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Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Mrs. M. J. Mayer. who attended the
sovereign grand lodge Of !. o. o. F..
held in Denver last week. returned
last evening and continued to her
home in Mancos today. Mr.. Mayer
who accompanied his wife to Denver,
went on to Rush Center, and Larned
Kas., where he will visit relatives.
for few weeks.
It's now Papa Hall" News to this
effect was received Saturday evening,
the happy event taking place Satur-
day morning at Pueblo where Mrs.
Hall has been the past couple weeks
with her mother. Mrs. T. d. Burns.
It's a girl and arrived Saturday morn
Ing. OF course Roy wanted boy and
SO did Grandpa Burns, but you can't
sometimes most always tell about this
and they smile just the same as all
parties are doing nicely.
Laboring under the hallucination
that he was losing his mind. William
Vandaniker made an unsuccessful at
tempt to commit suicide by cutting
his throat about 10 o'clock Saturday
night in the rear of his home. He was
discovered an hour later and taken to
the Ochsner hospital. He lost consid-
erable blood and is very weak. but is
| reported out of danger this afternoon.
| ]. T. Hobbs and son, Frank. arrived
| from Pennington last night. The
formers daughter, Mrs. Alice Heather
of Silverton Joined them here. This
| morning the party left for TRIP
through California, beginning with
| San Francisco, and then through Ore
gon. They expect to be absent. about
two months. The journey was quite
a surprise to Mrs. Heather. as she was
on her way to visit her father al
Pennington when she met him here
Henry Ludewig was in from his
ranch this morning with load o.
wheat that tested SO pounds to thu
bushel and consequently he received {
good price, $1.55, at the Graden Mer
camille company mills. The farmers
are not only fortunate in raising goot
crops this year but they are fortunate
In receiving good prices. 60 pount
wheat bringing $1.50 at the presen
time.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

II is needless to say that accidents
Will not stop aeronautics. An annual
casualty list equal to that At Gettys-
burg has not interrupted railroad
operation and growth. But 1t would
be : great thing to reduce the dan.
gers OF all kinds of locomotion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Mr.. Taft's labors On the bench, in
the Philippines. in Cuba, at Panama
and in the war department are sam
pie of what a good workman can
do while agitators are simply making
q noise.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

The visit to the fleet to Australia
has added fresh leaf to the informa-
tion Of British diplomatists on the
subject Of an alliance with yellow
races. No white man with coast on
the Pacific is willing to 60 into such
an arrangement.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Two young women kissed Candidate
Hisgen when he |as notified that he
had been nominated for the presiden-
cy. II he isn't successful this time
Mrs. Hisgen may not let him run any
more.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

During the first six months Of 1a08
the exports of the United States de-
clined $62.000.000. and British exports
declined $4,000. .oc0. The recent furry
was world issue and not local dis
turbance.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

It is reported that WI Ting Fang Is
to be recalled by the Chinese govern
ment for talking too much. Unfor-
tunately there are great many peo-
pie who cannot be disciplined in this
way-
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Ieta county. his wife, son. Tom. and
Pagosa Springs last evening, who will
daughter, Terrie. were arrivals from
take in the fair.
DOC" f. M. Taylor and wife came
in from Pagosa Springs last night to
attend the fair. They will be the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Ross McGirr,
their relatives during their stay.
w. L. Bostwick and wife are oveI
from Pagosa Springs to take In the
fair. Mr.. Bostwick has entered his
horse "Duggan" in the trotting race
this afternoon.
J. w. Bozman OF Cortez was al
arrival from Kansas City last night
Mr.. Bozman intended to spend thii
week in Durango. but the news OF the
big fire at Cortez may hasten his re
turn.
Mrs. Robert Pearson Of Silvertol
and sister. Miss Darlington OF Colo
rado Springs, arrived on this morn
ing's train from Silverton. They will
be the guests of Mrs. Fred Egan dur
ing the fair.
Attorney A. NJ. Edwards OF Farm
| ington arrived on last nights Red All
pie and left this morning for ADD
| oueraue to attend the irrigation COZ
| gress.
| w. A. Carson, an old resident of l.
| Plata county, but now in the mercai
| tile business in Pennington, made
| flying trip to Durango last night, r.
turning home this morning.
George r. Dolf of Ophir, George
Wagner and John M. Wagner, bot
of Telluride, were overnight guests
the Strater. who were here on a mil
ing deal. They returned home toda,
]
]. e. Cotton of Pagosa Springs,
well known land owner of Archule'
county, arrived last evening on plea
ure bent. Mr.. Cotton says he has a
tended the fair several years and 6
ways enjoys it.
Among the visitors from Silvertt
arriving this morning were: Mr.
Lou Haus, Mrs. Chas. Carney. Mi
Elsie Colmer, VIM. German and wifi
William Ennis and wife, Mrs. Orr
Bosworth, Frank Mcdonald and Cha
ley Nelson.
Tom West, who has been visitir
his uncle and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs.
C. Bowman, for the past two month
left for his Pueblo home today TT
change and rest has proved very ben
fetal to Toms health, which was son
what run down at the time of his 8
rival in this city.
Miss s. Rasmussen was a returnii
passenger from Trinidad last eve
ing, where she spent the past fl
weeks in visit her brother. She vi
the guest of the Palace last night,
parting today for La Plata, N. n
where she makes her home with a
other brother, H. R. Rasmussen.
The fair committee request the bu.
ness men of Durango to decorate
soon as possible. Flags and buntiI
add much to the appearance Of Il
town at such time, furnishing a fe
tive air to the occasion, and are
directly a courtesy to the visitor
Many of the windows are already
gala array need but flags and buntil
to make an attractive appearance.
Shorty Franklin of the Peters Pap
company was In the city last mig
wearing his famous smile. Mr.. Fran
nard was the daughter of the pione
advantage, since he landed some got
business during his brief stay. F
went to Silverton this morning. retur
ing Wednesday to finish up. Wond'
If that smile wouldn't be good to by
notize voters? Seems to work c
buyers all right. Candidates in Il
coming election had better see Short
Maybe they can rent his smile at re
sonable ratesl
MRS. C. A. LEONARD DEAD.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

A splendid ticket for Republicans of
La Plata county, il the universal YER
dict Of the ticket placed In the field
by the Republicans Monday.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Chicago may have a fourteen-story
school building. Perhaps 1t will be su.
perfluous to add that the intention
is to make It . high school
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Postal card polls are Of little inter
est to New York city this year. II
remembers that the state was thus
figured for Parker In 1904. but In the
actual returns he was 1852 behind.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Rhode Island reminds Bryan that
his receptions there have been more
cordial and votes fewer than In any
other state" The compliment tickles
the lecturer II not the politician.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01


etats Ticket.
For supreme Court Judges
A r. KING Of Delta.
JOSEPH 9. HELM Of Denver.
JOHN N. MAXWELL Of Lake.
LUTHER N. GODDARD Of Dsnvsr.
Presidential Electors
J. 8. CARNAHAN Of Mesa.
THOMAS r. WALSH OF Arapahos.
WILLIAM STOREY Of Ouray.
c. A BAlLREICH Of Pueblo.
JOHN N. SPRINGER Of Denver.
Congressman 1t Large
JAMES c. BURGER Of Denver.
For Congressman Second District
WARREN A. HAGGOTT.
Governor
JESSE +. MCDONALD Of Lake.
Lieutenant Governor
G. v. BENSON Of Larimer.
Secretary OF State
TIMOTHY o'CoNNoR Of Boulder
Treasurer
GEORGE D. sTATLER Of Weld.
Auditor
8. II. STEVENS of Las Animas.
Attorney General
GEORGE L. HODGES Of Denver.
Superintendent Of Public Instruction
KATHERINE l.. CRAIG Of Jefferson
Railroad Commissioners
W. L. DAYTON Of Denver.
N. j. GUERIN of Chaffee.
q. @. WITHERS Of Pueblo.
Regents of the State University
o. J. PFEIFFER Of Denver.
w. J. KING Of Saguache.
For State Senator
@. T. CLINE
For District Attorney
A. R. MOLLETTE
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Our people are In for good time
this week and permitting politics to
take rest
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

George r. Tiffany, Jr., has been con-
fined to the house for the past few
days with pneumonia
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

DR.. q. v. Copp was an arrival Sat.
urday evening from Telluride. and "a
in town for few days, at the Strater
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

]. A. Lsughren, an ex-hotel man
formerly Of Pennington. now of Ration.
N. NJ, is at the Strater.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01
REPusLlcAN NATIONAL TICKET.

For President
WILLIAM X. TAFT eS ohle.
For Vice President
LANES Q. SHERMAN Of Now YORK
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

w. W. Grimes and wife OF Silverton
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
gar Buchanan. They returned on the
morning train.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Mrs. Beale. who has been visiting
her brother. Fl. l.. Dixon for several
weeks, left for Oklahoma City yester-
day morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

L. l.. Stimson of Greeley arrived Sat
urday evening and departed for Cor
tex Sunday morning. Mr.. Stimson is
interested in the big Montezuma val
ley ditch.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

John Charles of Denver, govern.
ment supervisor of construction, re-
turned from Shiprock last night where
he has been inspecting the new build
ings and departed for Grand Junction
this morning.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

B. d. Harshberger came in from a
trip to the oil fields at Blum City last
night. He expects to be in town for
few days during the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

DR.. Lillian Pollock. one Of the head
managers Of the Women Of Woodcraft.
will accompany Head Consul Boak and
Head Clerk Benson Of the Woodmen
Of the World. from Denver to attend
the Woodmen log rolling on We'd
nesday. They will arrive tomorrow
night and will be given reception at
Wocdmen hall. All camp and circle
members are cordially invited to at
tend.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Among the visitors from Silvertor
arriving this morning were: Mrs
Lou Haus, Mrs. Chas. Carney. Miss
Elsie Colmer, VIM. German and wife
William Ennis and wife. Mrs. OrriI
Bosworth, Frank Mcdonald and Char
ley Nelson.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Among the visiting pioneers are Mr..
and Mrs. Dacre Dunn. Mr.. and Mrs.
Ezra Elliott, Mrs. E. ]. Shaw and son
Byron and Chas. Ydren and wife Of
Del Norte. and Mr.. and Mrs. Dan New.
comb OF La Jara. Mr.. Newcomb was
slated to go to albuquerque as one Of
three appointed to look after the San
Luis exhibit at the albuquerque fair,
but he concluded he would by far pre-.
Ter to mingle with the trail blazers.
Del Norte In the early days was known
as the gate way to the San Juan and
Inc Herald Is pleased to have several
OF her distinguished citizens with n
on this occasion.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

John English, landlord OF the Pal.
ace hotel. returned last evening from
trip to Pagosa Springs. We must
not forget that Sanford was along.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

Mrs. Robert Pearson Of Silverton
and sister. Miss Darlington OF Colo
RADIO Springs, arrived on this morn
ing's train from Silverton. They VIII
be the guests of Mrs. Fred Egan dur
ing the fair.
Semi-weekly herald., 1908-10-01

J. w. Bozman OF Cortez was an
arrival from Kansas City last night
Mr.. Bozman intended to spend this
week in Durango. but the news OF the
big fire at Cortez may hasten his re-
turn.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
HEFLIN'S TARGET IN THETOILS
Louis Lundy Accused of AsSaulting
Aged Black Woman.
Negro Was shot at by Alabama Rep
resentative on Street Car
Nearly a Month Ago.

Charged with brutally assaulting Nan
ME Hickman, an aged and paralyzed
negro woman, Louis Lundy. the negro
who was shot on March p by Repre-
sentative J. Thomas Heflin, of Alabama.
was locked up at the Second precinct
station last night.
The police say Lundy went TO the home
Of the aged woman, at 40 o street alley,
and made himself Objectionable. The wo-
man tried to get him out Of the house
Then, it is alleged, he struck her with
his fist. The police say he admits strik-
ing her.
Lundy gave his age at the station as
thirty-three years, and his address as
6lS Horans court southeast.
Lundy was shot by the Southern Con
gresham month ago, when he insisted
upon drinking whisky in a street car
in the presence Of white women.
When told to desist, the negro replied
to Hefin with profanity. The latter an
swe~ed with several shots from his re
volver. one of which hit the negro in the
head. the other striking Thomas Nc
Creary. a New York horseman, in the
right leg.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
APRIL 2e IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

1871 Christopher Newport with three vessels and 100
enigTanss, forming the first permanent English
colony. stood into Chesapeake Bay. which
seemed 10 invite the entrance"
l65s-The first assembly in Connecticut held at New
ton lnow Harfordl,
I77T-Danbury Conn burned and the military stores
destroyed BY the British. under Tyon.
Isl9-The Odd Fellows Society first organized in the
United States at Baltimore.
lsSl-Imprisonmeut for debt abolished in the State
Of New Yerk
ls65-Gen- Johnston surrendered to Gen. Sherman.
1851. Wilkes Booth, the murderer Of President
Lincoln, after ten days wandering and misery,
tracked 10 & barn near Bowling Green, Va.
and refusing to surrender. IS shot.
lSI2-United States ship Kansas released AmsFi-
can steamship ViFginius from blockade by
Spanish menof-war in port Of Aspinwall.
lSl9-President Hayes issued a proclamation warning
settlers rot Of the Indian race from the Indian
Territory
lsS-Germany notified the United States that tariff
agreement viii expire March J. 1906.
l9-Secretary Taft ordered 2500 more troops TO San
Francisco. Cal. Tornado swept over large area
Of Texas. laying one town Of i500 inhabitants
IN ruins; fifteen reported dead.
ls1l- jamestown Exposition opened by President
Roosevelt with review Of the asets o. Eve ns-
tionsi pressed button which WEs 70 starr ma
chinerT.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
BANQUET GIVEN MRS. M'LEAN
Several Hundred Associates in D. A.
R. Homer President General.
Secretary StFaus Drops in and Says
a Few WOrds-HOnoF
Guest Is Toasted.

Mrs. Donald Mclean. president general
Of the D. A. r, was tended a banquet
last night By several hundred Of her as
sociates in the Seventeenth Continental
Congress.
It was a merry crowd which gathered
in the big dining-room at the New Willard
Hotel around tables that had been lavish
" decorated with lies and red carnations.
Mrs. Mclean was fanked by Mrs H s.
Bowron, Miss Charlotte Emerson Main,
Mrs. A E Patton, Of Pennsylvania, and
Mrs J. Eakin Gadsby to whom is due
much Of the success Of the banquet, and
who was toastmistress.
During the evening, Oscar S. Straus,
Secretary Of Commerce and Labor. paid
a visit to the banquet and said a few
words.
Mrs. Mclean was gowned in black
spangled lace, and carried Richmond
roses and violets Mrs. Gadsby wore an
Empire white satin: Mrs. A. z. Patton, in
cream silk. Miss Edith Patton. blue silk
chiffon; Mrs. Bowron, white satin; Mrs
Main, white lace.
Among out-of-town guests who were
Mrs. Kosson, Mrs. Bowers. Mrs. Norris
Mrs Simpkins, Mrs John R. Walker. OF
Missouri. Mrs. De Keim, Pennsylvania,
black ana white silk, Mrs. Barker, black
lace; Miss Ritchie, black net: Mrs Bates,
black lace; Mrs. Bachelor. black velvet
and spangles; Mrs. kearfOtt blue silk
Mrs. Prescott Smith, white crepe de
chine; Mrs. II. G. Hollenberg. black silk:
Mrs. Palmer. Of Maine; Mrs c. Wilson.
white lace; Mrs. c. Mlllword official
stenographer; Mrs. Williams, blue chif-
fon; Mrs Mussay, cream satin; Mrs
Draper, black spangled net; Mrs Meri-
wether, black chiffon and Jet; Mrs. H.
f Cook, black net; Mrs. Ben Johnson,
blue silk; Mrs. ]. Harvey Matthew, Mrs.
Is. H. Nudge, Mrs. II. H Chamber
lain, white lace; Mrs r. S. Mcclellan.
pink silk: Mrs. Tethers, Mrs Roche.
white lace; Mrs. Ferguson. white lace.
Mrs. J. Eakin Gadsby. of the District,
toastmistress, offered a toast 20 Mrs.
Mclean that vas heartily received. Mrs.
Gadsby paid high tribute to Mrs. Mclean,
and IN particular said:
ITO the representative woman Of Amer
lea, morally, socially, and intellectually.
one whose high ideals of youth have
been realized In maturity. our leader. our
head, and our dear friend, Mrs. Donald
Mclean"
The banquet was the last reunion Of
the congress. When the happy revelers
left the hotel at midnight it was to an
accompaniment of good wishes and re-
luctant good-bys
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
GRANT BIRTHDAY PLANS.
Big Celebration of Anniversary in
Washington by War Veterans.

Big Celebration of Anniversary in
Washington by War Veterans,
With the flying OF flags from sunrise
to sunset, and a celebration by the De-
partment OF the Potomac at night in the
New York Avenue PRESBYTERIAN Church,
Washington will honor the eighty-sixtb
birthday anniversary Of Ulysses S. Grant
tomorrow.
An elaborate programme has been ar
ranged for Monday night at the New
York Avenue Presbyterian Church.
Gen. Nelson A. Miles, Z. S. A., retired.
will preside; there will be a flag drill
by the ladies' societies of the G, A, R.
the Marine Band Will furnish music, and
there viii be addresses by Representa-
tive Gardner, Of Michigan; Representa-
tive Hull, and prominent members OF the
G, A. X.
Other participants in the exercises will
include Mrs. Mary N. Scott, Mrs. Ethelyn
NJ Smart, Mrs. Margaret Standiford, Rev.
Charles Wesley Gallagher. and Rev. Wal
lace Radcliffe.
The several committees appointed by
Col A. S. Perham are busily arranging
70 make the celebration the best in the
history OF the department.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
BARGAINS IN SUMNER STYLES.
s. Kann, Sons & Co. offer Special In
ducements in seasOBabIe Goods.

AACGhEAAS HI 0oUAHs
That the beginning of summer is here
In earnest is made manifest by the hosts
of wonderful summer bargains that S.
Kann, Sons & Co. are announcing for to-
morrow
Extraordinary displays Of wash goods,
there are. and an Immense notion sale,
interesting quotations in black and white
summer silks, cream dress goods and
many other summer fabrics.
The display Of wash goods, in the new
location, with all the additional space al
lotted, Is something quite unusual. A
fast black silk batiste at exactly half
price is the leader OF a long list of excep-
tionally fine wash goods offerings.
Several latest style new shapes in trim
med hats, among which are the Hippo
drome," the Lady Cay" 'St, Regis, ="
and others. viii attract those who are up
10 the minute in the matter of headgear.
Mention is also made oe handsome
dress nets at almost half price Regular
and hlet meehes. Just now women are
buying much OF this class Of material for
waists to wear with the jumper dresses
and others Of q similar style
Lingerie dresses Ia the latest models are
advertised for tomorrow IN a large as
sortmeHt Of styles. and long range Of
prices. The lingerie dress is the leading
favoTite. White linen suiting is also a
great favorite for the new Princess style
dresses. and these are quite elaborateiy
trimmed with white braids and filet trim
mings
Among the other announcements OF
yard goods specials that Of pure white
linen sutings at much less than usual
prices will attract those women VINO tol-
low the trend of fashion closely.
Another strong indication that summer
is really here is the advertisement Of fur
niture for the lawn OF porch. 5. hann,
Sons e. co. have installed new line or
fine reed and rattan furniture for sum
mer use in their new fourth floor depart
ment The Jumbo rocker and folding
rocker advertised for tomorrow are cer-
tainly attractive enough in style and
price to draw many visitors 10 tEts new
department.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
MARRIAGE LICENSES.

Charles c. Estes. s3 and Lena B. johnson. is
both Of Mineral Va. Rev F. NJ. Bristol
Thomas H. Ramsey 2. Warrenton. Va. and
Matilda C. Klsger. 2 Rev John 7. Huddle.
Chester r. Wood. 2 and olive Myer, q potornac
SPRINGS Va. Rev. w. @. Mcneil.
Willard E. Wyhe, %, and Annette L. Creighton.
Is. Rev. S, H Greene.
William W. Bowman. q and Eneline Hubbard.
2. Rev J. f. Moore
Niaclav Now 3. and Ruzena Komisek, ls both Of
Baltimore. sid C. S. Bundy. justice Of the peace.
COLORED.
Inman Brown, 3, and Julia Saunders, q. Rev.
Edward Lee
Erpest Clark. g ard Susie smith. IS Rev. Jesse
A. TAYLOR
Richard c baltimore, q. and Emily E. Lewis. 3.
Rsy. Q. II. BTcoks
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
D. A. R. CONGRESS NOTES.

Kentucky has issued a State year book,
which chronicles the work OF the whole
State
Miss Janet Richards. official reader. is
one Of the hardest worked women at the
congress.
Miss Emily J. Hawkins, Of Buffalo, N
Y, while attending the congress. is the
guest Of Mr.. and Mrs J. w Hawkins, Of
the MontTose.
One Of the most efficient District work.
ers Is Mrs. J. Eakin Gadsky. historian
general She is an ardent supporter OF
Mrs. Mclean.
The new chapter organized in the Dis
trict OF Columbia in February was named
By the president general Tor one OF her
Revolutionary ancestors.
Intense interest was taken IN the re-
port Of the state regent Of the District
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
TWO BOYS STEAL DYNAMITE.
Escape Death and Are Placed on
Probation by Judge De Lacy.

Escape Death and Are Placed on
Probation by Judge De Lacy.
After narrow escape from being blown
70 pieces with a quantity Of dynamite,
which they had stolen, William Fay and
Ralph Barnelle, said 10 live at 1915 X
street and 1873 Georgia avea4e southeast.
were placed on five months probation by
Judge De Lacy in the Juvenile Court
yesterday. Before passing sentence the
judge gave the boys a severe lecture.
The boys took a quantity Of dynamite
from tool box in the vicinity of the
gas plant several DAYS ago. They were
seen by Samuel Mason, a private watch
man. who gave chase Seeing they were
IN danger Of being caught, the boys threw
the explosive into an open sewer.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
NEGRO CHILD DRINKS POISON.
Drained Bottle He Found in Yard,
but VIII Live.

Richard Johnson. negro, four years
old. drank small amount Of carbolic
acid. shortly after o'clock last night
His condition is not serious.
William Short, sixty-fOur years old, OF
704 c street southwest. while cleaning a
yard at 1882 ThiTty-third street north
west found a number Of empty bottles
He gave them to Ed. Johnson, a negro,
to sell.
Johnson took them to his home, Z
Keady's court He left the bottle in the
yard. There his brother Richard found
them. In a spirit OF curiosity he drained
the contents Of one bottle. It contained
carboic acid
The boy was sent to the Georgetown
Hospital and was later taken home.
The Washington herald., 1908-04-26
RUSSELL COMING HOME.
Venezuelan Minister VIII Confer
with Secretary Root,

The State Department has eabled TO w.
". Russell, American Minister &c Ven
ezuela, authorizing him TO leave Caracas
on leave Of absence on Monday On ac-
count of the quarantine at La Guaira,
the gunboat Dubuque. which is now on
her way TO Curacao. will take Mr.. Russell
aboard at Porto Cabello and convey him
to Curacao in time TO catch a merchant
steamer for the United States.
In the event that no merchant steamer
is available, the Dubuque will carry Mr..
Russell to some other port in the West
Indies. where he will be able to catch
a merchant liner. Mr.. Russell, several
months ago, asked the department to
grant him leave Of absence for sixty days.
He will return to Washington for con-
ferences with Secretary of State Root
over conditions in Venezuela.