward entertaining TN
child. He must never suspect ina
he is working. because work Is DIE
agreeable to him. and If he were re
quired to work 1t might annoy MIN
This theory follows him through hi
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
REEDS CONDITION NOT
so FAVORABLE

WASHINGTON. d. c., Dec. G.
The bulletin issued early this morn.
ing concerning ex-Speaker Reeds con.
dition was not so favorable as yester.
day. The fact that he fails to retain
nourishment is viewed with apprehen-
sion. The bulletin says: "The pa.
uent passed the night without the
supervention of alarming symptoms.
He slept the greater part of the night
but is unable to retain nourishment. ("
1t Is reported this afternoon that
Mr.. Reeds condition is considerably
improved.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

special train tomorrow to Luxor.
whence they will take steamer to
Assouan. arriving next Tuesday. The
inauguration of the dam takes place
next Wednesday. The same day the
party, including the guests will go to
Assiout by boat. The following day
the supplementary dam at Assiout
will be inspected, after which the
party will return here.
The ceremony of inauguration will
consist in laying the last stone and
opening number of sluices to let the
water flow down the river
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
PENSION BILL PASSES

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Dec. e.
When the house convened today. the
speaker announced the appointment
of Butler tDemD of Missouri on the
committee of expenditures in the navy
department, and Russell (Dem.) of
Texas, on committee on claims; Bur
CESS (Dem.) of Texas, on committee
on pensions. The house then took
up the pension bill carrying over
$l39 100000, and it was passed with
out opposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
WILL ABANDON PROHIBITION.
New Hampshire Expected Adopt lo
cal Option and High License.

CONCORD, N. H., Dec. 6.-The de.
mand throughout the state for the sub
stitution of high license and local op-
ton for the present state prohibitory
law, which was one of the issues of
the recent state election, will un-
doubtedly lead to the adoption by the
legislature this winter of a measure
similar to that just adopted in Yer
mont Democrats compose about one
third OF the legislature. and they are
all committed to the change. 1t is
believed that enough Republicans will
loin them to pass the proposed law
So far the only law suggested that
meets general approval is local option
and high license.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
NAMES NEW ROAD.

BANGOR Me-, Dec. Arrange
ments have been completed for the
formal opening to traffic next Mon
lay of the most northerly railroad
in Maine-the new Fish River line,
extending from Ashland, on the Ban
or e. Aroostock, to Fort Kent. on
he st. John River. The new road
viii open to development vast area
of rich timber land IS yet untouched
by the axe.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
EMINENT PRELATEs TO
TAKE PART.

SAVANNAH. Ga, Dec 6.-Distin-
guished priests and pI alates OF the
Roman Catholic church are gathering
here from several states to take part
in the ceremonies tomorrow which
will accompany the laying of the
corner stone of the new Sacred Heart
church. Bishop B. j. Kelley of Sa-
vannah will officiate and among those
who have accepted invitations to as
slst In the ceremonies are Bishop Haid
of North Carolina. Bishop Northrup of
Charleston and Bishop Kenny of St
Augustine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

SALT LAKE. Utah, Dec. 6.-Since
November 18th. when an earthquake
shook up Southern Utah and was felt
as far north as this city, there have
been daily shocks in the extreme
southwestern section. At Pine valley
in the mountains of Washington coun-
ty. serious alarm is being felt because
OF the daily quakes
Every chimney in the town has been
either badly cracked or completely
tumbled over.
AT Pinto the shocks have been so
severe that the public schools have
been abandoned for several days.
About fifteen miles south OF there are
located hve or six craters. and 1t is
feared that they may break out in
eruption again.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP
SHOWS UP WELL

LONDON, Dec. Ga municipal
journal publishes exhaustive tables
showing that the estimated profits of
various municipal undertakings, such
as gas water, electric supplies and
tramways, are equal in Liverpool 10 a
rate of ten pence per pound and fall
from that maximum to single farth-
ing at Halifax. The evidence is con
elusive that local taxes would be
higher in English towns If municipa
trading were not source of consid-
erable profit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
FROM TWIN CITES
TO NEW ORLEANS.

CHICAGO, Dec. 6.-Especial effort
is to be made by the passenger de-
partment of the Illinois Central to
make Southern travel from the North
west more popular than ever
this season, Tomorrow new train
service and shortening Of time will be
conspicuous in the winter schedule
which is then to go into effect, and
which will bring the Twin Cities and
New Orleans nearer together by near
ly 10 hours.
The service will be that of the Hi
nois Central all the way from st. Pau
and Minneapolis. to which new trair
service was established last month
Anothe" Important fact in connection
win the new time and new train II
the connection which will be made
at New Orleans with the Sunse
Limited OF the Southern Pacific.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
$3.50 PER ANNUM.

newest goods and latest styles In
mems and boys clothing. neckwear
and furnishings. This house has
bought heavily for the fall trade and
those desiring to purchase servicea-
BILE articles for friends during the
holidays will find nothing more prac-
ticable to do. There is plenty of
room and there will be enough clerks
to wait on all who enter. Go in and
spend all the time you will require
in finding what you want. You will
not be rushed.
Famous. where they have more than
double the space they formerly had
room is a. a premium and buying for
tine holidays has been on an elaborate
pan. At the rear of the office much
space is given to the display of a va
riety of holiday goods. and here is
chiefly china and porcelain ware, fan
cy crockery, cut and pressed glass
ware. silverware. dolls. toys and pic
lures
In all these lines the various arti-
cles are among the finest which Amer
lea has produced for this falls trade.
The Famous has great variety of
Christmas novelties. In leather
goods smoking Jackets, bath robes
and kindred things. there are many
nobby articles suitable for holiday
presents. The general lines in the
dry goods department are replete and
up to date.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
DEDICATION OF NINE DAM.

CAIRO. Dec. 6.-The government
has completed all arrangements for
the dedication of the dam on the Nile
at Assouan, the greatest public work
in the history of modern Egypt If the
construction of the Suez canal is ex-
cepted.
King Edward will be officially rep
resented at the ceremonies by the
Duke OF Connaught. The Duke and
Duchess have arrived in Cairo and
along with the Khedive will go by
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
WILL PROBABLY ACCEPT
THE RAILROAD PROFFER

Special Telephone to The Herald:
OURAY. Colo. Dec. 6.-About sixty
axpayers attended the meeting at the
court house yesterday afternoon to
discuss the proposition of accepting
the taxes proffered by the d. & r. G..
tailroad company. being something
ike $1,000, the real amount being
100000. 1t was practically left with
he commissioners to use their best
Judgment in the premises and it is
likely the offer will be accepted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
"TooTs" RAMBo FOUND
GUILTY OF MURDER

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Dec. G.
"Toots" Rambo was found guilty OF
murder in the second degree today.
Sentence has been deferred. He was
accused of the murder of Policeman
Norris during the robbery of the Met
ropolitan company's barn in Septem-
Der, when Watchman Milsker was
llso wounded
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
COUSIN OF ROOSEVELT
SPENDS NIGHT IN JAIL

NEW YORK, Dec. 6.-Frederick
Roosevelt Scoville spent the night in
the police station for fighting on
Broadway. He tearfully told the po-
lice sergeant he was cousin of the
president. He is a Yale student
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
TO MAKE STEEL RAILS
AT ENsLEY.

BIRMINGHAM. ALA, Dec. 6.-As a
result of the successful tests of tbe
manufacture of steel rails which have
Just been completed at the Ensley
plant of the Tennessee Coal, Iron &
railroad company. the rail mill at
that place will now be kept In steady
operation. The successful manufact.
ure OF steel rails is considered "A
opening new era for the Birmins.
ham district
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
ARkiNs ciNcHED
IN DIVORCE CASE

DENVER, Colo. Dec. 6.--After
sensational divorce trial a jury this
morning found Edward Atkins OF the
Rocky Mountain News, guilty of ak
treme and repeated acts of cruelty
and granted the divorce to Mrs. Ar
kins. Alimony involved amounts to
sixty thousand dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Silverton Standard: Between the
street railway project for Silverton,
the l.OO0tons capacity mill for the
Silver Lake mines, the $4,000, 900
sale of the Gold King mines, new
line OF railroad up and down the Ami
mas. and the Gage process reduction
works of an expenditure of many
thousand dollars. our section is GER
tainly prosperous-with rumors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
STEAMER DAMAGED BY FIRE
AT WHARF

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Dec. 6.-Fire
did one hundred thousand dollars
damage to the steamer Saxon at the
wharf here this morning. Watchman
Mitchell and five sailors We're over
come while fighting the flames. Two
firemen were injured and Fireman
William Zibele was drowned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
COMMISSION WILL HAVE
TO SETTLE COAL STRIKE

SCRANTON, Pa. Dec. ct seems
probable today that settlement of
the coal strike outside OF the presi.
dents commission viii never be eff.
fected. Independent operators insist
on a full hearing of their case. Ru-
NOR says that when the commission
award is made the big coal combine
may take over the Independent COM
panies. whose value is s145. .O00, 600.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
SHAH OF PERSIA
REDUCES HIS HAREM

VIENNA, Dec. 6.-The Tageblatt
says that the Shah of Persia created
sensation in Persia and much oppo-
sition. by reducing his harem from
eleven hundred to sixty women.
The ruler is accused OF becoming a
convert to western revolutionary
ideas
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
CARRIE NATION COMMITTED
TO TOPEKA JAIL

TOPEKA. kans., Dec Carrie Ma
ton was committed to Jail today for
refusing to pay a ten dollar fine i'm
posed in the police court for disor-
derly conduct She refused to plead
to the charge. The judge entered a
plea of not guilty for her.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
PAPER WILL NOW
PROVE ITS CHARGES

BERLIN. Dec. G.-Verwaerts, the
Socialist organ, whose attack of the
late Baron Krupp was followed by his
death, has sent lawyers to the island
oi Capri to gather evidence TO sub
5tatiate the charge of immorage ex-
Cesses. which il made.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
WRIGHT
GETS FOUR
MON THIS

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 6.-Judge
Mullins this afternoon sentence May
or Wright and nine aldermen who
passed the tramway bill, to four
months in the county jail
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
BIG ASPHALT SUIT.

Holders Of Gold Certificates Seek to Get
Preferential Payment.
Trenton, NJ j., Dec. 22.-The Land Title
and Trust company of Philadelphia, as
trustee, has instituted suit against the re-
ceivers for the Asphalt Company Of
America, and the National Asphalt COM
pany. ~
holders of the gold certificates given pref
erence over the holders of preferred and
omrnon stock and also to foreclose a
mortgage held by the Land Title com
pany.
The petitioner asks that securities
amounting to nearly $1,000, GOO and 81, 090, $40
in cash and demand notes of The subsidi-
airy companies be devoted to the paying
OFF of the holders Of the gold certificates
# the Asphalt Company Of America.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
is A BACK NUMBER.
Henry Watterson Says Monroe Doc.
trine Is Now Out of Date.

-EL"Tgs E=-
trine Is Now Out Of Date.
Louisville, Dec. 22.-In the Courier
Journal Henry Watterson advocates
breaking loose from the Monroe doc
trine. In part he says:
This is as good an opportunity as an
other for the government of the United
States, n back Of the government,
for the people of the United States, to
consider to Monroe doctrine, its origin
and meaning, it's import and intention,
with the serious purpose of readtusting
it. if need be, to prevailing national
and International conditions. 1t was a
noble statement: it was a timely
declaration, yet it too nc account OF
imperialism in Brazil nor Of royalty in
Canada, perhaps because we had little
to fear from the Portuguese while Eng
land was our, actual ally.
All this was eighty years ago, when
democracy was making its trial trip,
so to say, and the federal union hung,
1t not merely as an honorable tradition,
but as a sacred principle. We would
fight and die for it.
A Principle of Honor.
A chance collision in the Caribbean
sea, an accident on land or water would
arouse the hot blood Of the b%elligerent
and u~nthinking to a degree which would
probably broWbeat the wisest cabinet
and defy the most f~ar-reaching states
menship, both in and u Of congress-.
Why? Because we are touched upon.
q point which our honor will not brook.
For what? For Il riff-raff Of Latins.
who hate us and of mongrels in abject
Ignorance n degradation. and a ter
ritory we shall never be able. to ac-
quire, and not worth the acquiring if
We should eVer be able.
These questions are bound to be set
tied sooner or later. Shall it be peace
or war? We want the canal. Let us
take it, and, if occasion require,
isthmus, Central America and all. If
Germany wants to obtain land and set
up colonies in South America. why not?
If England wants the same down about
Argentina, why not? Always free. trade
for the United States. Why not?
Should Revise Our Position.
Anyhow, instead of nursing a wan
ton, senseless, hypocritical jingoism-
meaning nothing but froth in some and
fustiani in others-isit not the part of an
enlightened, self-respecting. sagacity to
begin to cast about is where we are at,
and to reverse our position with the
view of adjusting 1t to the altered con-
ditions which mark the difference be-
tween 1928 and 1902. =
Let Dewey show himself by all
means. Let him exhibit that fleet. Let
the old bird scream through the am
blient air. Let the glorious old rag
wave triumphant on the wings of the
wind. If it is to be a fight we stand
pat on the Monroe doctrine. But why
a fight? To what end? To what profit?
The weak are sometimes obliged to fight
In their own defense; the strong, never,
unless they want to.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
IMMENSE CATHEDRAL.
Planned to Be Erected ~: Scottish RitA.
Masons of Chicauo.

Chicago. Dec. 22.-Within short time
q cathedral which will cost at the lowest
figure $250, 600 will be erected In Chicago
by Oriental consistory. Ancient Accepted
Scottish rite, yalleyaf Chicago. The pur-s
poses. Ct the cathedral Will be charitable.
1t will provide a home for the organiza.
ton and the entire building will be daVoted
to the consistory and allied bodies and
there Will be no Offices for rental. (
The structure will be erected some place
Y Twelfth street and the; river on
state street, Wabash ven or Michigan
avenue: There Is IN the treasury of the
Gnleago eonsistory at present time.
$4,000, which will be used FOR the cathe-
sdral. and the balance will be secured by
subscriptions and loans.
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curls, and when she gave me her little,
nervous hand she looked into my eyes
and said:
You know me? Yes, I am Theriot,
but not CASTOR. I am Fifine, Fifine
Dillon now. You hat seen our pretty
boy?"
And then 7 knew why they had been
friends at the Maison de Vile.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
House Measure, Amended In
Many Respects, Ready
for Presentation.
MANILA STREET
The Present System Is Woefully lnade-
quate-Electric Franchise to Be
Enthusiastically Plea for
# a Pension.

1@as w shit otcr ~ 20 TNaoET. 90 - rrl, - ~o,2A-
committee on education and labor
nave agreed upon favorable report OF
the U elght-hour Dill. The agree
ment was reached after many hearings
ard three days of executive sessions.
Many amendn1ents&haY been made.
Inc changes relate to transportation
OF contract work n purchase In the
open market OF goods wanted by the
government The bill makes 1T specific
a all purchases Shall be exempt
me language relating to the transport
tatlon OF goods is made more plain and
DEFINITE tina in the houseEbill Another
provides that the act shall
NOT prohlpat a from engaging
IN othef work Tor an additional two
hours after working on government
work Tor eight hours.
The pill provides that every contract
Tor public work made by the United
states, any territory, or the District of
Coiuinola man provide q penalty of Sd
Lor eacA laborer or mechanic for each
uIy .e tia ~ iequiisu y perniitleut ~
work. the neraItv ~ Ia n,ith,a1d fnnn1
avnents d,1a the cn,,f =, ntnrs ~ s,,h1
CONTRACTORS cnntractors ~ s,,hnonI X
tractors agsrieved thereby are pivan
the ripht tn annesl ~ +ha haaG 80 M
department makinp The ro1,trac anT
then IA fhe cn1rt ef cla;n,s $50 =
Resides nrovins MAJ tia 80 sha,r
not apply Ia contracts for tra s1n,.ta
ton b ygiand or water n
specifically exemnts contracts fn,, +
transmission of intelIieance from h
Operation of the act 80
Electric s+raat p,it,..
nv 49, ,a, '.s1a
ane chisi OF the bureau fflnsular af>,t
lails oItne var RED
eeaveu rom Mania me full text Of the
enautiient u lte COMMISSION
n,;sa ~ ~, Inc framing OF iran
SLiise " cuilstruct an eiectrlc Nstree9
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
The New Year.

Here's a Happy New Year!
Sunshine's in The sky.
Join the throng
And swell the song
That comes a-fioatin' by.
WearR! male filr4strangers;
welcome all yerkin; S 4
Carve the roast
And give a toast
TO folks that happens in.
Wish we all may Drosper
In Whate,er we do.
An we must
Eff each'li just
Help the others through.
Washington STAG.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
FOR WOMAN SUFFRAGE.

New Hampshire Constitution conven-
ton viii Submit Amendment.
s Concord, n. H., Dec. 22.-The state
constitutional convention has voted to
submit an amendment to the people
granting + the rigth of suffrage.
One of the most prominent supporters
Of the measure was William q. Chand-
er. 1870. @HAl3s
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
E POLICE HEAD.

John w. clous Will Succeed Partridge
as New Works Commissioned,
NewsYork, Dec. 22.--Mayor Low, 1t is
dis seriously considering the advisa.
shilify ofaa8appointing Brigadler General
4 Clous of the regular army, re-
tired, to be police commissioRfrsf0 stir-
coed Colonel Partridge, X
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
E TRUST BUYING.
independent Companies Being swaI-

INDEPENDENT Companies Being SWaI-,
lowed by the Big Combine.
New York, Dec. 22.--Among the develop
ments In United States Steel matters is.
a well-authcnticated report that the bill
lion-dollar corporation has purchased the
Troy Steel o1npany. 1t was also report
ed, though the report could not be def
litely substantiated. hat the trust was
negotiating for the Jones & Laughlin and
the Cambria companies of Ptttsburg.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
The Growth Of Time.

Well give nc thought to our increasing
age, '-- '.
Nor sigh because another year has
flown,
But write upon each new n spotless
page,
"Our minds a wiser, hearts have
warmer, grown"
, L. A. w. Bulletin,
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
Her Oiarv,

New brooms sweep clean, as everyone
must know.
While she at first is careful to express
Each trfle In detail. how soon twill grow
Small by degrees and beautifully less"
E5s 20 I-- 60 -PIct |
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
But She Didn't.

New York Journal: Tommy-What does
mean. ma?
Mother-Why, If l were to take any
stock in your fathers New Years resolu-
tions, then I would be credulous.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
A Glorious Day.

Some welcome it, a day of fun,
And sing Of January. /.
But give me January 2,
When all the hideouS noise is through.
.'u e Washington Star.
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
A Matter Of Nccessity.

Judge: Willie-Why does a man swear
off so man. things at New Years?"r
C~rabshaw-He has to, my boy, for he
spent all his money at Christmas
The Black Hills union. [volume] (Rapid City, Pennington County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1889-1904, 1902-12-26
NAVY MUS HAVE COAL.

NoriiedAit MUST BE Supplied
or 1t Will Be confiscated.
Philadelphia, Dee. 22.----The govern
ment has notified coal shippers and an
traitors h a uilless@the contracts II.
supply naval coaling stations are5kepf
2oal viii be e~on1iscatedi In transit, owing
Q h situation in Venezuela.