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The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-04
PEASANTS DEMAND FOR LAND
1t Was Discussed In the Douma Today
Two Police Sergeants As
sassinated.
ST. PETERSBURG, JU

81. FEI ERSBUftC JUL1 r
The peasants demand for lands was
discussed in the dOuma yesterday. The
peasants demand that the government
grant all crown lands and all lands be-
longing to the nobility, the total worth
claring that they belong to the people.
Two Russian Policemen Assassinated.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-04

WARSAW, July 4.-Terrorists 4. as
sassinated two more police sergeants
this morning, both being killed in
the streets. The assassins escaped.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-04

ton; he has entered into the spirit of
the work with a great deal of interest
and when his report is received YOU
will find that he has entered into ev-
cry detail; therefore his report will be
all that you or the citizens of Walla
Walla can ask for
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-04


the work with great deal of interest
and when his report is received YOU
will find that he has entered into ev-
cry detail: therefore his report will be
all that you or the citizens of Walla
Walla can ask for.
Urged Special Election.
After you have received his report
| advise that you submit the propo-
sition by special election to the voters
of the city for their approval or re-
lection. When this is done this honor
able body will have done everything in
its power to supply this great need of
the city, as it takes a three-fifths vote
to grant you permission to make these
improvements. If the proposition is
accepted, then you are empowered to
go on and carry out this work.
There are several things in connec-
ton with the development of the water
supply that should not be overlooked
or forgotten by the citizens of thirty.
Several large and important additions
to the city are in great need of an
abundant supply of water. For in
stance, I would mention the Green
and Elliott additions. These are at
almost a standstill for the want of a
supply of water. When we have am
pie to supply these additions they will
grow and improve rapidly
The Park
Mature has endowed US with beau
tiful spot that we designate by this
title. Very few of our citizens, how
ever. realize or even know that we have
such a place unless their attention is
called to it by some action of the city
council or otherwise.
"Now, this is very valuable piece
gradually increase in value. 1 do not
advocate the expenditure of any large
do advise the expenditure of a suffic-
lent sum to keep it in proper condition,
so that it will be attractive, and in
case that in the future the city de-
cides to devote it to park purposes, and
make a park of it, it will be a credit
to this or any other city.
"And for another reason I advocate
this expenditure of money on this par
ticular piece of land. 1t may be con-
sidered good business policy in the fu-
ture, as soon as we develop a differ
ent source of water supply, to trans
form this park into an addition to the
city, plating the land and selling it
out in lots for building purposes. 1t
will make a beautiful addition for this
and in 10 years time the city
can realize from the sale of this prop
erty a large sum which should be used
for the purpose of retiring municipal
bonds.
A New Charter.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-04
Protect City's Credit.

DO not in any event lose sight OF
nv injunction to zealously guard the
c;tv,s credit and scrutinize closely the
expenditure of the city funds. In our
enthusiasm to see the improvements
carried on toward the beautifying ana
enlarging of our city we should not
lose sight of the fact that it is always
hest to make haste slowly and TO
consider in advance the steps which we
are about to take. wise man or pody
of men will look more than one step
ahead: they will look we'll into the fu-
ture hut not so far that they will be
afraid to take the object In VleW-anu
that success-go forward.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1906-07-04
A New Charter.


1--WE are working under. an old, out
of-date charter which was granted to
the CITY during the territorial days. 1t
has many good features but l am con-
WINGED that a new charter would be a
great Improvement. l have advocated
a new charter in former message, and
am still Of the opinion that during the
coming winter when the legislature Is
in session we should take steps to have
a new charter granted or the old one
amended.
81 believe a new charter can be
evolved that will save the city large
sums of money The terms of the city
officers should be longer than at pres
ent. and the appointive power for the
minor officers should be vested in the
mavor and council. At the present
time we have an election each year.
This expense can be cut out by having
the election once in two years or once
in four wears This matter should be
considered in all of its phases, and If
deemed wise to make this change get
at the work early so that it may be
ready for the legislature when it con-
venes, and give us ample time to see
that it is passed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

An eastern contractor who is ac-
cused of laying an asphalt pavement
with n top crust only one inch thick
instead OF three inches, as the con-
tract provided for. explains the mat
ter by saying that II would be almost
impossible to tear up a three-inch
pavement. In view of the fact that
asphalt pavements seem to be put
down simply that they may be torn
up, the contractor has clearly shown
that he was endeavoring to be \ pub
lie benefactor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Congressman Burton OF Ohio. chair
man of the house rivers and harbors
committee, declares that at this win
ter's session liberal appropriation
Will be favored by his committee, and
s60,O00,0O0 is suggested as the
amount for the coming year Mr..
Burton's views in favor of improved
waterways have made him so popu-
lar In his district that the Democrats
nominated no one to oppose MIN at
the recent election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

1t is certainly gratifying to know
that the valuable services of John F.
Vivian were promptly recognized by
the present state officers who elected
him register of the land board. Mr..
Vivian has great executive ability and
will continue to increase the value OF
this department which means much
for the schools of the state. And the
record of the past four years under
Mark Woodruff can be pointed to
with pride by future generations
What contrast over Ormanism.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Have the taxpayers of Durango
stopped to consider the little item ap-
pearing in yesterdays Herald to the
effect that the county commissioners
will have the snug sum of $4,000
left over from the present years APP
propriations to start business on the
coming year. and this in addition to
paying off all floating Indebtedness
In way of outstanding warrants and
judgment bonds. The Herald prom
ised the taxpayers of the county that
II they elected Messrs. Charlton and
Logan they would give the county a
business administration. coupled with
efficiency and economy. The county
Is getting on the same basis Messrs.
Cash and the late Thomas Mason
strove for. And this reminds us that
the taxpayers are in for two more
years of good work. Go ahead, gen.
tlemen, and taxes will get down 10
such point that capital will come in
and build up onr great resources.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The state board of pardons will un-
doubtedly reverse their action of a
week ago in regard to the pardon of
Sanchez. And 1t is sure bet that
had the board known the true condi-
tons surrounding the case the appli-
cation would have been turned down
at the start without serious consider
alton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The Democrat is informed that Mr.,
B. w. Ritter called on Governor Nc
Donald before leaving Denver and
stated that If the board of pardons
In session today found the facts as
stated in the papers. that Sanchez
should not be pardoned, that the board
acted solely on recommendation and
evidence presented.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26
Beet Contracts Signed for
3,4Oo Acres


The committee has secured actual
signatures for 3,40O acres which
leaves 1,600 yet to be signed. A fac
tory means great boom for farm
lands, and business in general. 1t
Will pay hundreds of thousands of
dollars to the farmer, the merchant
and to the laboring man. Five hun
dred men find work In a factory for
five or six months. while the balance
of the year is spent on the farms.
A factory solves the question of
scarcity of labor. 1t furnishes bet
ter market for all products.
1t doubles the price of land and
makes it produce from three to four
times the profit it now does.
Let us all boost, not only by word
OF mouth, but by signing for every
acre of land we can.
Let the merchant secure land for
beets. He can afford it.
The 25-pound sugar beet brought in
by Edward II. Foster few days ago
will be sent by the board of trade to
the American sugar company at
Rocky Ford. and the 1Spounder will
be sent to a sugar company in Cali.
fornia, just to show them what kind
of beets are raised arounl Durango.
Durango. however, will not let the
biggest sugar beet on earth go out of
her possession. however, for Mr.. Fos-
ter says he has another one a little
bigger that he will bring up the next
time he comes, and 1t will be placed
on exhibition at the board of trads
rooms. He says his pigs ate one con
siderably larger than the 20 FOUNDER.
They had spoiled it before he could
take it away from them.
Heretofore the largest beet on rec.
ord was grown by Mr.. j. D. Mitchell
at Rocky Ford and it weighed 1915
pounds. This Is the same gentleman
who is here now in the in'er.ss ot
a sugar factory. No one wes more
astonished than he when ne saw the
| mammoth beet brought in by Mr.
Foster. Il VIII have to take back
seat now" said Mr.. Mitchell.
Mr.. Fosters farm is twenty three
miles south of Durango. in the Ami
mas valley, across the line in sar
Juan county. N. NJ. He planted the
beets for feed for his cows, pigs and
horses. He had never had any pre-
vious experience in beet cultu.e and
paid little attention to their cultiva
ton.
Now Mr.. Foster is one of those
anxious to secure sugar factory ant
when he was in townthis morning ht
signed a contract to plant forty acres
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Statlsticians have found that II the
wealth of the United States were con-
verted into 81 bills they would form a
string to the moon and back thirty
times. Isn't it wonderful and inter
esting to be a statistician?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26
problems.

In Massachusetts, the Republican
congressional nominees ran more
than 10000 votes ahead Of the state
ticket. The disposition to stand pat
nationally is a feature of the returns
In every state.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Count Boni de Castellane is un-
donbtedly the most unfortunate man
of the present hour. In addition to
being sued for divorce and debt. a
trio of exasperated Paris husbands
are clamoring for his hearts blood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Richard Croker has decided not to
come to this country this winter Per-
haps 1t was limited to him after the
election that there would be no large
delegations of prominent citizens and
public office-holders to meet him
down the bay.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The Denver Times says Simon Gag
genheim will retire from the execu-
tive board of the smelter trust and
devote his entire time to represent 1g
Colorado in the United States senate
This is more than can be said oi the
present occupant.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26
HERE AND THERE.

The Teme is said to hold more DIFF
ferent varieties of fish than any other
inland British river.
In 1872 Dutch force from Amster-
dam. moving upon skates. utterly de-
feated a large body OF Spaniards.
II the oceans suddenly became dry
II would take the rivers Of the world
about $4,000 years to refill the dry
beds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The voters of La Plata county VIII
have reason to feel proud OF their :ep-
resentative before the close OF the
legislative session. Mr.. Gradeh VIII
be one of the working members, striv'
ing for no extra honors except sew
ing his constituents honestly and con-
scientiously.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Down at Terre Haute, Ind. conf
panv has offered to furnish artificial
gas for so cents per 1000 feet. One
nice thing about some gas companies
is that they are willig to take so cents
when they have become convinced
that the people can't pay 81.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Many of the railroad companies are
voluntarily increasing the wages OF
their employees. BY following this
with a reduction of freight and pas
senger rates fair and reasonable
basis can be reached between all
classes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Recently the Ohio legislature
passed two-cents-a-mile railroad
bill, and now the Pennsylvania road,
nearly all of whose lines cross that
state, has raised the salaries of its
employees 10 per cent If this is a
case of cause and effect the public
has no cause to complain.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Roosevelt and Odell were elected
governor of New York by a much
smaller majority than that received
by Hughes. There is something hu-
morous in the idea that 10000 ma
jority in the Empire state is alarm
ingly close.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Chancellor Buchtel means just "hat
he saws and IL the platform is not cal
ried out as adopted by the Repupicaa
state convention, it will not be his
fault
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

1t is charged that the oil trust in
terfered in the Kansas election and
came near defeating the head of the
Republican ticket. Governor Hoch's
message to the incoming legislature
will demonstrate the effect of vitriolic
acid upon raw petroleum.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

According to the proposed election
law. the Philippine assembly will con,
sist of eighty-one members. each rep
resenting a population of 10000. If
Missouri Democrats had the job of
apportionment, they would gerry
mander their own party into two or
three times as much representation
as they allowed the other party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The state that has no suit pending
against the Standard Oil company l.
either behind the times or has not
yet felt the uncomfortable Gluten OF
the octopus.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

manufacturer of revolvers who
died recently in New England left a
fortune of $S0,000.000. Like the late
Herr Krupp, he willed nothing to the
peace societies. No doubt the world
is growing better, but good many
guns are still toted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The bulk of the worlds supply OF
coal Is owned by Great Britain and
America. Candor compels the admis-
sion, however. that the Briton gets a
better price than the American, and
more hods to the ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

San Franciscos earthquake expert
ences were not more shocking than
the conduct of some of the citys OH
GERS who were called upon to handle
the nations relief work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

NJ. Santos Dumont knows how 10
win the favor of the travelling public.
His new airship does its best saii'hs
at a height OF fifteen feet from the
ground
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Buchtel only lacks a paltry thou
sand votes of having a majority over
both Adams and Lindsey. This, Tor
ever settles the claim that Lindsey
would have been elected had he re-
ceived the Democratic nomination as
several thousand votes that went to
Adams would have gone to Buchtel
in such event.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

1--WE in London" says London
Opinion, have two music halls
crowded nightly by the exhibition of
shapely women clad in nothing but
white paint and classical atmos-
phere." Is this an exaggeration, or
is London really so much more wicked
than the worst mining camp in Amer
lea?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

A corn crop OF 1881, 100000 bush
els for 1906 is the latest government
estimate. 1t is the largest ever
raised. and worth over $1,152, 200, 900.
This year in the United States has
been one of unequaled prosperity in
productions of the soil
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

This is year of mixed politics in
New York. The candidate who de
feated Wadsworth for congress an
nounces that he has always been a
Republican and is one now, and that
he only accepted the Democratic nom
nation in order to retire Wadsworth.
Are the Democrats trying to steal the
Republican party?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

II is pleasing to note the grace with
which Tom Patterson accepts the sit
uation, admitting that Simon Guggen-
helm will succeed him in the United
States senate. In fact, Mr.. Patter-
sons twin papers are really acceding
with quiet approval.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

T. C. Platt, Chauncey Depew and a
few others at one time noted states
men. should resign and take TO the
woods. thus escaping future notoriety'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

A Democratic paper in Boston re-
marks: "A common sense democracy
can count New England doubtful"
Bit where is New England 10 look for
such an extraordinary innovation?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Thirteeen carloads of prunes were
burned at San Jose, Cal, a few days
ago. People who board Will be likeiy
to regard this as good omen.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The Japanese think they have bat-
tleship that can easily whip anything
afloat. Depends largely who Is hand-
ling the guns on the opposition craft
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26
BOOSTING FOR SUGAR FACTORY

Following are some of the parties
who are boosting for the sugar fac
tory:
Fort Lewis Mesa-Mrs. ], C. San
ford, Hans Aspaas and Roberts Bros.
Mancos-Mr. Kline, John White,
Ed Nolan and George Hall.
Dolores-Mr. and Mrs. Kohn.
Cortez-Judge Brigham and Dick
Oxford.
Bayfield-W. r. Maloy.
Grommet-Edward Gibson, Mr.. Ak
ers and DR.. Morrison.
Farmington-Mr. McHenry. George
Allen, William Butler and Frank
Staplin.
Aztec-Col. Williams. Mr.. Pierce. F.
B. Townsend, f. p. Wilson, II. d.
Abrams and the Chamber of Com
merce.
Allison-The entire population of
Allison is boosting and every man in
position to do so has signed con-
tracts to plant beets next year. This
is explained by the fact that snch a
large percentage of the Allison peo
pie are from Rocky Ford and they
know the advantages there are in
having sugar factory and are anx-
ious to get one.
The above list is not by any means
complete, there being many others
who are doing what they can to Sc
cure the factory.
From Thursdays Daily.
w. S. Weightman calls attention to
the fact that he will have turkeys and
other good things galore for Thanks
giving.
Philip Steinfeld, who for the last
year has clerked for Harry Lazarus,
departed this morning for Denver TO
remain.
Messrs. Armstrong and Mitchell re-
turned last evening from Pennington,
where they had been rustling on the
sugar beet business
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs. j.
E. Hutchinson. residing on Pine river,
this morning. And all concerned are
doing well and happy.
DIR. RAIDER came in last evening
from Montezuma county, where he
had been spending few days. and
continued on to Silverton.
Mrs. j. II. McCracken. who came
from Denver to attend the funeral of
her mother, Mrs. S. A. Danes, re-
turned home this morning.
o
Mr.. and Mrs. Cal Copeland went to
Pennington this morning to spend
few days. NJ. j. Copeland will run the
office while they are away.
o.
Hon. 7. C. Graden, representative
elect, went to lockwood this morning
to see how the boys are getting along
at the sawmill since the storm set in.
D.
Milton NJ. Detch, the Ouray stem
ographer who made fortune in Gold
field, was in Montrose the other day
and denied the sto-y that he had
flown East with Nan Patterson, the
actress.
Sheriff Thompson left this morning
for Golden with the Duran and Sa-
main hoys. The Duran boy is the
little Mexican who has been selling
pitch kindling the last three or four
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

1t is possible an early winter means
an early spring. For several years
spring has remained in the lap Oh
summer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Canada has protested against the
immigration of Hindoos. 800 OF whom
are on the way to the dominion.
Uncle Sam is not the only one called
on to deal with troublesome race
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Count Boni de Castelane can show
Mr.. Carnegie how to evade the odium
Of dying rich. He knows where Louis
XIV. hid the royal candlesticks and
jardinieres.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

This is truly a period of unrest. A
Pennsylvania county that had been
Democratic for a century elected a
Republican to the legislature last
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Tom Graden intends landing a Nor
NAL school for Durango or know inc
reason why. And Senator Harris VIII
hack him up in the proposition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Cripple Creek is furnishing a large
proportion of the crowd going to the
Nevada gold fields.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The Trans-Mississippl congress ia
vors the Munroe doctrine. Just in
close touch with the American people
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

lodge, since which time he climbed
steadily until today he is at the head
of the order which numbers among
its members several hundred thou
sand OF the best material in the land.
1t is needless to say Mr. Boak will
receive royal welcome.
You fellows out here are great
boosters" said H. C. Irwin at the
Southern hotel this morning. nr.
Irwin came out from Eldorado, H., 10
buy horses to ship back and has net
been able to get around on account of
the storm. "The first day I struck
town. continued Mr.. irwin, "it vas
warm and sunny and they told me
you had that weather right along.
Now they say this snow is something
unusual and the winters are worse
out here the last few seasons. Oh.
you're great boosters"
J. B. Heilman. who has been stay
ing with some of his children in
Monte Vista since the death of his
wife a few months ago. heard about
the oil well excitement in Farming
ton and came in last night. He said
at the Palace hotel that before 70
ing to Monte Vista he had tried TO
sell his ranch near Pennington, but
not being able to get satisfactory
price, Just held onto it. Since gas
was struck in the Oil well, however,
he has sold half the ranch foW the
same price he previously asked for
the whole ranch. Now he has the
money and half the ranch besides, He
went down this morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Harry Thaw will go free If moEe!
can accomplish 1t. And money goes
good ways in New York.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

New Mexico should now endeavor
to secure signle statehood. Let at
zona remain out in the cold.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The Standard OIL octopus Is consid-
erably agltated, even II Uncle sam
fails to get in a knockout blow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

Nevada is contributing to the
wealth OF many Coloradoans.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The past few years have unearthed
many scandals in high public life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

President Roosevelt arrived at Pan
ANA before they were expecting him.
That's the way he arrives everywhere
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26

The Denver Post says Denver banks
are swamped with business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1906-11-26
From Fridays Daily Herald.

From Fridays Daily Herald.
Frank NJ. Jackson departed for Ou-
ray last evening, expecting to stop
over night at Trimble Springs.
The colored people are going to
give a Thanksgiving dinner to raise
money towards the church debt.
Merchants are making preparations
to display holiday goods. The Christ
man trade this year promises to be
good.
The Red Men are working hard to
secure the necessary fund to prop
erly entertain the brethren from over
the state next year.
Mr. ro'finhrry. the gang-plow man.
'oparted nm the eastern this morning.
He succeeded in introducing one or
two Of the plows here.