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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Dynamfting the Ice.

1t is to be doubted If the use of dynamite
at present above the lower bridges will be
OF any use whatever to clear the river or
prevent flood. There is no channel be-
low the bridges through which the ice thus
broken can escape. The fragments are
merely heaped up and frozen again. adding
10 the thickness and toughness of the mass
above the bridges and to the possibility of
a gorge. If the river were even in small
part open from the bridges to the channel
and the broken ice could be kept moving out
1t might be possible to relieve the pressure
ana get rid of some of the dangerous ma
teriai But all reports in hand are that the
river Is frozen solidly to the mouth. being
broken only by the few steamers that man.
age TO make their way through it with
great dlfhculty. The Norfolk boats are
running AFTER fashion, many hours late
ana the government tugs are plying occa-
slohaliy between the navy yard and Indian
Head. But the channels opened bv these
steamers freeze Immediately after the
ohurnins of the water has ceased. Unless
a thaw occurs for several days. therefore
these explosive operations would seem to
De waste OF powder and perhaps even an
ADDITION to the danger to come. The situa-
ton is bad enough now without Increasing
i's possibilities for damage to the city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Tomorrow's Statehood Vote.

The Senate votes tomorrow upon propo-
sition of the very highest Importance to the
whole country. Adding star to the flag Is
no mere local matter A state has national
functions to perform, and should be fully
competent for them. If she Is not; If she
has no adequate reasons for existence, she
becomes, in a sense, charge upon her as
socates. She becomes a reproach to SOW
ereignty, and exercises powers and enjoys
benefits beyond her deserts. AS a rule We
have moved discreetly and with good re-
suits to all interests in bestowing statehood
benefits. But we have erred and the error
or two in the record should warn us to make
no mistake now.
There are personal ambitions In Okla
homa and Indian territory, in Arizona and
New Mexico, not to mention local CONNER
cial plans, which clamor for four states.
These are not paraded by those who
cherish them. Nevertheless they exist, and,
In fact, make up largely the four-state
case Senatorial aspirations are great
spur to activity, and they discredit no man.
Neither is it unnatural for those who have
big investments in lands and securities to
try to push them according to their own
appraisement of values, even at some pub
lie cost. Every stout-hearted fellow looks
out for himself and hts own.
But the national interests involved are
greater than these personal and local inter-
ests. Nationally considered, there is no suf-
ficient warrant for four states. but every
warrant for two states. 1t is time to settle
a question which, for years, has mildly and
intermittingly occupied attention. When
ever new states have been proposed in the
west we have heard the interrogatory,
Whats the matter with Arizona and
New MeXico?' And of course there has
never been but one reply from the country
at large. Outside the borders Of the terri
tories themselves no lusty shout of They
are all right has filled the air. On the
contrary, opinion has been all but universal
that, taken sngly. neither possessed the
qualifications for statehood. Neither pos
sesses them today. But joined together, as
the Senate committee proposes, they fulfill
though even then not overabundantly-th
proper requirements.
The Senate committee is worthy of sup
port. and should receive it. Local as well
as national interests have been safeguarded
in its report, and every consideration is
paid to the duty of the occasion. By giving
the country two states the Senate will at
the same time give it much-needed rest
on long-continued statehood maneuvering.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Republicans and Democrats
Says the New York Tribune,


The Washington Star thinks that thu
majority of the democratic leaders are for
protection, and differ from the repubIica ne
only In matters of detail. That is the wav
at heart, with most sane democrats con-
corning most republican policies"
The esteemed Tribune packs good deal
OF solid fact into one sentence. and the
record bears out its statement. Not tbraa
democrats out of ten last year accepted the
denunciation Of protection by the ST I,op,s
platform. Mr.. Davis candidacy alone made
the thing ridiculous. And what democrats
leader, properly SPECIALIZED, thought of sent
tie for the Philippines? Judge Parker start
ed out with shuttle on the subject. and
would have stuck to it If he had not been
prodded by the Independents for Soma
thing stronger. But even his second de-
hverance lacked directness. And it never
became democratic doctrine. Judge Parker
was merely electioneering
Why. even the Booker Washington emf,
sode. which figured SO largely in the CAM
paign. became amusing at the expense OF
the democracy as soon as the campaign
was over. A company of prominent south
ern democrats journeying to Washington on
business discovered Prof. Washington and
one of his colored friends on the train and
opened a pleasant conversation with them.
Subsequently they. all dined together. One
OF the company. upon arriving here. told
correspondent OF the Tribune the story,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Periodical Editorials.
From the Cleveland Leader

from the cleveland Leader.
When Mallock wrote his book with the
query title. rs Life Worth LIVING"
mere was shout in answer that showed
the underlying humor of the ENGLISH
speaking race, to the effect. TT depends
upon the liver" To the uuery that Ia
asked In many quarters. and has been for
the last ten years. Are editorials worth
wh1leE" an answer, void Of a play upon
words, but similar in trend, suggests it.
SELF at once: TT depends upon the edi-
torial" There is one very clear evidence
In favor of the affirmative side on the edit
torial question. 1t is found in our popu-
lar periodicals. These devote considerable
space to editorial review of the current
events, and do so in manner that shows
that the expenditure for editorial produce
ton is by no means the smallest that the
several auditors have to account for in
the yearly balance sheets. These peri
odfcals are to some extent non-partisan
and this does not seem to initiate against
their influence with the public 1t may be
assumed that now, as aforetime. conscfen-
uous, perspicacious and intelligent PRES
entations Of beliefs on the editorial page
of reputable newspaper will command
attention and respect, and this whether the
views of the paper differ from those Of
the reader or not-always provided the
reader himself is conscientious, perspica-
ctous and intelligent.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
A Talking Tree.

The good people near the town of Pa
ducah. Kentucky, are much exercised over
a talking tree. 1t Is not stated, however,
whether the words spoken have the bark
on them, or go to the roots of the matters
mentioned, or cast a shadow over those
who hear them. or branch off after the talk
begins from the subject originally men
toned. All of this is important. for if the
talk is not instructive or to the point it
might be we'll to give the tree leave to print
Kentucky has long been the home of ora
tory, and now If the trees are finding voices
greater interest than ever will attach to the
Old commonwealth. How would 1t do to get
up joint debate between scrub oak and
a scrub politician?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
A Winter of Discontent

1 long for the songs of the April day,
For the swish of the bubbling stream;
For the twittering bird that Is blythe and
gay,
Where the sun-touched branches CLEAN,
On, the days are drear when all you hear
Is your neighbor, shoveling snow,
Or the old steam heater with noises queer
AS 1t babbles it's tale of woe.
The perfumed zephyr that wakes the tree
To soft and sweet refrain
Alaek! So distant it seems to be
1t can never be heard again!
And all Wen get Is the rhythm set
By the shivering window frame
And the beat Of the sleet as the night winds
fret
In their frienzied and fierce acclaim
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Education Of the Negro.
From the Philadelphia Ledger.

No higher service to, his own race and
to the nation could be performed than
devoting himself. He is not only winning
his own people over to his doctrine that
there should be a more vital and practical
connection between the negroes educated
brain and his opportunity Of earning his
daily living" but he is 1mpressing upon
the minds and hearts Of the white people
of this country their responsibility and
duty In the premises. for their own pro-
lection and the welfare of the country. In
one sense the negro must work out his
own problem. but the solution will be
FASTENED or retarded according as the ma
ton at large helps the negro forward In
the direction in which he should 60
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Cautious.

suppose you are looking forward to
the time when you capitalists will own the
government said the indignant citizen
NO., answered Mr.. Dustin Stax, ''the
frequency with which treasury deficits oc-
cur inclines me to suspect that a govern
ment is not my sort of an investment"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

The stories that are told of state legis-
latures make it a matter of surprise and
felicitation that they should average SO well
in selecting United States senators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

The married woman who earns wages
may. in some cases, not have to work as
hard as the woman who is trying to make
her husbands salary meet the family ex-
penseS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
To Be Considered.

do you think that the world Is as old as
biologists say?'. asked the man who af-
fects science.
1T may be- answered Miss Cayenne,
but we must at least give it credit for be-
ing remarkably well-preserved.,' ;y.@~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

1t may be assumed that in few years
the a1rship will be far enough advanced to
De looking for easy money from investors
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
SHOOTING STARS.
A Wise Child

Bliggins' youngster is even brighter than
his father gives him credit for being"
What makes you say that?"
He positively refused to sing or recite
when they tried to make him show Off be-
fore company.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

Ii Professor Wiley could suggest soma
remedy for the artificial prices that food
commands the value of his Investigations
would be further increased
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

There may still be good trusts" but the
beef combine places them under the sus-
pcon which bad company always pro-
yokes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

II Mr. Addicks were elevated from the
turmoil of pursuit into the quietude of sem
atorial achievement he would probably feel
rather lonely.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

The fact that there is never any post
ponement on account of the weather will
help rather than hinder the Inauguration at
tendance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

l. Is about time the members of the
United States Senate ceased to be nick
named after losing base ball club
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Getting What They Voted For.

From the New York Tribune
The practical breakdown of the police de-
partment and the revival of cadet prac-
tees show that Tammany's s'systeu1, is
still In good working order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

Some of the Waggaman creditors are
wishing they had invested in pictures in
stead of real estate notes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Pessiruisrn.

Cheer up, although the weather
May tempt you to dismay,
We sometimes have much worse upor
inaugural ton day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

Russia is still doing little figuring on
how many riots it takes to make revolu-
ton.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Uses Of Water.

From the Baltimore American.
Western irrigation enthusiasts might RAJ
ceive some valuable information by con-
suiting certain successful Wall street oper-
ators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

There was a time when Mrs. Chadwick
had no idea that money could be so scarce.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

the old-fashioned weather prophets
prove to be reliable, the determination of
the ground hog would be justifable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

Don't talk bout yoh troubles" said I'm
Gle Eben. DE hard-luck story nearly aIIus
gifts to be one O. desc here continued-in-our-
next affairs"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

In claiming credit for suggested reforms
Mr.. Bryan somehow neglects to nent;o,
the whipping post
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

UIn order to avoid delays on account Of
personal absence, letters to THE STA3
should not be addressed to envy individual
connected with the ONCE. but simply to
THE STAR, or to the Editorial or Busi-
ness Departments, according to tenor or
purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Harbinger Of Spring.
From the indianapolis Star

Ffum tne Lnuidndpo3M Staf.
It Is too early for robins, but In their
stead the increasing talk OF base ball comes
as harbinger Of the good time that await
W.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06
Wise Man is Herman,

From the Chicago Record Herald.
Prof. Herman says the fchthyosauri ex-
listed on earth for 100000 years. It is
well to be scrupulously exact.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

Tom Lawson says he is tired. His stenog-
rapher probably feels the same way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-02-06

THE EVENING STAR has a regular and
permanent Family Circulation much
more than the combined circulation Of
the other Washington dailies. As q
News and Advertising Medium It has
no competitor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-06
\ FEW SUGGESTIONS AND
PERTINENT QUESTIONS
editor Herald

editor Herald:
While this br' ge question is under
iscussion has II ever occurred TO yon
hat Durango should plan and build
OF the future? II is a well known fact
hat In time the street leading to
;ortb Durango will have tc be filled
nd raised almost to level and why
lot plan bridge that will meet these
cquirement and permit the grading OF
ne street to be done gradually? There
: no getting around the fact that the
abroad crossing on Main street going
o North Durango is a menace to life
md property, and with properly
GRADED street the railroad could pro.
ide a viaduct.
Some will say this means ruination
,f property along the graded portion.
The reverse would he the case in my
opinion. as II would save excavating
or cellars, etc.
Again, If there Is not sufficient
money for building stone bridge com
plete. why not build the abutments
his year and the frame work will do
'or some years to come. especially
with slight bracing?
And now. Mr. Editor. what guaran-
tee have the people that bridge build
ing Is understood any better than the
laying of grades for streets and side
walks in Durango II Is well known
that street grades have been a botch
almost from the start, being changed
every few years, and with innumera
BILE mistakes. In the estimation oi
most people Third avenue has been
spoiled by grades and grading the past
summer and at big expense al that.
The boulevard does not present hall
as handsome appearance as II did pre-
vious 10 the excavations. Five hun
dred dollars spent in making few
fills and slight cuts would have an
swered the purpose far better. II does
seem that those in authority do not
give'the question OF city Improvements
the proper study.
One thing sure. the grades of streets
on the mesa and North Durango have
been changed several times and in
many instances to the detriment of
property as well as the beauty OF the
streets. BOULEVARD.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-06
NEW FEATURE IN THE RIO
GRANDE PASSENGER SERVICE

, r. j. Williams aud j. II. Eisenhour
were on the Silverton train for the
east this morning, wearing the conyen.
tional blue Rio Grande uniform with
gold laced and lettered caps which
read Train Auditor" 1t has been de
cidGd by''th management of the sys-
TEN to inaugurate the same plan
which is now in vogue on the Missouri
Pacific, the main Gould road. On
that part of the system the plan has
pnoaen successful and satisfactory
il will be the auditors duty to take
up tickets and fares, relieving the con.
ductor and giving him more time 10
lool, after other necessary detail in
the conduct Of his train. The audito
Will. watch and assist passengers in
information and in entering and alight
ing from trains, minimizing dangers
to the travelling public.
II has been determined to inaugur
ate the plan first on the Fourth divi
sion, on which Durango is the chet
point, or all that territory from Ala.
mosa west to Ridgway.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-06
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g 6
3 LA PLATA COUNTY MINES S
9 @
> $ g, $ g 6 8 g 9 g g . 9 {, 8

From the Miner
Nearly all of the annual work in
his section is completed.
The annual work on the Little An
lie lode in Boren gulch has been com
pleted.
J. d. Patterson has about complet-
I'd his assessment work at the head OF
Basin gulch.
Work will be commenced this week
IN the three assessments on the Co
umbus group.
Tony Dapra has completed the an
lual work on the Mulomontco lode in
Silver Lake gulch.
| The rock is changing in the Bay
| City tunnel and indicates that they
are getting close to the vein.
Charlie Ernest has his pack train
mployed in packing the winters sup
ily of timbers to the May Day.
Bradford 4 Strayer are working on
fine prospect in Burnt Timber gulcn
which shows shipping values on the
surface.
Hunter 4 Price are sinking in rh"
unnel level on the Saxon mine where
hey nave q 5Oshoot OF good grade
melting ore.
The Boren Gulch Company's build
ugs are in shape for winter and con
;iderable coal, rails, etc, has been
aiken to the camp.
Two parties are figuring with w. 5.
|acon on his big group OF claims Id
dining the Bonnie Girl property apd
, he is likely 10 make a deal this fall
Supt Swift is making preparation
: | 10 install the compressor plant at
Q | The Chief mine and it will not be long
until machine drills will he in opera
tion on this fine prospect,
: The Empire tunnel struck softer and
better breaking ground some days
since and has been making fine head
way. breaking as high as 2G cars Of
rock with round OF holes.
Steady progress is being made with
the Bonnie Girl work and it is expect
ed that the tram line will he compiet.
ed this week. The big Gates crusher
was taken to the mine on Monday
and will be set up al once and used
, 10 crush rock for the battery founda.
tions, the setting of the mortars he
! ing about all that is lacking TO com
plete the mill. We are informed that
I the Company has decided to put in
steam power and that an effort will
be made to start the mill and run it
Through the winter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-06
EARNINGS OF COLO.
RADIO PosToFFicE

An official statement Of the post
Office department gives the gross re
ceipts of the Telluride postonice for
tne hscal year ending June 80, 1905. at
sS,2l7 and for the year ending June
3o' 1904, at $500 For the cores
ponding periods. the Silverton post
Office took in sS,149 in last year
and VIII the previous year In 1905,
ouray took in s7,1l4 and 1904, 81
OSb; Montrose In 1905, took in SS,7S3
and in 1904 s7,16s; Durango in 1905,
earned sl4,S37 against sl3,922 the pre-
Nlous year; Delta, in 1905 took in
s5.724 and in 1904, s5,537; Grand
junction in 1905, took In Si6,G72 and
In 1904. $l5.656. In It's class. Ouray
and Silverton. the Telluride office
stands first Notwithstanding. adverse
industrial conditions during a great
part OF the period red.-Telluride
journal. And the Durango office for
the present fiscal year will show an
increase of over $4,000 in sale of
stamps, indicating a steady growth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-06

BLOOMFIELD, n. NJ. Oct. 80
The beautiful climate of the sunny
San Juan is more appreciated after
the Great Lakes region.
San Juan county is growing and
Will continue to grow.
Another petition to have a bridge
built across the San Juan is being cir
culated here. The number of lives
sacrificed last spring for want of "A
bridge should not be forgotten There
must he a bridge built soon and moth
ing is TO be gained by delay except
possibly another harvest for the un.
-dertaker.
There will be something doing in
these parts il the A. & C. build their
line up the San Juan
Range stock is in good shape for
this season of the year.
Crops in the rainy districts appear
to be above standard this year but
the irrigated districts did not fare so
well. 1t was too cold ana wet a
spring to suit the arid regions from
crop standpoint
Sugar factories have caused land to
nearly double in value in the Greeley
district in the past four years. The
beet crop was below average this year
but many farmers are talking of more
beets and less spuds for next season.
That beet factory proposition should
be pushed for all that's in II.
The fellow that fails to lay in a
supply OF spuds this fail will want to
Kick himself next spring.
The Hammond ditch. ON the south
side, is being extended this fall. A
good time, too. while the weather is
favorable for such work Much ditch
work could be done in the fall to good
advantage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-11-06
Gained 40 Pounds.

VI am very glad to. let other poor sufferer,
KNOW what Dt. Pierce's medicines have done
,nt me writes Mrs. Edwin II. Gardner OF
Know wrote to you last summer. l read what
Your nedieine had done for other people so
hought would try it, and found that is wa, a
ahd % took six BOTTLES OF your medicine, and thres
nals Of Pellets, took your medicine Yea,
Wnen mad ten pound girl I had the easiesr
nave been very well since I took your medi.
sue . ! took three bottles OF Favotiie Prescrin
,,. uon, ,htre o. Golden Medical Discovery and
ures wals OF Pellets had no apprtite and
sonld e not eat much withou, Il distrrssinv me
riore tooE your Ravorite Prescription srd
OH, only weighed I5s pounds Now | weigh tx
N. plerce's Pleasant Pellets commend
themselves sns l as family laxative. They
AZ are easy to take, effective in results, and
tnslF use docs not beget the pill habit