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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
TRIES SUICIDE AT 1922 YEARS.
Aged Neeress in Indiana Poorhouse
Says She Has Lived Long Enough.

KOKOMO, Ind, Sept. AIRS. Luz
cy Washington, a negress who is said
to be 1922 years old, is dying as the re-
suit of two attempts at suicide. She
was in childhood a servant in the
husehold of President Madison and
remembers seeing Washington. A
few weeks ago she was picked up at
the foot of stairway at the county
poorhouse. Her fall was supposed to
have been an accident, but her talk in
dicated that she sought to end her life.
For the last three weeks she has re-
fused all food. q have lived long
enough" she says,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Sorghum ms Fodder.

We plow the ground In the spring
after corn planting. says Kansas cor
respondent In Prairie Farmef. The lat
ter part Of June Is soon enough, be.
cause II you sow too early 1t will get
ripe and you will have to cut II In the
warm weather of August. 1t Is better
to plant so you can cut 1t Just before
frost. II will keep better and Is not
liable TO sour. as II might do II cut In
the warm weather. We SOW 1t broad
cast. about two bushels to the acre. BE
sure and SOW II thick or II will grow
big. rank stalks. which will be hard to
handle and stock viii not eat SO well.
We aim to feed it out before Christmas
or before Il freezes too much. or course.
II II is fine, say like millet. 1t will keep
Just as good as any hay. We usually
cut 1t with moving machine, rake 1t.
put 1t in big shocks and feed from the
shocks just as needed, as 1t will keep
Just as well as II stacked. for II 1t is
coarse and rank the stalks will have
lots OF Juice In them and will not
keep II stacked. Sorghum fodder Is
splendid for all kinds Of stock. Hogs
viii eat II with relish; cattle and
horses like It also.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
COUNCIL MEETING.

The city council met last evening.
All present with the exception of AL
dermen Patterson and Buskirk.
Very little business of Importance
was transacted A petition for LID
uor license was presented by John
kellenberger and was granted John
Jakino petitioned for license to
transfer his license from Mexican
Flats to the building Just below the
Strater hotel A petition objecting
to the same was presented by Stilwell
IL Co. and others. The petitions We're
laid on the table, which means that
Jakino must continue business at the
same old stand
Reports of city officers We're read.
ordered received and filed.
Alderman Rivers recommended that
bridge connecting North and South
Durango be repaired within the next
two weeks. He suggested that the
northeast corner seemed to be weak
est point. While the matter came
under the control of his committee.
before acting, he preferred that it be
discussed by the council No action
was taken.
The total amount of the citys indebt-
edness for the month of August was
s., ,639S
Tho itani1nl hille n,, oe enlI,u,s.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Governor Wood Sails for Cuba.

NORFOLK, Va, Governor Leonard
Wood sailed yesterday for Havana.
The governor said the election for
president, vice president, congress
men and six civil governors of the
island would be held within the next
eight months. He says the new gov
ernment will be in working order in
side of the next year. He believes
Estrada Palma to be the most popu-
lar presidential candidate, with Gen.
Gomez second. The new government
will sart out without penny of dent
and will have half a million dollars
placed in the treasury by the states.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
HARD BLOW FOR COLOMBIA.
Rebels Sink Gunboat and Take Large
Number of Prisoners.

NEW YORK, Sept. "A dispatch
to the Tribune says the rebels have
sunk the gunboat La Popa and took
a large number of prisoners. There
We're many lives lost, but the number
cannot be learned, as the ship went
down so miles from Savaniville. 1t
was loaded with Colombian soldiers
and supplies and the blow will be a
hard one for the Colombian govern
ment. as the navy of that country is
decidly short now. The revolutions
lists are now preparing for attacks on
both land and sea with a determine
tion to make quick ending of the
war
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Will Not Continue Propaganda.

HAVANA, Sept 1T Is the belief
among many Americans tina; the
Merchants Union of Havana will not
continue its propaganda to obtain q
reduction in American customs in IA
vor of Cuban products. While Pres
idcnt Gambia favors it, there are cor-
trin elements connected with the cor
II rats MS that hampers Senor Gam
hd' work. These elements it is SAID
are Spaniards WHO well realize that
II reductions are made as has been
proposed in American custom duties
it will practically shut Spain out of
Ci.hn.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Police Make a Rich Find.

CHICAGO. Sept 4.-The police last
night found hidden away in remote
place a big box containing the treas
ure taken from Hagerman's jewelry
store last Thursday morning. The
box contained $500 in cash besides
$4,000 worth of fine jewelry. When
Mr. Hagerman visited the police sta
ton and found his goods he wept for
joy. Yesterday" he said, 81 was q
ruined man. Today l can again go
into business"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
HOT ON
THE TRAIL
Sheriff and Posse After the
Cotton Belt Train
Robbers
Bandits Are in Sulphur River
Bottoms Making for
Louisiana Line

TENARkANA, Ark. Sept. 4.-Dep-
uty Sheriff Rochells with posse of
90 men left here at | o'clock this
morning to overhaul the six train
robbers who held mp the Cotton Belt
passenger train last night The out
laws are known TO be in the Sulphur
River bottoms, moving towards the
Louisiana line. The amount of the
swag secured by the bandits is still
kept secret, although it is known to
have been over $4,000.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
The H..s Of ts. Flock.

Lots OF bone. large, strong joints and
a fiat rather than q round. pipestem
leg are the things to Insist upon. The
belly and back line should both be
straight. the back broad and the skin
bright red, though dark and even light
er skinned rams are sometimes very
vigorous. This Is not the rule how.
ayar
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
On a Technical Point.

CRIPPLE CREEK, Sept. 4.-The
disgruntled members of the Pharma-
cist Gold Mining company claim that
the annual election of officers held
Monday was Illegal because it was
held on legal holiday. which is in
violation of the Colorado statutes. A
suit to set aside the election will prob
ably be brught by C. n. Miller, who
failed to be reelected as director.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
How to Make Golden Fleece.

For this break fine and melt In fry
Ing pan half a pound of rich cheese.
When soft, add one cupful OF sweet
cream and pinch of cayenne. When
thoroughly blended. break on this five
fresh eggs; cover for two minutes.
When the whites begin to set. remove
the cover. add a pinch of salt and beat
the mass briskly with a large spoon
for n few minutes. 1t will rise In n
yellow foam. Serve on milk crackers
buttered and heated in the oven.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
How 10 Clean p,c,ur. Frnm..

The best preparation for cleaning pic
ture frames or restoring furniture Is a
mixture Of three parts OF llnseed oil
and one part OF spirits OF turpentine.
IL not only removes scratches, but re-
stores wood to It's original color. leav-
ing luster upon the surface. 1t should
be applied with woolcn cloth and
then rubbed when dry With a silk cloth.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Another September Wedding.

At 1915 this afternoon the ceremony
uniting Chester u. Knight. of the Ami
mas Valley, and Miss Jessie Haun. Of
Kansas City, was performed by Judge
Houy. The happy pair then departed
for Trimble whore they will make
their future home Their friends
wish them long and happy life to-
gether. The Herald extends congra--
ulations and best wishes for bright
future
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Will Try Electricity.

NEW YORK, Sept. 4.-President
Frank Trumbull OF the Colorado g.
Southern railway announced this
morning to the board Of directors
that the question of applying electric
ity to the campany's suburban lines
near Denver was now being consider
ed. Experts are report upon the
plan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
How to Make Puree of Spinach.

Press half IA cupful Of boiled spinach
through colander. Add a teaspoon
ful of onion juice; beat the yolk Of an
egg light and stir into three glasses Of
milk. Add the spinach and let II come
to the boiling point. This soup is not
only. food. but tonic, both spinach and
yolk of egg containing iron In its most
available form. For this reason spin
ach is one of the most valuable Of
vegetables
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05

The funeral of Marjorie Russell.
the infant child of Mr.. and Mrs. l.. l..
Russell. occurred this afternoon at
o'clock from the residence on Fifth
avenue. Rev. Ferguson conducted
the services.
The funeral services OF Sister Ma,
ry Charles will be held tomorrow
morning at 8 o'clock from st Colum-
bias church.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
The EcumenicaI Conference.

LONDON, Sept. 4.-The Methodist
world is assembled in the ecumenical
conference in City Road chapel. which
was founded by John Wesley, the fa-
ther of Methodism. Prayers for
President Mckinley, King Edward and
other notables were offered as well as
for the world in general, also petit
tions to the Almighty that the Meth
odist and Episcopal churches might
be united in one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
How to Darn Stockings.

SILK floss is one Of the best things to
use in darnlng stockings, although a
strong and smooth darn for merino
stockings may be made by using both
stout cotton and wooden yarn. When
going over the break for the first time,
have the threads of cotton. Then put
In the cross layer OF wooden yarn. In
drawing the threads In linen first rub
the surface to be drawn with white
sOaD,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
The Lieutenant Was Discharged

CHICAGO. Sept. 4.-Lieutenant Pc
ter Joyce of the city police force, with
others. was discharged from the force
for taking expense accounts. He has
now applied for an Injunction. All
the evidence against the lieutenant
was hearsay evidence.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Jones Went Up Against It.

NEW YORK. Sept. 4.-Charles NJ
Jones, a millionaire of Sacramento,
Cal. who has been seeing the town
here for some time and who won five
thousand dollars on Crescus recently,
reported to the police that he had
been up pfinst it. He claims conf
dence men, assisted by woman,
touched him for his five thousand.
The police are investigating the case.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Receives Many Invites.

CHICAGO, Sept. 4.-Vice President
Roosevelt is in this city today. He
says he has received several thou
sand invitations to speak this fall at
various places. While he cannot ac
cept all the invitations. he is very
desirous of disappointing no one.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Grant to Succeed Merriam.

DENVER Sept At is understood
that General Fred d. Grant will sue
ceed General Merriam as commander
of the Department of Colorado. Gen.
Grant has asked for active service
and would be willing to go back to the
Philippines, but the war department
prefers having him remain in this
country. 1t is expected he will take
charge of Gen. Merriam's command.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Albert Clark Elected.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.-ColoneI
Albert Clark of Boston, prominent
financier, has been elected chairman
of the industrial commission to sue.
Dakota.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
All japan Is Stirred Up.

VICTORIA, Sept. Mail advices
state that all Japan Is stirred up over
the outrageous treatment of japanese
ldies aboard the steamer Nippon Ma
ru by the United States quarantine
officers at Honolulu. The discrim-
lnation between white ladies' and the
Japanese has cut the national PRIDE to
the quick.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
The First Stake Driven.

ST. LOUIS, Sept. 4.-William II.
Thompson, chairman on grounds and
buildings, yesterday drove the first
stake for the worlds fair in Forest
Park. A formal programme was car
ried ont, including an address by
Isaac Taylor. chairman of the commit.
tee on architecture, and remarks by
President Francis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Not on the Road to Ruin.

LONDON. Sept 4-Lord Avebury
in an address to the Nottingham
chamber of commerce said that Eng.
land was not on the road to CONNER
cial ruin as is reported. He admits.
however, that Germany and the
United States have made wonderful
gains in trade upon Great Britsin. but
he attributes this to their greatly in
creased population.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Kaiser Receives the ENJOYS.

POTSDAM, Sept. 4.-Emperor Will
liam received Prince Chun, the head of
the Chinese expiatory mission at 12:30
today. Baron Won Richtoff, minis
ter of foreign affairs, was in attend
andce. Prince Chun this afternoon
placed a beautiful wreath upon the
grave ofg the late Empress Frederick
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
A Big Strawboard Trust.

NEW YOR,. Sept A strawboard
trust has been formed here with II
capital stock OF thirty millions. The
new corporation will be known as he
United Box. Strawboard g. Paper CO.
1t takes in all the large manufacturers
in this line in the country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
in Plate Mill Starts Up.

McKEESPORT, Sept. 4.-The Dem
Ter tin plate mill started mp this af
ternoon with the prospects of having
full force of men within day or
two. Deputy sheriffs are present
to prevent trouble
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Strike at Tube Works Broken.

PITTSBURG, Sept 4.-The strike
at the Pennsylvania Tube works is
broken. Two hundred of the men
returned to work this morning and il
is thought coo more of the strikers
will go back to work this afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Head of Steamship Line Dead.

BEVERLY, Mass, Sept 4.-Freder-
lex Warren the head of the Warren
steamship line. died this morning as
the result of a runaway accident.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
aupports DR.. Koch.

the famous phvsiclogist, supports
the theory of DR. Koch that bovine
tuberculosis is rot communicable
to human beings. The professor q
year or so ago made several tests
and not single person was infected
with the disease after being inoccu-
l,.Cd
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
A Cheap Newspaper Outfit.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4.-William
j. Bryan has purchased the outfit OF
the National Watchman from the
Northwest Publishing company for
the sum of five dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Cinnamon Suffocated.

- NEW YORK. Sept. A fire in
Pell street. In the heart of the Chin
ese quarter, today resulted in The
death of three Cinnamon by suffoca-
tion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Reet PuIp For sheen.

Twenty thousand mutton sheep are
being fattened at Rocky Ford. Colo.
on beet pulp, with little Corn added.
There Is another waste product" be-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-09-05
Collector for Arizona.

WASHINGTON. Sept. 4.-The pres
ident today appointed Frank l.. Doan
to be collector of customs for Ari-
Zona
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11
Orange Grov ss and -.s Orange Lands

co acres of the finest orange land in the valley at q great. SACRIFICE. OWNERS MUST SELL.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

DROPPED A CIPHER.-In noting the incorporation of the Centennial No. Mining company yesterday the cap ital stock was given at S35,000. It should have read s350, GOO.
 A WINTER VISITOR-Miss Stella Pauff arrived here yesterday morning on the NJ. 6 P. from Weston, O., to spend the winter with Mir. and Mrs. "A. V. Pauff, she being a sister of MT. Pauff.
 THE REFORM SCHOOL-Mr. Jo- seph Fi7eid left on last nights train for Benson on business connected with the erection of the territorial reform school. Mr. Fifeld says he expects to begin construction abourJanuary l.
 PRAYER MEETnNG.-Ther will be the usual mid-week prayer meeting at the Baptist church this evening. pre- ceded by the meeting Of the Christian culture class. Friends who met the board of deacons on Monday evening are requested to be present.
 COSTS IN BUCKEYE CAsE.-Jus- ticc Gray yesterday charged to the county the costs in the Buckeye canal which had accrued in his court The amount was only s1.75. The greater part of the costs of the case. lnCluQIng the arrest CT the tWenty-tnreC men, were made in Justice Burnetts court. where the action was originally brought.
 A NEW AWNING.-It is so beastly hot these wintry afternoons that MT. Harry Jones has decided to place an awning along the Center street side of his business block to keep the sun eff his tenants and the public. The framework of the awning will be of iron pipe and the mechanics are now putting 1t in place
 PROBATE COURT.-Jasper Dobbs was appointed yesterday Tn probate court the guardian of Edward J. Sulli- van, an insane person. Sullivan was sent to the asylum from this county about four months ago. His property consists of an $500 mortgage. secured by property in Graham county. There was another inmate of the asylum who needed a guardian, and while the court was about it he appointed Mir. Dobbs. His last ward is Edwyn L.. Morrison. R. r. Doll was appointed administrator O; the estate of J. 4. Hitler and NJ. F. Bunker, Thomas. Bowe and Charles Slankard were named as appraisers of
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

knowledge of sugar beet growing, that
 beets require d much smaller quantity of water than alfelfa or any other farm product that can be grown here in commercial quantities. On that point alone rests one of the strongest arguments put forth in favor of beet culture. With the same amount Of water the farmer can produce q much sreater acreage of teets, and the pro duct, which is sold in advance, will Bring in q larger income per acre. MT Sampscll will leave here on December 2Gth. and he is doing his utmost to SC cure contracts for the requisite 5000 acres. He is meeting with good sue cess in some quarters. but the people are not responding IS readily as they should, when it is considered that there can bc no loss in the matter. 1T is as near sure thing as could be asked for. There is every possible req son for believing the beets can be grown successfully. and the market is afforded in advance. And if they can be grown at all successfully there is big money in the business.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

We have a most complete list of ranches from 3 acre.; up. Three of them are exceptionally fine residence prop erty within miles of the city and can be bought right.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

2-story, room house on North First avenue, with mooern improvement, owner will give immediate possession, or lease the property of purchaser for one year for F per cent on selling price. We have also s1,000 residences on same terms.
 Fine building lot on North First st, south of Bennett Lane. $500.
 Why pay rent when you can buy well located home for $500. S2O0 cash, balance as rent.
 If you are looking for q good busi- ness opening come and see. We have several that will bear investigation.
 HOUSES TO RENT.
 MONEY TO LOAN.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

Maximum temperature, e; minimum temperature, 3S. Average relative humidity. sS per cent. Total precipitation. 0. Character of the day-Cloudy.
 VIM. G. BURNS,
 Section Director.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

Orange wood and burnt cedar novel ties for sale for one week only. al Mansfield and Rhodes bicycle store Just the thing for Christmas presents
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

Best present for friend is Navaj' rug or Indian basket, and best place t' buy is the Ccrio.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

Our list or residences Tor sale ant for rent is extensive. - The Evans Loan & Investment Co.
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11
News et Y the Town
 .>.
THE WEATHER

Local Caily Weather Report for The
 Arizona Republican. Forecast for today-Fair. Data for "A hours ending D. m. yes terday:
Arizona republican., 1901-12-11

You seldom sec person with sunny
 disposition and shady reputation.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-22
Mrs. Nancy Pool.

Mrs. Nancy Pool died Wednesday
evening at $50 o'clock, at the home
Of her sister-in-law, Mrs. T.. A.
McCorquodale, In this city. Her age
was Sc years, month and % days.
The interment took place yesterday
afternoon at Steep Hollow cemetery.
The service was conducted by Rev
:. G. Martin. Mrs. Pool was menu
Der Of the Baptist church and her
life was marked by good deeds and u
devoted Christian character. She
leaves three daughters, Mrs. Lindsey
and Mrs. Nicely Of Warren, Texas,
and Mrs. Emma Skaggs Of Devers,
Texas, besides many other relatives,
a number Of whom are residents of
this community The sympathy Of
,he Eagle Is extended.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-22
IMPORTANT DECISION.
n 4. a. to the Ams.ioa Of Fifteen span.
ish shepherds Ordered Dsported.

n 4. a. TO the Ams.ioa Of fifteen span.
i.h shepherd. Ordered Dsportsd.
Washington. March 2i.-The treasury
department has decided TO bold up the
order issued on Monday providing for
the deportation Of Is Spanish shepherds
who arrived at New York ON March 4.
Assistant Secretary Taylor decided tina,
these immigrants had come TO the
United States ia violation Of the con
tract labor law
Heretofore the department has held
that aliens induced TO emigrate 70 this
country by promises ''of employment OF
that work could be obtained upon ar.
rival" were not entitled 10 admission.
The justice Of this precedent has puzzled
the department for some time. and il
has been determined 10 refer the case
Of the % Spaniards 80 Attorney General
Griggs for an opinion.
Assistant Secretary Taylor said the
vital question is whether man who
comes 10 America ON information from
relatives or friends that he can got work
easily is entitled TO admission Attor.
ney General Griggs' decision will inter.
est every laboring man Ia the country.
II Il is beld that these Spaniards baye
right TO enter II will be difficult 10
prevent undesirable foreign laboFors
from crowding out Americans.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-22
liearne.Bryan Items.

Miss limo Shields visited in Bry-
an Saturday.
MIR. Ike Knox Of Bryan is now a
citizen Of Hcarne.
Representative j. l.. Fountain, Of
Brazos county, stopped over in
Hearne a few hours Sunday ON his
way 10 Austin.
Il. II. Knox and family have NOV
ed TO the residence formerly oc-
cupied by Il. ;. Jackson and wife.
VIII r. Cook, We understand, will
leave in few days FOR Bryan, where
he has accepted position as music
teacher.
MIR. -. ;. jackson and wife have
moved 10 Bryan as Dir. jackson con-
templates going on the road In few
days IN the interest of Nesbitt Shoe
Co., of New York. We are sorry To
lose this family as residents. but
wish them well In their new home.
+. Rohdo aud family went 10 Bry-
an Tuesday Emmett's birthday
and he had 10 celebrate 10 with the
"Old folks at home" May many
more anniversaries Of the genial
Emmett. birthday occur, I. our
wish.-llearne Democrat.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-22
TEN TsIN SITUATION.
Washington omcials Regard the situa.
ton a. Very Critical

Washington. March 2l-The situa-
ton IN China is not regarded by OH.
cials ~ very reassuring. In fact, II is
described as resembling tinderbox.
Any friction between the allies may set
the whole country aaame II not almost
the entire world. To illustrate the So
rious results which might arise from
very minor causes, shortly after the
acquisition Of settlement near Tien
Tsin by the Russians, the Italian troops
raised their flag over il and indicated
their intention 10 remain. The Russian
commander. General wogack. with the
liberal use Of diplomacy, however. sue
oceded In securing the withdrawal Of
the italian troops.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-03-22

Bryan needs more educational
institutions, and an effort should
be made to secure the Free Bap.
fist College, the location Of which,
We are informed, is still undeter.
mined. This school will draw
patronage from Texas, the Indian
Territory and Arkansas, and is an
enterprise worth hustling for. The
Business League might very prop.
erly take the matter up and learn
upon what terms it can be secured.