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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18
THE CHINESE sovcorr.

According to American Consul Gen
eral Rodgers at Shanghai. the boycott
is not responsible for the falling OH
OF our imports into China. AZ Rod
gers Ia on the ground, and as he has
good facilities for getting at the facts.
this assurance carried with 1t some
satisfaction to us. The fact remains,
however. that China Is taking less OF
Rodgers qualities his statement to this
slight extent that the boycott may ac-
count for the shrinkage OF our I'M
ports OF flour into China by way OF
Hong Kong.
1t must be confessed that the coun-
try was rather surprised when 1t dis
covered that our exports to Asia fell
of In 1906. While the merchandise
which we bought from Asia in 1906
amounted to 31S0.O00.000. gain Of
more than $1s.00O.O00 over 1905. the
things which Asia bought from us in
1906 were down to $105,000,000, a drop
from $12S.000,00O In 1905. Our i'm
ports from that big continent are In
creasing, while our exports to 1t are
decreasing. Most OF this falling on
In exports to Asia is due to the shrink
age In China. A little OF 1t comes
through a decline In our exports to
Japan.
| We ought to bear In mind, however
that much of the big increase In our
sales OF goods to China In 1905 must
have been due to special conditions
which could not last long In any case
The Russo-Japanese war had much
to do with the Increase. The ending
of the war cut of this extra demand
and will explain some of the decline
which has come since then. Our ex
ports to the world In the aggregate
expanded largely in 1906. To almos
every grand division Of the earth ex
cept Asia we sold more goods In 19Ot
than we did in 1905. Even TO Soutf
America, In which our sales have beer
notably small, we made a jump from
s56. 100000 In 1906 to 375,0OO,0 900 II
1906. On the whole. the showing TO
the year which recently ended Wa
favorable. and that for the curren
year stands chance to make a nev
highest" 1t seems safe to ASSUME
that 1907 will show a gain for us evel
in the exports to China.-Globe Demo
crat
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18
MORE LAND
IS WITHDRAWN


o.
Del Norte Prospector.
The Del Norte land office received
notice this week Of the temporary
withdrawal for entry of nearly one
million acres Of land for the pur-
pose of determining ~ to whether or
not 1t shall be added to the San Juan
forest reserve.
This lands includes all of Mineral
county nearly all of Archuleta and
the east side of La Plata, besides
some In Rio Grande and Conejos,
Should these lands be added to the
reserve. 1t will change the boundaries
In this section as follows: Beginning
at point one mile and half west
of South Fork, the gap between the
San Juan and Cochetopa reserves will
be closed, taking In the river bottom
from the above named point east to
within three miles of Del Norte. The
boundary would be the telephone line
and all south of this would be in the
reserve, thus including Wolf creek
Schrader creek and Pinos creek. Ra-
ton creek and country would also be
taken In and the east boundary of
the reserve will go further east from
six to fourteen miles.
The exact number Of acres contain
ed In the order for temporary with
drawal has not been exactly figured
out, but 1t is estimated to be at least
forty townships, making 921, 800 acres.
Should this addition be made TO the
San Juan reserve. 1t will make 1t the
largest reserve In the United States.
We learn, while talking to those
who are in position to know, that
there is little doubt but that this
addition will be made, although those
who are acquainted with the land in
question claim that there is large
amount OF 1t upon which trees never
can be made to grow, and that the
action is but forecast as to the gov
ernments idea In controlling the graz
ing lands.
1t should be understood that the
Withdrawing Of this land for entry is
but temporary. and as soon as 1t is
determined whether or not 1t will go
into the reserve, 1t will be thrown
open or will be subject to entry un-
der forest restrictions.
We understand that the recommen-
dation for this withdrawal was made
by Mr.. Smith OF Washington, who re-
Gently looked over the reserve, and
Forest Supervisor F. G. Spencer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

The Cincinnati Price Current is au.
thority for the statement that the to
tai number OF animals slaughtered at
Chicago, St Louis. Kansas City and
Omaha, the four principal commercial
slaughtering centers of the United
States. has increased in greater
ratio than the popoulation since 1888.
In that year there were 2.6Ss.OO cat
tie. 1.476.000 sheep and IL $50 900 hogs
killed at the places named. In 1906
the number killed had increased to
l.99%.000 cattle. 6.116.000 sheep and
26,600, 900 hogs. In the meantime the
population. which was 1,289, 900 in
1889, only rose TO 83,143,O00 in 1906.
Here We have an increased meat sup
ply Of over 100 per cent, and an ex-
pansion OF population Of less than 40
per cent Then. too. 1t is a well known
fact that the laboring and salaried
cladpee Of the country cannot AFFORD
70 AonSuine more than half as much
me9t' - they did eighteen years ago.
VIZ, tIpn. should prices be so high7
Ths Uulutton doubtless lies In the ef-
tort ~ the packing trust TO add TO
And by Increasing its exports to for
Disn landA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18
HOW JAPANESE LIVE.

A Mrs Smith of Berkeley, Cal,
writing to the San Francisco Chronicle
and evidently speaking from personal
knowledge, recently said:
So far as | am aware, no one has
noticed or questioned the statements
of the president as to the up-to-date
civilization Of the people Of Japan.
The people he judges are the type he
meets in Washington, educated, ve-
neered with politeness, and clean, and
by the prominent statesmen and sol
diers who have been educated abroad.
Even these still sleep on the floor
while in Japan, eat with chop-sticks
and put their hands up their sleeves
to keep warm in winter. These ad-
vanced people, not as yet have any
way to keep warm except by wearing
extra clothing, nor any system of
sewage other than open canals, as
seen to a disgusting extent in Toxic.
Pocket handkerchiefs are unknown to
any class of Japanese. The people
the real unvarnished Japanese-still
live as in feudal times, from which
they are removed by less than seven
ty years. Their requirements are COW
cred by few dollars monthly. their
cleanliness is entirely superficial, and
there are probably not more than
million out of the whole sixty millions
who have ever heard of America.
Their religion is a cheerful Buddhism
The chief characteristic of Japan is
painstalSing imitation. Their hon
esty simply is not, and their only
great characteristic is their patriot
ism.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18
Dear Bess, accept my valentine
little hit nj tinspl

Dear Bess, accept my valentine
A little bit nj tinsel,
A heart inscribed, an ancient rhyme
OF some forgotten minstrel
You see the heart is paper, Bess,
And so by mail I send it;
And If it's torn or crushed perhaps
You'll take the care to mend It.
ITS all | have-the only one
That's worth the time 20 post it;
My own? | think | had one once.
But you came and l lost it
Dear Jack, | got your valentine.
Twas kind Of you and charming
You say you've lost your other one.
Now, honest, that's alarming
I'd like to send one in return,
But really don't know how 70,
I'd carry 1T myself-but then
A lady is too proud to.
ut might go safely through the mail
Only I wouldn't let 1t;
So If you really want 1t, Jack,
Why don't you come and get it?''
William F. Mccormack.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

yaer, and the mortality in their ranks
is increasing. Only a few thousand
survivors remain OF the Mexican war,
which closed fifty-nine years ago. 1t
is doubtful If the pension payments
next year will materially exceed those
OF 1906. Service pensions for the sol
diers named have not come day too
soon. May it be long before the last
OF the brave men to whom this JUS
tice is awarded are mustered out
Record Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

summon the police. She was ad-
judged insane in the county court
and ordered sent to the asylum at
Anna.
The weather has been SO warm at
Florence the last few days that roses
and other small bushes are bursting
into leaf Buds on the cottonwood and
apple trees are swelling. Fruit rails,
ers say that unless a coll snap pre-
vents the buds from bursting the out
look for the 1907 fruit crop will be
discouraglng, as the frosty weather
later in the season Is bound to do
great injury.
It is said that Greeley farmers want
men six feet tall or over to do their
potato picking next year and that
higher wages will be paid to them
than to shorter men. A local farmer
has kept record of the work OF mis-
pickers and found that those Win
long arms saved considerable time IN
gathering the crop because they are
not obliged to shift about as much
as those with short arms. Walter
Bless. a young attorney made rec
ord of 1876 sacks in one day.
The forest. rangers ol Colorado VIII
hereafter act as game wardens oil the
state without pay, either direct OF
from fines imposed for the violation
of the game laws. The arrangements
for the addition to the ranks of game
wardens have been completed by
Mark G. Woodruff, supervisor OF the
Pixies Peak forest reserve, and Davit
Farr, state game and fish commission
er. The rangers will be furnished
with licenses and will, it is expected
prove very effective game wardens
There are $50 forest rangers in tn
state. sixteen of whom are employed
in the Pixies peak district. COLORADO
; is the first state to employ the rang
ers for this purpose.
} Lawyers of Pueblo are discussin
the adoption of a scale of fees. Re
Gently at a meeting of the Bar a7sc
citation committee was appointe
l To formulate uniform scale G
r charges for the various services rel
} dered by lawyers. Now that the con
) mittee is about to report, majoTit
= of the members are in doubt as t
] whether any such plan would be fea'
j ible. One of the oldest attorneys /
: the city is of opinion that such
: plan would have tendency to freez
r out the little fellows and the younge
| lawyers, especially in the line OF draw
< ing up papers and attendance upo
+ small cases. This, he said, would n
0 suit in all such business going to til
: older and more experienced lawyer
e where the charges would be no highe
y indications are that the scale of wage
t proposed will not materiaiiZe, as eve
e the most ardent advocates OF tn
/ measure can see reasons why IT. woul
!, be unsatisfactory.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

MRS. Russell Sage has given ST.
o0o,000 to college in New York,
which is gratifying sign that she
considers the example of her late hus-
band incomplete. BY distributing q
like amount monthly for the next
eight years, Mrs. Sage will get through
with the task imposed upon her,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18
From Thursdays Daily.
Get in on the sewer work.

From Thursdays Daily.
Get in on the sewer work.
Passenger travel is pretty light
these days.
Dave Ramsay wants good quarry
men. See him at once.
Contractors should get busy in the
matter of the sewer work.
Dave has been long time thinking
up some reason for the departure of
Adison Tow.
Superintendent Kelley of the May
Day spent the night in this city, re
turning this morning.
Surveyor Wigglesworth went out to
Grommet this morning to put in cop
pie of days surveying.
C. w. Howser returned to his saw
mill this morning after attending the
funeral of his mother.
Tom Curry, of the state land de-
partment, arrived last evening and
will spend a day or two in this south
west section.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Krumpanitzky
came over from Mancos last evening
and will spend several days visiting
Durango relatives.
Mrs. Mclean, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. X. f. Sloan. came in from Denver
last evening to visit the old home a
lew weeks-and see the new baby.
Wallie Haas, county clerk, came |
lown from Silverton last evening. and
'fter tarrying over night in this puri-
anical city departed for Denver
where he will sojourn a week or two.
John B. Harper departed this morn.
ng after spending few days In this
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

Maiu street It was only recently
Mr.. Hahn and associates spent $3.50
in cess pool for the Main street
livery stables, and this would prob
ably carry the property through for
several years without more expense,
but Mr.. Hahn says he believes sewage
will prove OF enough benefit to more
than Offset the expense.
Mrs John Casey of North Durango
gave an entertainment for the captain
and guards OF La Plata circle. Women
of Woodcraft. Those present were
the captain and guards of the last
term, Mrs. Graden, Mrs. Gable, Mrs.
Hedges. Mrs. Andrews. Mrs. Hall,
Mrs. Casey, Mrs. Hansen. Mrs. Taylor
and Captain Mrs. Fowler. The AFFAIR
was surprise for Mrs. Fowler who
was certainly most agreeably sur
prised upon entering to find all the
guards already there. The afternoon
was spent In games In which prizes
were given, Mrs. Hansen winning
| first prize and Mrs. Fowler the BOBBY
prize. Refreshments were served at
which time Alderman Casey, in his
pleasant versatile way, shone as the
only man. All present were satisfied
in having spent very enjoyable time
and voted Mr.. and Mrs. Casey royal
entertainers.
The denizens of lower Main street
were highly entertained with the
sprinting qualities of Fatty Felix
Geo ]. Blakely. yesterday morning.
Mr.. Blakely was a half minute later
than usual In getting to the train to
mail letters. Usually he gets there
in time to drop the letter in the mail
car as the train starts, but yesterday
the train was pulling out as he reach
ed the Palace hotel and then com
menced the sprinting act. Now those
who think Felix" cannot run are
mistaken. In fact, the earth fairly
shook. to say nothing of the bending
of the sidewalk. Well, to make {
long story short Felix" made the
depot platform, skipped down the
steps and running along the track sue
ceeded in placing the letters in the
mail car, several dozen men cheering
the act. The sprinting caused sligh
loss in weight but by getting to thu
train right on the dot hereafter "Fe
lix" hopes to recover.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

A man by the name of r. r. Ewing,
opening up some coal properties on
the branch saw mill road from Glen
coe, was prabably fatally injured In
the mine Tuesday, being hurt inter
nally, back injured and bruised in
many ways Word received this aft
noon by The Herald is TO the effect
that he is being cared for at Mancos,
and that but little hope is expressed
for his recovery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

Another beautiful day. Flowers viii
soon be in full bloom. This is
little too warm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

city. He goes to Denver before re-
turning to the Indian reservations. He
wants to share honors with Tom
Graden at the Savoy where all the
good looking and rich old maids hang
out.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

Sheriff Clark went to the May Day
mine this morning to arrest Allen.
on a warrant sworn out by DR.. Thur
man. charging assault with intent to
do great bodily harm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

George McGregor and Frank Lake
have instituted suit against the county
of La Plata for s1,545 alleged to Be
due on Pine river bridge contract. AZ
time of settlement there was dif-
ference between the contractors and
the commissioners and the suit is the
result.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

Henry Bollinger returner to La
Plata City this morning after spend
ing a couple of days in Durango. Mr..
Bollinger reports indications very
good for a lively season in his sec
ton of the La Platas. A good many
men have been working steadily all
winter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

And now Dave Day, to square him
self somewhat, charges the abdication
of Adison Tow to people interested in
prosecuting the cases against him. It's
all right to make bluffs of this char
acter, Mr. Dave, but you can't make
it go down thinking people. Give US
something that isn't quite SO raw
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

Manager Pattison is thinking OF
asking girls accepting telephone posi-
tions to sign contracts not to marry
within a year. He wants them to
remain long enough to become ac-
customed to the work. But what good
would a contract of this kind do when
the voice of love speaks. And who
can help loving the dear hello girls?'
We even know of some married men
| who would like to.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

In speaking Of sewage this morning
Mr.. Hahn. the progressive jeweler,
said he was in favor Of the PROPOSE
tion. owning proprty on both sides Of
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1907-02-18

The funeral of Mrs. Houser of Hes
perus took place yesterday afternoon,
interment taking place in Greenmount
cemetery. Undertaken A F. Hood was
in charge.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-29
PAY TRIBUTE
To DEAD HERO
Sixteeth Anniversary Of Whit
man Massacre
s9sY OF HORRIBLE CRIME
HISTORY MAKERS OF WASHING
4 TON, OREGON AND IDAHO PAR
TIClPATE IN SOLEMN
CEREMONIES.

Today is the sixtteth anniversary of
he Whitman massacre, and the cerc-
monies now in progress over the
graves of the long departed heroas
mark the most notable event in the
pioneer history of the Pacific north
west. Hundreds of visitors are gathered
about the beautiful memorial monu-
meEt paying just tribute to Marcus
Whitman and his little band of follow
ers who, just SO years ago today,
We're brutally massacred by a band
of blooGthirsty Indians.
During the day throngs of pioneers
arrived in the city from every part of
Washington and Oregon representing
he scattered remnants Of the men and
women Who, unknowingly, made his
tory for the two states many years
ago. The sons and daughters of the
aged veterans We're also in evidence.
State Officials Here.
Owing to pressing executive labor
Governor Gooding of Idaho, and Gov
ernor Chamberlain of Oregon, were
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-29
COCO eLtE CLUB SINGS
GIRLS MAKE FIRST APPEARANCE
IN CHAPEL WEDNESDAY
MORNING.

AT chapel exercises Wednesday
morning, the Whitman College Girls
Glee club made it's first public appear
ance this year. Under the dill ection of
Mrs. Henri Apply, their voices have
been blended beautifully and their rem
dilion of Elgers 1.-The Snow" was
conceded to be one of the best a giri' S
glee club has ever given.
The club is planning a concert tour
of Spokane and other points in the
northern part of the state, the trip to
be taken some time in February. Be-
sides this, concerts will be given in
the smaller towns near here and at
least one appearance Will be made in
public concert here
After a system of thorough trying
of voices, the following girls have been
chosen to sing in the club:
First soprano-Nina Markley, Bel
iingham; Myrtle Melcher, Sprague;
Mary Buroker, Walla Walla; Edna
Melcher Opresident), Sprague.
Second soprano-Margaret Paddock,
Weiser, Idaho: Edith Willis, LaGrande;
Minnie Gaines, Oakesdale.
First altO-Mabel McCause Oman
ager), Pomeroy; Maysel Cooper, Cald-
well, Idaho; Ella Ayers. Heppner.
Second alto-Maud Mallory, La
Grande; Mabel Slater, Bellingham;
Grace Tee, Latah; Isis Moss, La
Grande.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-29
ALL STAR TEAM
FOR NORTHWEST
TACKLES CHOSEN BY
THE SEVERAL COACHES OF
THE LEADING COLLEGES

By vote of the several coaches of the
leading colleges and universities, the
all star football team for the north
west has been decided. This team is
determined by each coach voting for
one man for each place, none of his
own team being included in his own
vote. The result of these votes is
computed and the men having the
most votes are considered as MEM
bers. 1t would seem that the team
should not be picked until after the
Thanksgiving game but they couldn't
wait.
Whitman succeeded in landing two
men. Philbrook and Dimick, as tackles.
These men undoubtedly deserve the
honor given them and can hold their
positions on any team. Brubaker,
who was considered as a sure thing
for this all star aggregation. was de-
feated by Small who has been getting
considerable newspaper notoriety. Bru-
baker, to those who have seen him
play, is the best man at the quarter
back position who has ever played that
responsible part on the coast. In fact
he could easily make good in any OF
the back positions. He was unfortu-
nate in being sick the day he played
at Moscow, not having practiced FOR
a week. Borleske got one vote Tor
halfback. and had he not been SICK
all fall. would undoubtedly have re-
ceived more.
Spagle. who has been playing Well
this year. also got votes for end, but
not enough to elect him.
The team is: center, Cherry. W. ;.
6: right guard. Reser, L. of W.; left
guard. Hahn, w. S. c.; right tackle
Dimmick. Whitman; left tackle. Phil
brook. Whitman: right end Moores
TT of O.; left end Savidge. Z. OF l.;
right half. RAIDER, w. S. c.; left haif.
Nissen. w. S. C: (captain); fuiioack'
Clarke. T. of o.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-29
FIVE KILLED IN
TROLLEY WRECK
FREIGHT TRAIN SMASHES INTO
STREET CAR-EODIES
BADLY MANGLED.

WATERBURY, Nov. 29.-Five pas
sengers, three OF them women, were
killed and eight injured this morning
ir. a collision between a trolley car and
a freight train bound for Hartford. The
dead are terribly mangled and the
of the bodies is impos-
sible. Gateman F'lavcn, who has been
rested. said ne did not see he ap-
proa ching freight and permitted the
conductor of the trolley to signal his
car to cross the track. but when the
motOrman saw the train approaching
he turned on the reverse, throwing of
the automatic switch and cutting off
the current. The train struck the car
with terrific force and crushed it like
q shell. The trolley car conductor is
also under arrest.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-29
GET BACK At MILL men
RAILROADS ENNFORCING LOAD.
ING REGULATIONS TO THE
LETTER OF THE LAW.

TACOMA, Wash, Nov. 29.-Tacoma
lumbermen are now being punished
by the Northern Pacific railroad for
taking such an active part in the fight
resulting in the issuance of a tempor-
airy injunction enjoinir.g the transcon-
tinental lines from putting into effect
an advance in freight rates. One of the
retaliatory measures adopted to help
even scores with the lumbermen is
holding lumber loads down to the act
ual capacity of the cars.
If the lumbermen overload a car by
a few hundred pounds the Northern
Pacific has given instructions to send
the car back to the mill, charging the
lumbermen 81 for setting in the car
This is said to be the first time that
the Northern Pacific has ever attempt
ed to collect switching charges in
cases of this kind.
Officials Of the railroad claim the
order was given more to teach few
companies not to put more lumber
in the car thah the car is supposed to
carry.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1907-11-29
SEES SIGNS OF RESTRICTION.
British Banker Says Developments Has
Stretched Capital.

LONDON. Nov. 29.-In his address
as president before the Institute OF
Bankers in London, Sir Felix Schuster
gave a grave warning of signs of re-
stric ion III trade. Present indications
he said, point rather to restriction than
expansion. Not only In Great Britain
enormous development. especially in
railroad construc ion and electrical un-
dertakings has caused expansion al
such rapid rate that the capital avail
abe has lot sufficed to meet SO many
demands. This, he declared, sepiie
particularly to America and Germany
but its effects must gradually make
itself felt in the markets.