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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
PREPARATIONS FOR
MINING CONGRESS

NEW YORK, May 23.-Irwin Ma
hon, secretary of the American Min
ing Congress, expects to leave for
Deadwood and Lead, S. d., within u
few days. He Will enter Immediately
into the work of arousing general in
terest and enthusiasm throughout the
west in the coming session of the
American Mining congress. which is
to be held in the Black Hills in Sep
tember The various officers and com.
mittees of the congress are working
in unison with the promise of making
this coming session an eventful one
in the history of the mining industry
The mining men of the Black Hills
country are taking their share in the
arrangements for the congress. Ex
cursions to the workings of the vari-
GUS mining companies are being
planned, and plans are being made to
profitably employ every hour of the
time spent by men who are interested
in the great industry. Assurances
have been received by Secretary Ma
hon that Idaho, Montana. Colorado.
Wyoming. Missouri California, Michi-
gan and other states In which the min
ing industry iourishes, will be well
represented at the congress. In con
nection with the gathering there will
be large and comprehensive exhibit
OF ore specimens, mining machinery
and equipment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
Winter Feed.

Now Is the time for people with
stock to prepare for winter feed. The
humane society will be after sheep
and cattle herds next winter. The
manner in which the horses were
cleaned up last winter should be a
warning. There is nothing at this
writing to indicate that the range will
be any better this year than 1t was
last year and unless there Is sufficient
rain this summer to redeem the
drouth-stricken range there will be
absolutely no winter feed and stock
will either die or be sold out by the
Humane society unless every man
raises sufficient feed for his stock
Our soil yields abundantly and a few
acres in almost any kind OF forage
viii keep a herd Of 1000 or 5000 head
of sheep or a small herd OF cattle
through the two or three months feed
ing season. This timely warning
should be heeded.-AntonIto Ledger.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
THE BOOM IN COTTON.


According TO census bulletin re-
Gently issued the cotton crop Of 1902
foots up 10000 ,495 bales of 500
pounds, with some additions yet to be
made before the cotton year ends In
August. The total crop OF 1902 is
larger than the crops of 1901. 1900 and
1899 by from to IA per cent. Yet
the price is remarkably high and the
market unusually excited. The value
of the cotton crop of 1902 exceeded
that of wheat by 100000 and was
second only to the corn crop, valued
at 1921 100000. For the year ending
June 80 last cotton held the first place
in exports. representing avalue of
$500 900 900, which was SIT 900 900
more than the exports of breadstuffs.
and $90,000,000 more than the exports
of meats and dairy products. Adding
the cotton goods and cotton-seed oil
to the item of raw cotton. the total
value of cotton exported during the
last fiscal year was $349 100000. or
one.fourth the aggregate of all ex-
ports. Cotton thus far counts for com
siderably more than half the balance
of trade in favor Of the United States
1t is gratifying to see ahead such
excellent prospects for one of the
most important of American products
Substantial reasons. apart from all
transient speculative combinations.
must exist for present prices. The
demand has grown with expanding
commerce. and the uses OF cotton also
must be broadening Last year the
Texas crop. through bad weather and
insect depredatlons. was short nearly
| 100000 bales. But Oklahoma and
Indian Territory raised 5000 bales,
an increase of 1873 per cent in three
years. Cotton is bringing more mon
ey than in former years because it is
recognized in the worlds utilities as
| worth more. Foreign attempts to
raise 1t are making some headway.
but nothing is In sight to threaten
the decided supremacy OF the Uunited
| States In cotton production. This
great crop Is titled almost entirely by
| the colored race. The south will
greatly miss the black man with the
| hoe.--GlobeD Democrat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
i. s. MAY
ENTER
PROTEST

WASHINGTON, ID. c., May 23.-
Especial to the Record Herald. The
United States does not propose to re-
iinquish the markets OF Manchuria
without exhausting every resource
known to diplomacy. Any move hav.
ing the appearance of preferential
treatment of merchants or other ma
tons at the expense of Americans will
call Tor sharp protest from this gov
ernment The United States is not
so much Interested in who dominates
the politics OF Manchuria, but will
insist upon fair chance at the rich
commerce of the country.
The state department has had
pledges from Russia that even in the
event of Manchuria passing under
Russian control our commerce and
trade privileges should not suffer and
1t will hold that our commerce
would suffer if Russian goods can
enter Manchuria free while United
states goods are forced to pay duty
This attitude of the state department
will, IL is believed. go far toward re-
assuring the southern cotton interests.
which have become alarmed at the
possible loss of their very best mar
ket.
Great Britain has decided to accord
China the same terms in the settle
ment of the Boxer indemnity as those
accepted by the United States Britain
Will accept payment on silver basis
for term OF years, reserving under
bond the right to receive payment of
any deficiency that might exist should
it hereafter be decided that the pay
ments should have been made on
gold basis. This very much strength
ems the attitude of the United States.
which has been almost single-handed
in its fight for the payment of the in
demnity on a silver basis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

1t was at a dinner in Washington
which Justice Brown of the Supreme
court was giving in honor of the
French ambassador and Nine Jues-
serand The talk turned to avarice,
and guest had told story Of mis-
er. Justice Brown said:
There is a story OF an lrishman
that is appropriate. too. This Irish
man, hearing shrieks as he yas pass
ing deep pool, turned and saw a
man struggling in the water. He
threw off his coat and, leaping in.
saved the mans life at the risk OF his
own.
Then the two lay on the bank and
rested for a while. Finally the man
who had been rescued sighed and
said:
II suppose, my friend. that. since
you have saved my life, | must reward
you. Here Is dime
The Irishman looked at the dime.
and then he looked at the man
Bedad.' he said. I'm overpaid for
the job. boston Post
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
MiLLS-PAUL WEDDING.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, May "a
The wedding of Miss Ellen Drexel
Paul. daughter of James w Paul, Jr.,
and niece OF John r. Drexel and An
thony Drexel. to Paul Dencla Mills.
took place today at the home of the
brides parents at Radnor. The cere.
mony was attended by prominent so
ciety people of Philadelphia. New
York, Newport and other cities. The
maid of honor was Miss Mary Astor
Paul, sister of the bride, and the bride
groom had as his best man his
brother Frederick Mills.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
BODY OF OUTRAGED GIRL
FOUND IN A CREEK

GULFORD, Ind. May 23.-The body
of Rose Kaiser aged II years. who
was murdered supposedly by a negro
near Manchester Thursday night was
found this morning In a creek. Mum
erous wounds and almost total alb
sence of clothing indicated desper-
ate struggle to save her honor was
made by the girl. Lynching or burning
at the stake cannot be averted If the
guilty man is caught. The girls faith
er, who. was badly beaten by the muir
derer, is expected to die at any mo-
ment. A suspect is under arrest at
North Bend, Ohio.
The girls mother is dying from
shock caused by the daughters death.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
MRS. HAoLEY RECEIVES sa,5oo.
Chambermaid Rewarded for Refusing
to Make Up Negroes Bed.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, May 23.-
Mrs. Lulu Hadley. the hotel chamber
maid who was discharged because she
refused to make up the bed in which
Booker T. Washington had slept, re-
ceived $l,l00 from people in the south
recently. making $500 which she
has received since her discharge by
the hotel management Mrs. Hadley
today appealed to the police for pro-
lection. saying that negroes were max
ing remarks about her. She is also
in receipt of many insulting letters
which she thinks are written by ne
groes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
LAYING OF CORNERSTONE.

SHELBYVILLE. Ind. May 23.-'rhe
knights of st. John will tomorrow
have charge of the laying of the corn
er-stone of the new Catholic church
at this place. The ceremonies will be-
gin at 10 a m. and will continue all
day. Bishop O'Donohue of Indianap-
oils will direct the ceremonies. Su-
preme President II. J. Frieshof of
Erie. Pa, and other prominent mem
bers OF the Knights of St John are
expected to be present. Excursions
for members of the order will be run
from Louisville. Cincinnati, Indianap-
oils, Columbus and other cities.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
MANY SEEK PENSIONS.
Commissioner Ware Says the Spanish
War Volunteers Are Much
in Evidence.

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. May 23.-
Mr.. Ware, the commissioner of pen
sions, states that more than % per
cent of the volunteers OF the war with
Spain have already applied for pen
sions, and 1t looks as If there was to
be general raid on the treasury from
that direction. not by the men who
saw hard service, however, but by
those who spent the summer Of 1898
in camp. The applications from the
few regiments that were under fire
and suffered hardships and exposure
are much fewer than from those
whose experience was limited to the
instruction camps. The same is true
Of those who served in the Philippines
during the early months Of our occu-
patton and saw hard service there.
Comparatively few of them have filed
applications.
The total number mustered into the
service was 231.9Ol, of whom l0,66S
were officers and 220,2l3 were men,
Several thousand men and officers
were enlisted or commissioned twice
)r transferred or promoted. which. be-
ing deducted from the total number
mustered in. brings the actual number
down to;
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
PHYSICIAN SCORES
WEALTHY AMERICANS

ST. PAUL. Mimi, May 23.-In an
address before the State Association
of Physicians. DR.. r. st. John Perry.
declared today: THE immortality
and intemperance OF Americans of
wealth and refinement are worse than
savages. Christians abhor Mohamme-
dams. who take two wives and are
true to them, but many Americans
take thrice the wives OF the savage
and are untrue to ALL Vice and i'm
morality are rampant among all
classes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
WILL BAR OUT
ADULTERATED WINES

WASHINGTON, d. c.. May 90
Acting Secretary of Agriculture Moore
has requested the secretary of state
to ascertain from the United States
consul at Mayence the facts regarding
the trial of DR.. Schlanp won Hope.
who is charged with the adulteratiop of
Niersteiner wines. 1t was alleged In
this case that the wines were largely
adulterated and initiated. II this
We're So under the act Of March 3.
1903, they would be excluded from
United States ports. This act author
ICES the secretary Of agriculture to ex-
inc imported food products and to re-
fuse admission to any found to violate
its provisions.
The bureau of chemistry Of the de-
partment of agriculture is preparing
for approval of the secretary OF agri-
culture and of the department no.
tification to United States consuls
throughout the service Of the exist
they suggest to shippers at their ports
that their goods shipped should con-
tain nothing that would prevent their
distribution or sale In the country in
which such articles are made. In
this way the government expects that
the expense Of administering the new
law, which will 80 into effect July l
next, will be largely kept down.
TIE ban will extend to canned goods
which contain any coloring matters or
chemical preservatives. all kinds OF
preserved meats which contain any
kind of coloring matter or preserva-
tiyes, many jellies, marmalades and
jams, etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
DESIRABLE RESIDENCE PROP
ERTY, CENTRALLY LOCATED

Seyen-roomed house. 2 full lots. nice
lawn, shade and fruit trees; arranged
for bath room. The owner wants to
sell. Price $2.250.
Also 5-room frame house. fine con-
dition. nice lawn, fruit trees. Very
desirable location. Price $500. The
owner OF this property wants to make
quick sale. as he intends to leave the
city.
We have long list Of property that
we can offer at prices ranging from
$500 to $1,000. Something to suit any
body and at prices within the means
Of all. FRANK ELDREDGE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
CARNEGIE TRUST NOT
UNMIxED BOON

LONDON, May 23.-According to
Principal Story of the University OF
Glasgow. the Carnegie Trust is not an
unmixed boon to the students. The
number OF students who pay their
OWE way is rapidly growing less. and
the learned principal suggests that
the young me mare becoming demoral-
lied, and are likely to have their hon
or and independence sapped. He de-
clares that Instead Of paying fees.
some portion OF the money ought to
be devoted to the enlargement OF the
stan OF professors.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
MAIL CLERKS EXPECTING
LARGE SUM BACK PAY

CHEYENNE. Wyo.. May 23.-Sixty
railway clerks with headquarters at
Cheyenne expect to receive within a
few weeks seventy-five thousand dol
lars delinquent per diem. Civil ser
vice rules allows all employees of that
class to draw per diem except mail
clerks. A recent suit allowed Mail
Clerk Clark to collect. and 1t is be-
lieyed all clerks in Cheyenne have
large amounts coming.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
PRINCE OF MONACO
coURTiN0 MRS. PALMER

PARIS. May 23.-The Prince of Mo
naco has been paying such marked at
tention to Mrs. Potter Palmer Of Chi.
cago that report has gained general
credence that the engagement OF the
couple Will soon be announced. The
prince on two. occasions recently came
to Paris for no other reason than to
pay his respects TO Mrs. Palmer
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

Admiral Walker. chairman OF the
lsthmian canal commission, who, with
a subcommittee has just inspected the
Panama route. has returned to Wash
ington. He reports the canal proper
ty In excellent condition and satisfac-
tory In every particular. Major Black
OF the engineer corps. was left at Co
lon to complete some preliminary
work. Admiral Walker says the peo-
pie OF the isthmus favor the ratifca.
ton of the canal traty. and. although
some opposition has developed, he
heard nothing Of plans for revolution
In the event the treaty u rejected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
LARGE TRACT OF OREGON
LAND TO BE RECLAIMED

PORTLAND. Ore. May 23.-The
reclamation service OF the United
States government has plans on foot
to reclaim two hundred and nfty
thousand acres of arid land in NAL
heur county at an expense Of two
million dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
TOWN OF ALTMAN WIPED

CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo. May "a
The town OF Altman on the apex of
Bull Hill. the highest Incorporated
town In the world was totally wiped
out early this morning. as result
of fire Of incendlary origin. Five
men have been arrested charged with
completely in setting the fire. Very
few persons carried insurance and
the fre caused almost total loss.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
SAYS UNION PACIFIC
STRIKE ls SETTLED

NEW YORK. May 23-John Nc
Neill. president of the Brotherhood OF
Boilermakers and Ship Builders. stat
ed today that the strike Of the boiler
makers on the Union Pacific railroad
had been settled and the men had
been granted substantial increase
and all questions been satisfactorily
arranged. All men now out will re-
turn to work at once,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

The Times is happy to say that the
citizens of CorteZ are up and doing.
The newest Improvement is the put
ting in of a water plant. Ii will con
sist OF two windmill pumps which
will force water through 3-inch pipe
distance of 300 yards into receiv-
ing reservoir that will be at least 40
feet above the business portion of the
town AS soon as the towns finances
will justify the reservoir will give
place to a substantial stand pipe,
The material has been purchased
much of IL delivered and Cortez
will have a good water plant before
Mancos has made up its mind at
which end it will commence.-Manco
Times.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
WHERE JOHN ADAMS
TAUGHT SCHOOL

WORCESTER. Mass. May 23.-A
memorial tablet marking the site OF
the first schoolhouse in Worcester
where John Adams, second president
OF the United States, taught school.
was unveiled by the local chapter OF
luton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

Sunday night snow fell here. but
melted as it fell. Monday morning
there was a little on sidewalks and
fences. Reports from farmers who
had telephones indicated that though
there was severe cold there was little
damage except in lower bottom lands.
where some tender vegetation was
nipped. Fruit does not appear to be
much injured. The storm was a
pretty cold snap for May, unusually
cold, but then this has been an unus-
ually queer winter and spring in this
valley. 1t is to be hoped that this
winds up the winter season, which al
ready has fingered too long with gen
tie spring.-Montrose Enterprise.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

CREATES
HAVOC

EUREKA. Kan, May 23.-South.
east Eureka was visited by a cyclone
early this morning. A dozen or more
houses in the path of the storm were
destroyed and at least half a dozen
people were more or less seriously
hurt. Mrs. Frank Sample was blown
nearly half a block, but may recover.
Mrs. j. c. German was badly cut about
the head and body and is not expected
to live. Her daughter is also badly
hurt. Mrs. j. II. Owen was cut and
bruised and her home entirely de-
stroyed. Four children who were in
the house at the time escaped injury.
Chris Guilickson and son were caught
under debris and cut about the head
and shoulders.
Storms and high water are respon-
sible for five fatalities and much
loss of property in Nebraska. At
Sterling. while attempting to cross
the Platte river on a weakened bridge,
a farmer named Harms. his sister and
six-year-old child were drowned.
John Bowen. Rock Island en-
ploye, was struck dead by lightning
at Lewiston.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

Services tomorrow as follows:
Sunday school at 10 n. III.
Preaching at IL a. nj. Subject
The Gospel in Nutshell"
Junior G. Il. at 3 p. m.
Senior c. T.. at I p. m.
Preaching at s p. M. Subject
Gods Gift"
Good music. All are invited.
w. II. FERGUSON, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
BOYS BRIGADE, ATTENTION!

All members are requested to meet
at 1885 tomorrow morning in front
of the Colorado State bank and
line up for march with the G. A. r.
TO the Baptist church for the Memor-
ial service. Wear your caps. but no
leggins.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
BAPTIST CHURCH.

Services Sunday, May "a.
Annual memorial services at IL, t,a
G. A. X. and Boys Brigade attending
In a body. Subject: Lessons Trac-
ed in Soldier Blood
Evening preaching service at 8.
Paul Before Felix and
Agrippa''
Sunday school. 9:45 a. IN.
Junior Union. 2:30 p IN.
Senior Union at Z.
Everybody cordially welcome.
o. b. SARBER, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
WOoOMEN OF THE WORLD
TO BUY U. s. BONDS

MILWAUKEE,, Wis. May 23.-The
Woodmen OF the World decided today
to invest a quarter OF a million dol
lars OF the reserve fund in govern
ment bonds Several changes are
soon to be made in the institution.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
100000
PEOPLE
OBJECT

LONDON, May 23.-One of the big
gest demonstrations in the history OF
London occurred this afternoon when
seven hundred thousand people march
through leading thoroughfares of the
city to Hyde park to protest against
the governments education bill.
Three thousand police were on duty
and fifty speakers addressed the
crowd from twelve platforms.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
STREET RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
GO ON STRIKE

MONTREAL. May 23.-The street
car employees and electrical workers
went on strike today, their demands
for increase of wages and recognition
of the union having not been granted.
No cars are running this morning and
the city is without electric light.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
U. p. solLERMAKEs
RETURN TO WORK

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. May 23.-The
Union Pacific boilermakers at this
place who have been on strike for II
months will return TO work May 81.
This information was conveyed today
in kilograms from Omaha and New
York announcing that a settlement
had been effected. Details are not
given,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

Up to the first OF May 5I,O"6 lnva-
lids" had applied for pensions. and
$500 widows and dependents;
there have been allowed 1881 Invalid
pensions and 3.160 widow and depend
ent pensions; 1875 claims have been
rejected and 34.21O are still pending.
Commissioner Ware says that applica-
tions are coming in daily by the hun
reds. and he expects before the end
Of the year that 80 per cent of the
men whose names were on the army
rolls during the brief little war with
Spain Will ask to have them trans
ferred to the pension lists, although
eleven years after the civil war only
6 per cent OF the soldiers who served
in the Union army had applied for
pensions. 1t will be much more diff
cult to obtain pension on account or
serving in the Spanish war because
the muster rolls are very complete,
and surgeons Of the regular army who
we're detailed to examine the men as
they were mustered out were extreme
ly careful with their records.
Commissioner Ware has prepared a
statement showing the total amount
of money that has been paid up to
date in pensions to soldiers. their wild
ovs. minor children and dependent
relatives on account OF military and
naval service during the wars in
which the United States has been en-
gagged
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
METHODIST CHURCH.

Suday school at 9:45 a. m, preach
ing at IL. Subject for morning ser
mon; THE Reward OF Faith"
Probationers' class at 3 p. M
Epworth League at 645.
Evening service at s. Subject for
evening sermon: "A God-forsaken
Man"
A cordial invitation to ALL
f. A. HAWKE, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
HAWTHORNE MEETING OPENS.

CHICAGO. Ill. May 23.-What
promises to be the best meeting in
the history of the Chicago Jockey
club began at Hawthorne today. The
Hawthorne Handicap. the new 10000
stake. ia the event OF the afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
NJ. E. cHUcRh. SOUTH.

Preaching at IL a. m. and p. m
Subject: The Life More Abundant"
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
A cordial invitation to all.
f. A. HENRY, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25
ST. MARKS CHURCH.

Sunday school at 10 a. m.
services at IL a. m. and p m.
The people are invited.
o. e. OSTENSON, Rector.
Il. w. WILLIAMS, Lay Reader.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

CLAY CENTER. Kan. May 23.-
Details of wind storm which swept
over eastern Clay county yesterday
show that Christian Daub and family,
composed of father. mother, son and
two daughters were dragged out of a
cellar by the wind after the house
was demolished. Maggie, aged II, was
hurled against barbed wire fence
and killed, being terribly cut. sis
ter aged 7 was also killed. while the
mother and boy named Frank were
fearfully bruised
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-05-25

On Monday o. E. holland brought in
sample of alfalfa from the Robert
Honaker ranch, in MonteZuma valley,
that is decidedly the best ever shown
here. 1t is two feet in length and all
leaved from top to ground. In an
other ten days the whole field will be
in full bloom. Water has not been
turned on the field this year, conse.
quently the leaves are a deep green.
All the fields in that neighborhood
show equally as well, says Mr.. No
land -Mancos Times.