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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.

The last year in which the United
States imported goods to a value in
excess of the value of its exports was
1888. In the ten years since then the
Total excess OF exports over imports
has been very close to four billion dol
lars.
This favorable balance of trade
reached its climax in 1901 at 664 mil
ion dollars, It iell in 1902 TO AS mil
lions and stIll further in the fiscal
year 1908 10 394 millions This de-
cline in the excess of exports has
caused much comment and predictions
have not been wanting that condi-
lion more near.y approximatlng to an
even balance would soon be brought
about.
Whatever may be the truth, it is evil
dent from figures just published by
the government bureau OF statistics
that the movement is not without its
eddies and backward motions In the
ten months ending with October this
year the balance OF trade in favor OF
the United States was 3Og million dol
lars, as against 29S millions in the cor
responding ten months OF 1902. This
years figures are. however, still much
below those OF 1901. when The balance
Tor the ten months was AGA millions.
Our exports in the ten months of
this year reached 1850 million dollars,
as against 1887 millions last year and
1892 millions in 1901 Our imports
reached Sal millions, as against 79O
millions last year and 72S millions in
1901.
In only FIVE fiscal years in our his
tory have the total imports OF twelve
months exceeded the Imports of the
Ten months OF this calendar year.
These years were 1891, 1898. 1900,
1902 and 1908. and in two OF these
years, 1891 and 1900, the excess was
but a few millions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

his fighting blood hots up wherever
he goes. He butted up against the coal
land ring In the Pueblo district and has
them on the ragged edge. Max
Pracht says the alleged land frauds In
Oregon cant hold candle to Colo
RADIO. where they are past masters In
the art OF beating poor Uncle Samuel
out of his eye teeth. Old Oregon
friends will be pleased to hear of Max
and william Pracht and Of their sue
cess In a business way.--Union (OreJ
Republican.
The representative Of the Republi-
can was Mr. Geo. w Franklin who was
on his way to Oregon. The Repubh-
can editor Is Mr.. George Sciblrd. the
old-time publisher of the Del Norte
Prospector. The frauds Mr.. Pracht
referred TO were the ones recently re-
ported in the Pueblo land district.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
WILL MAKE AFFIDAVIT.

al was sick for about three months, mad
chills, fever, and coughed a great deal. writes
Mr.. W. l.. Brown, of McDearman, Jackson Co,
Tenn. wNfost OF my neighbors and friends
thought had consumption. was reduced in
flesh, and was very weak-oniy weighed ito
pounds my physician thought there was little
hope for my recovery.
"My wife went to the store to get some anti
febrin. quinne, etc, for me and friend OF mine
(Mr. W. W. McDcarman1, who had been taking
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery recom-
mended this medicine for ME. Finally decided
to use it. after my physician told me that IT
would be good for me. sent and got one
bottiv and before all was taken weighed I4q
pounds-a gain OF 80 pounds. am still taking
the Golden Medical Discovery. have taken
nearly two bottles, and now weigh io5 pounds,
which is more than ever weighed. ] am still
gaining strength and taking the Discovery.
wish to say that this is n recent recovery that
only two months ago only weighed about ITO
pounds.
al can and will make affidavit, to this full
statement any time. If you wish to use this as
testimonial do so. and will answer all letters
from inquiring sufferers"
DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Medical
Adviser. containing 1908 pages, and over
700 illustrations, is sent free on receipt
of stamps to defray expense of mailing
only. Send 81 one-cent stamps for the
book in paper covers, or 81 cents for the
book in cloth binding. Address DIR. R v,
Pierce, Buffalo. N. Y.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

WASHINGTON, Nov. 24.-The rail-
roads of the United States killed 3554
persons and injured 45,977 during The
year ending June so, 1903. The total
number of casualties, 1851, cost the
railroads s9,596977 property loss, as
compared with s7.645. i06 for the pre-
vious year, The increase IN the num-
ber killed was 735 and in the number
injured 6l79.
These facts are shown by accident
bulletin No. s issued by the Interstate
commerce commission for the fiscal
year and for the second quarter of the
present calendar year. Although the
report shows large increase in cas-
ualties it is noted that tho number
killed in train wrecks is three less, al
though the number thus injured in
creased by SSS
The commission finds an excuse for
the poor showing made by tho rail
roads. The ieport on this point reads;
For the large increase in totals and
in nearly all the items an explanation
Is to be found in the well-linown and
widespread increase of railroad traf-
fic which has taken place. and which
has been made apparent by the pub
lished reports of railroad earnings
1t is also to be noted that the course
pursued by the commission in insisting
upon full reports of all accidents has
been productive of good results Rail
road companies are much more careful
to include all accidents in their reports
to the commission that they were, and
it is undoubtedly true that much of the
increase is due to the fact that the ac-
cldent reports are fuller than during
the preceding year"
1t is stated that the number of men
employed in the train service on June
30 last was about ~ per cent greater
than on June 30 1902. On the roads
of densest traffic, where liability to ac-
cident is greatest. the increase has
been more than this.
The expansion of freight traffic led
to the employment of men so rapidly
that the percentage of inexperienced
men in service this year is larger than
ever in the history of railroads.
The report further shows that out of
the total number killed 32l were pas
sengers and 3233 employees, and out of
the total number injured 6g73 were
and 39,004 employees. Dur
ing the mo. ms OF April. May and June
last S44 persons were killed and H.
461 injured. which is a decrease of
80 fatalities over the previous quarter.
Attention Is called to the fact, how
ever. that 23 fatalities were due to
butting collisions. which are always
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
MAX PRAcHT, OLD
OREGON WAR HORSE

A Republican representative recent.
ly met Max Pracht, OF Peachblow Para.
disc Orchards, Ashland. Oregon. now
special agent Of the general land Of
fice, stationed at Durango. Colo. He
is the father of VIM. b. Pracht. who
had charge OF one OF the mines near
Union at the breaking out of the Span
ish war, and resigned to go TO the
Philippines with his regiment. the
Second Oregon. Bill" is now min
ing near Ashland. Max is an old po-
lttical asktsr In Southern Oregon. aad
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
COUIliPt]
Life

Ought, it would seem, to give exemption
from the diseases which prey upon the
residents of thickly populated cities.
But there is no exemption from disease,
and in the country, as in the city, one
may see the cheeks grow hollow and the
eyes grow dull while the frame wastes
away with that terrible disease, con-
sumption.
Weak lungs are made strong by the
use of DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical Dis
covery. 1t cures obstinate and stubborn
coughs, bronchitis, bleeding OF the lungs
and other symptoms which, if neglected
or unskillfully treated, terminate fatally
in consumption. The action Of Golden
Medical Discovery i'll the curing OF vast
ing diseases is entirely philosophic.
Emaciation, and consequent loss of
weight, are among the most striking
symptoms OF what are known as vast
ing diseases. The body is not being ade-
quately nourished, and the cause OF this
lack OF nourisl slent is not lack of food
but lack of ability in the stomach and
the other organs Of digestion and nutIi-
ton to prepare the food for the assimila-
ton and nutrition of the body. DIR.
Pierces Golden Medical Discovery cures
diseases of the stomach and the organs
OF digestion and nutrition, and SO en-
ables the body to be nourished back to
strength in the only way by which
strength can come that is, by food per-
fectly digested and assinilated.
Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
Is temperance medicine. 1t contains
no alcohol, neither opium, cocaine or
any other narcotic.
Accept no substitute for Discovery"
There is nothing ujust as good N. for yoa,
though many things may pay the dealer
a larger prof.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
FiTz AND GARDNER
READY TO FIGHT.


SAN FRANCISCO. Nov. 2i-Sel-
dom in this city has more interest
been taken in pugllistic encounter
than is now manifested regarding to-
morrow nights contest between Geo.
Gardner and Robert Fitzsimmons for
the light heavyweight championship,
Betting, however. has been compara-
lively light At the prevailing odds of .
to | in favor of Filzsimmous. The
sale OF tickets has been unusually
large and when the time is called
there is not likely to be vacant seat
in view Of the ring.
Both men have practically complet-
ed their training and today was spent
in just enough exercise to keep in CON
dition Fiizslmmons continuing at his
training quarters on the beach, near
the Cln House. and Gardner across
The bay in Alameda. Reports from
their respective camps Indicate that
both men are in prime condition and
fit to fight the battle OF their lives
Both will tip the scales close to the
stipulated weight OF lGS pounds.
In the opinion OF close critics of the
fighting game the disadvantage oil
years which Fitzslmmons labors un-
der will be the deciding factor in the
contest The fight Will show whether
Fitzsimmons is as good as ever or has
started on the down grade in his pro-
fession Gardner is young and strong
and unless f'itzsimmons himself should
furnish the exception, is the best fight
er OF his weight in the world He has
a fierce. forcefui style OF fighting
bearing hls rival down with furious
ceaseless batterlng, always plunglng
in and never giving his opponent a
chance to rest.
In Fltzslmmcns Gardner will find
"A man who is not 10 be rattled, no
matter how fast the battle comes to
him, and he always has his fearful
knockout blow ready He is wei G.
quainted with the mannerlsmg of
Gardner In the ring, and 1t is the p,e-
vaillng opinion that the latter ,il
have to put up a better fight tomorrow
night than he did in his last battle
with Jack Root at Buffalo If he is to
retain the championship title.
Below is given the measurements OF
each man;
Fitzsimmons Gardner
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
CAUGHT COLD,

"The first day of this year, writes Mrs Kate
Schey, of 7r6 ST, Paul Avenue, Milwaukee, Wis.
-I caught a heavy cold, which settled my
lungs and brought on a hemorrhage. From
that time on until the first of April bled from
my lungs fve different times. was so weak
The doctor told me l was going into consump-
ton. My breath was short and at times | could
hardly get my breath at all. This is the state
was in when I began to take Doctor Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery, After the first
bottle / was much better and could walk two
or three blocks without trouble. My breath was
not so short and l much improved Amer
taking four bottles / could work all day, and
never felt better in my life. think your medi-
cine the best In the world and recommend 1t to
ali who are troubled as l was.n
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

IA in. Cali 12A in.
1917 In. Blceps 1914 in.
1864 in. Reach 771s in.
Records of the fighters:
tltzsimmons.
iss9-pec. I1.-Dick Ellis. Sydney.
Australia rounds won
1S90-Fob l0-Jim Hall, Sidney, Aus
tralla-i rounds: lost
1S90-May i0.-Bllly Mccarthy. San
Francisco. Cai-9 rounds, won
1s9o--June 2S-Arthur Upham. New
Orleans. La rounds; knockout
lS91-Jan. 14-Jack Dempsey. New
Orleans, La.-13 rounds; knockout.
iS9l-April 2S.-Abe Cougie. Chicago
= rounds; knockout
1S9l-May BLACK Pearl. Minneapo-
lis. Minn-i rounds, won
1892 March Peter Maher. New
Orleans, Lap rounds; knockout
ls92-May Joe Godfrey. Philadei-
phia-l round, knockout
ISg2-May li.-Jerry -slaitery. New
York rounds knockout
1S92-Sept. 8.-Millard Gender, Annis-
ton. Ala.-l round; knockout
iS93-March S.--Jim Hall. lew Or
leans. La rounds; knockout
iS9S-May i0.-Jack Warner Balti-
more. Md round; knockout
iS94-June i7.-Joe Choynslti, Boston.
Mass rounds: draw
iS9i-July 2S-Frank Kelar. Buffalo.
n Y.-2 rounds, knockout
1s9l-Sept 26.-Dan Creedon. New Or
leans. La.--2 rounds; knockout.
lS96-Feb. 2l.-Peter Maher. Langtry.
Texas round knockout
1s9G-Dec. 2-fom Sharkey, San
Francisco-S rounds; lost
1S97-March Thames J. Corbett.
Carson City Nevada-li rounds:
knockout.
1Sg9-June 9.-JIm Jeffries, Coney Is
land-l1 rounds; lost; knockout,
ls99-oct 2s.-JeT Thorne. Chicago
! round; knockout.
i9oO--March 27-Jim DAILY, Philadel-
phla-l round; won.
l900-April 3O.-Ed. Dunkhorst, Brook
lyn-2 rounds: knockout
1900-August 1O.-Gus Rubin. New
York-G rounds; lnockont.
l9o0-August 24.-Tom sharkey. .Coney
Tsland--2 rounds: knockout.
1902-July 25.-James Je1ries. San
Francisco-S rounds; lost; knockout.
Gardner.
iS97-March Mat Leary, Manchest-
er. y. HI rounds; won
lso7-Aprl 27-Tom oBrien, Con
cord. N. HI round: knockout.
1s97-Mly 20.--Hugh Winters. Man
chester. n. H-G rounds; knockout.
SIS. .r 5.-"Thunderbolt Smith"
40 - rounds: knockout.
1S99-SoJt l6.-Jimmy Handler,
Broollyn-lS rounds; LOST.
IS99-Dcc. 12-Jack MoHat, New
York-S rounds; won.
19O0-Ian, ).-IIarry Fischer Lynn,
Mass-l0 rounds; won.
0o-Sept iO.-Franll Craig (iiarlem
Colree Cooler, London. Eng-4
rounds; won.
l901-Aug. 3O.-Kid" Carter, San
Francisco Calls rounds; knock
out
l9oi-Sept 27.-Joe Walcott, San
Francisco, Cal-2O rounds; lost.
l9o2-Aug, lS.-Jnck Root Salt Lake
City, utah-l7 rounds; won.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
THANKSGIVING.

Tomorrow is the day our people
should congregate and give thanks to
the Creator Tor the blessings bestowed
upon them, The people OF Durango
have much TO be thankful for During
the past year our city and surrounding
country has escaped epidemics OF ev-
cry character. We have enjoyed a
fair share OF prosperity, not as great
rs though industrial conditions had
been without friction between en-
ployers and employees. at the same
time we have gone ahead instead of
backward
Durango Is in much better shape fl
nancially than year ago and we have
hnt a small sprinkling OF really poor
people, at least those who are suffer
ing except through their own agency.
Every man has been able to secure
work at remuneratlve wages who de-
sired and was able to labor. The.
health Of the community Is above the
average; the prosperity OF the people
is above the average; the climate is
far above the average; prospects are
above the average. Therefore, taking
it all in all we have much to be thank
mi for, and we trust our people will
remember this ON the morrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Messrs. Schwab. Morgan. Gates and
their fellow shipbuilding trust manip-
ulators evidently know a few things
about floating such concerns that they
don't want the public to find out. II
everybody knew these grand financial
secrets we'd all be getting rich. and
then there would be no distinction in
having lots OF money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Colombia telegraphs protest to
London against the course pursued by
the United States, in hope that mis-
chief can be stirred up in that quar-
ter. A recent threat from Colombia
touching the validity of the Monroe
doctrine showed an unfriendly animus
sure to lead to trouble in any case.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Booker Washingtons first attempt
at humor is his statement that ne
'oes move to the cities because there
-fe tetter schools there. We suppose
they move for the same reason that
whites do; because they can make
more money ar nave more fun.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

That goldbug Democrat in Cleve-
land, Ohio, whom Bryan forgave, and
who embraced platform reaiirming
the Kansas City platform at the elev-
enth hour. is a poor guesser. He has
.ost his appetite for joint debate
since the plurality of $4,000 rolled in.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Tammany can always be beaten by
a combination of decent voters in New
York city. provided the alliance holds
together. The kind of fusion that re-
quires months OF difficult negotiation
is not calculated to win.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

that death, by eating spoiled oysters
was not an accident. 1t would seem
that there can be nothing fortuitous
about recognizing spoiled oyster,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Young men who are attending
Northwestern University have formed
III anti-leap-year league. Ii the girls
don't get them now it will doubtless
be because they are not considered
worth going after.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Half OF Colombia now seeks to get
under the shadow OF the American
eagles wings This eagle measures
10000 miles from tip to tip.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

The inhabitants of the new Republic
If Panama should join the United
states in observing Thanksgiving day
Certainly the people of that country
nave special cause to be thankful.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

A dispatch from Havana states that
Cuba will not recognize the republic
of Panama until that step is taken by
some of the her Latin-American gov
ernments" Cuba does not care to
flock with tne United States, except
in reduction of the tariff on sugar
and tobacco.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Colombia may declare war on us,
but let the people of Boston go on
with business. There is really no dan
ger that the Colombian navy will do
anything to the New England coast
lt least at this time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

King Alfonso's treasurer reports a
surplus OF S60,00O.000. America not
only lifted Spain out of Cuba and the
Philippines, but out of debt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Evidence Is multiplying every day to
prove that Colombia missed the gold
en- opportunity that comes but once in
the history OF "A struggling nation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

II the billionaires continue to fight
each other in Wall street some of
them may shortly be reduced TO their
,ast hundred million.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Why should WI Ting-fang stay in
China, to be looked at when he makes
a bright remark, with tina; same ex-
preston you see in the countenances
Of ] ''l of Texas cattle? Education
has mat Wu man without coun-
try, bu Jncle Sam will be his foster
father,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

II Is estimated that the per capita"
of Panama Will be $40 after the $780,
100000 is paid. That's the best site
for a gambling house on earth
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Let us all take an extra drink of
Florida water tomorrow and give
thanks that we are no longer COM
PEELED to drink shines and sewage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

In England the law requires the
owner of lost Jewels to reward the
Under with 20 per cent of their value.
England ought To extend her regula.
lions to tips.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

killed 355i persons during the year
ended June 80. Still some people go
around worrying because OF the hor-
rors of war.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

The Herald trusts that every Du-
rangoite will have plenty in the house
hold tomorrow to cause them to give
thanks
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

The Herald has reason to be thank
full this Thanksgiving. With an in
ireased circulation and business in ev-
cry department there is no kick com
jDg
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Several South American countries
may protest against Panama's right OF
revolution. How long Will they stick
10 the idea on their own account?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

So much water has been gradually
squeezed out In Wall street that little
margin for a panic remains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

While Panama was planning her in
dependent republic Colombia must
have been figuring on AIMS age.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Make up your mind to take in the
football game tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

St. Marks Guild will meet with Mrs,
Fred Reinhold. Friday afternoon at
O'Clock.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26
From wednesday,s Daily.

Henry C. Arnold pulled ont for Den
yer this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

dome hall this evening for the mas
Querade ball.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

What about a carving set? Hahn
will quote you special prices this even
ing and tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

II you haven't picked out your
Thanksgiving turkey call at Weight
mans at once.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Rasmus Hanson came down from
silverton this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

w. s. kincaid, state superintendent
of fish hatcheries, was passenger on
the Eastern this morning and hopes
to eat turkey tomorrow at his home
at Loveland. Mr. Kincaid just came
in yesterday from Gunnison. bringing
with him 100000 fish eggs of the east
ern brook trout variety for the new
hatchery. About half million eggs
have been brought down from the
lockwood hatchery. The new hatch
cry will have capacity for Matching
100000 eggs at one time next sum
mer when II gets to running full blast.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

there will be a general suspension OF
business after 10 O'Clock tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Mayor McEwen telephoned The Her
aid this afternoon that people desirous
of irrigating their lawn or trees may
do 30 now at any time they wish ont
side OF irrigating hours, as there Is u
great plenty of water in the reservoir
and there is at this time no occasion
for economy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

The Oxford is the place where you
can get corn fed steaks. Messrs. Cor
man and Koehler are cranks when 1t
comes TO supplying the best meats OBJ
tainable.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

The Montrose football players ar
rive this evening. The game tomor-
row will be called at prompt II o'clock.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

A complaint was made in the county
court this morning against Cecil Lap
pin. charging him with insanity. Lap
pin has been confined In jail for some
time on the charge of burglary. and
this morning he showed unmistakabie
signs of insanity becoming very vio-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

The work of restoring order in the
High school is being rapidly pushed
Superintendent Gould and Prof. Smil
ey are putting in long hours in rear
ranging things and the rooms are al
ready beginning to present habitable
appearance. Teams have been en-
gagged all day in hauling the debris
away from the building.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

Mr.. and Mrs. X. T. Pearson have
leased the brick lodging house former
ly part of the Blaine hotel. Mrs.
Pearson wfll give the business her per
sonal attention and guarantees good
service and clean beds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

About thirty.fve pupils of the High
school failed to report with their books
on Tuesday morning, as requested TO
through the papers. and consequently
Supt Gould and Prof. Smiley are be
ing put to great deal OF trouble As
certaining how many books the pupils
have.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-26

The deed to the ranch bought by
Rasmus Hanson from Gottleib Mayer
was fled for record today. The con
sideration named was $3.50.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1903-07-09
NEWS IN OUTLINE

The Lehigh Valley railroad engin-
GERS and firemen have been granted
an advance of from 10 to % per cent.
day.
The navy department has decided to
allow the European squadron TO re-
main about a week longer than was
intended in English waters.
The United States treaty negotiations
with China are deadlOcked.
United States Senator Clark has
Sailed for Liverpool to spend six weeks
in England and France.
The Star and Crescent Milling COM
pany has bought from f. T. Stotes-
bury for S3SJO0 land on the Calu-
met, at Chicago, as site for a $780,
600 plant.
Count Cassini fled from a hotel at
Hoboken when the place was sur
rounded by 'longshoremen hunting an
Italian who had stabbed one OF their
number.
Cato Garrett, a negro murderer, was
taken from a train and hanged by a
mob near Vicksburg, Miss.