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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
THE HoMEsEEkgRs.
Another Batch Of Representative Men
Arrive In Durango.

The homeseekers. In charge of vii
linn Wallace. of the Western Ranch
and Irrigation company, arrived on
last evenings train. AS no word
had been received as to their arrival
until just before train time. and as
they came in sections instead of the
large party. as originally intended
the Durango Board of Trade was un-
able to carry out its plans for enter
tanning the homeseekers.
The reason that no word was re
ceived In Durango was that the colon
lists were scattered In four sections
by the Epworth League excursions.
Not knowing where the rest of the
party We're, nor when they would ar.
rive. 1t was impossible to wire.
The men who have already arrived
IL conditions are reported favorable.
large crowds of settlers will follow
later. Many are at present gather
ing in crops. These will accept the
reports of those representing them.
One of the last nights arrivals
stated that fifty families were await
Ing his report. Another said to Geo
Tiffany: Between so and 100 fami-
lies are waiting to hear from me.
IT things are nice down below as
here. shall stay. like the looks of
the country
Still another said: I'VE are tired
of Kansas and Nebraska, where we
get burnt up every year. If there is
any show at all. we want to try farm
ing under new conditions"
The party was informed MS to the
intentions of our Board of Trade and
expressed themselves appreciative of
the intended compliment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
MARRIED TO GAIN LIBERTY.
Convict Took Widow Who Begged the
Governor for Pardon.

LINCOLN. Neb.. July BY mar
rying Maria Halvity, widow ten
years his senior, benjamin valck. n
convict In the penitentiary. secured his
liberty. The performance of the
marriage in his presence in the ex-
ecutive Office of the state capitol were
the conditions upon which Governor
Savage granted the parole. and they
were gladly complied with by the
prospective bridegroom.
Valek. year ago. was sentenced
from Richardson for seven years for
perjury. His crime. 1t developed.
was committed to shield friend. In.
fiuential neighbors have since sought
to secure n pardon for the man. One
of the most jealous OF Valek's sup
porters was the widow HalvIty. 35
years old. comely and worth 100000
Valek was the snitor for her hand be
fore he committed the crime. Today
when She appeared before the govern
or to importune for her lover he told
her to get marriage license. bring
the county Judge to the capitol and he
would do the rest Valek was brought
from the prison accepted the provs.
ions with alacrity and Acting County
Judge Leese performed the ceremony,
Governor Savage subscribing as wit
ness. The bridal couple left for
Richardson county this afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
]. Pierpont Morgan Reaching
Out for Steamship
Lines
Scores Of Clerks Getting Ready
for Transfer of N.
Pac. Stock

NETWORK. July 13.-Scores OF
clerks are busy today arranging for
the transfers of Northern Pacific stock
ns the result of the recent big deal
between the Northwestern Railway
Vice President Lamonte Of the North
ern Pacific and Mr. Hill of the Great
Northern. conference was held at
: the Morgan building today with j.
Pierpont Morgan
The result of the conference was
the formation of the directory of the
new combined road. The list of Off.
GERS made up was not given out for
publication and will not be made pub
lie until the annual meeting.
Plans We're also laid here today for
the starting OF great ocean steam.
ship line between Newport News and
Europe, to be controlled by the Nor.
gan interests and the Pennsylvania
railroad jointly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
AFTER MANY YEARS.
Accidental Meeting of Brothers in a
Colorado Hotel.

COLORADO SPRINGS. July "a
James Q. Workman. of Lockwood. Mo-,
was wayward boy when he ran away
from his home in Maine twenty years
ago. He came west. finally settling
down at Lockwood. Then he wrote
home. The family meanwhile had
moved to Pittsburg. Pa, and his let
ters failed to reach them. He regard
ed them MS dead. Today he regis
tered at Colorado Springs hotel and
was shown his room. Five minutes
later F. G. Workman, of Pittsburg.
registered Immediately below his
name. He sent up his card. hoping
he had made discovery. He did
The two were brothers. They left
this afternoon for Pittsburg.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
MRS. i.,."aA Flaw.
Was Just a Few Too Many for the
Gotham Officers.

Was Just a Few Too Many for the
Gotham Officers.
NEW YORK. July 13.-The attor-
neys for DIR. Hanna. OF Cleveland. have
secured writ commanding Mrs. Han
ma to appear and answer to the charge
that she is restrained OF her liberty
and children and that Dr. Hanna has
been improperly denied taking charge
of them.
The disagreement between husband
and wife has been going on for some
time. and has been followed by scan
dal They are very rich and influ-
entlal and prominent socially and po-
litically.
Mrs. Hanna and her children have
been stopping mt the Savoy hotel
When the officers went to serve the
writ on Mrs. Hanna thasa found that
she had gotten wind of the proceedings
and had left the hotel at S'clock with
the children. They went aboard the
steamship Minomonee which cleared
for Europe at 1890. a half an hour be-
fore the arrival of the officers. and
the lady is now happily out at sea
Mr. Hanna is greatly enraged at the
slow-going officials.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
PENNSYLVANIA WINS.
The Yankee Boys Walk Away With
the honors over Dublin Lads.

KILLARNEY. Ireland. July 49,
The boat race between Pennsylvania
and the University of Dublin took
place on the lake this afternoon. The
Americans won.
The boats started at 4:l5 p. m. and
the Irish crew took the lead but were
unable to maintain it,
The Pennsylvania crew will dine
with Sir Peter O'Brien tonight, and af-
ter visit to London will leave on "a
White Star liner for New York
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
WOMAN PLIES A AoRsEwAIP.
Aohn r. Carruthers, Said to be a Chi
eagoan, fiogsed in California.

SAN BERNARDINO, Cal, July 10.
John r Carrnthers. said to be a pro
mote from Chicago. was horsewhip-
ped in this citytodayby Mira. C. W.
Thomas. The woman says that Car
rnthers insulted her She met him
on the street and at once began to
lash him with the whip. SO energet.
ically did she WELD the slender weap.
on that Carruthers howled from pain.
When he finally escaped from the wo.
man he was taken home where his
wounds were dressed by a physician.
He received several cuts across the
face.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Bryan Had His Chance and His Day.

LOUISVILLE. July 13.-Henry Wat
terson, commenting upon the action
of the Ohio Democracy in turning
down William Jennings Bryan. says:
"Brayan had his chance and his day.
His plea for another trial won't hold
water. His dictation means hopeless
division and continued defeat. The
Ohio Democracy in putting Bryan to
one side turns Its face toward bright
future victory"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
HOME FOR JOURNALISTS.
1t Is Supposed that Newspaper Men"
May Also Break In.

NEW YORK, July IA home for
Journalists is to be established at Or
ange. N. j. The organization was in
corporated today and plans for the
building are being prepared by the
architects. The new building will
cost a quarter of million dollars and
the money will be raised by the pub
lication Of magazine to be called Bo-
hemia. The contributors to the pub
lication will be artists. novelIsts and
literateurs of the whole world
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
MAY NOT UNiFY PUBLIC DEBT
Argentine Government Asks the Cham.
ber Not to Support Bill.

BUENOS AYRES. Argentina. July
l3.-The government today sent to
congress n message saying that in
view of the situation In the country
it cannot withdraw the bill for the
uniflcation of the public debt, because
the measure has been passed by the
senate. The message further says
to the chamber of deputies that the
administration does not insist upon
the passage of the bill. and requests the
chamber not to support II.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
AiRSHlP THAT FLIES.
A Frenchman Docs Things With an
Air Craft of Own invention,

PARIS. July 13.-Santos Du Mont
this morning covered the stipulated
course from Park Meudon and around
park in an airship of his own inyen-
Hon. BY his performance he won a
prize of thousand francs from the
Paris Airship Club.
The ship was headed against the
wind and kept an altitude of 900 feet
until the tower was reached. 1t then
dropped to 500 feet and encircled the
tower, when it returned to the park
without the slightest trouble. Du
Adont. however. had to cut loose the
balloon in order to land
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

The Populists of La Plata county.
those who have remained with the
party from principle refuse to be ANAL
gamated into the Tammany combine.
They will at least wait an see whether
Bradleyism is to prevail. II It is.
they are going to have nothing to do
with Democracy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
CARNEGIE HAS GIVEN s,1,a1s. 500
Report Of Hie Gift Is Made Before the
American Library Association.

WAUKESHA, Wis. July 13.-At the
meeting OF the American Library Az.
sociation this morning, when the re-
port of gifts and beqnests was given.
fact was brought out by the an
nouncement that An'rew Carnegie
has given during the past year 81 j.
2l9.b00 to libraries and lbrar. work.
Paper on copyright. trusteeship of
literature, and relation Of publishers,
booksellers and libraries wore read.
Three simultaneous me things were
held this afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
ATTACH CARRIES CLOTHES.
Drfts OF the Liquor Question and
9tirs Up the Manager.

AURORA, Mo. July 13.-Mrs. Car
rie Nations baggage was attached
last night to satisfy a balance Of $14
for rent of the opera house. The
woman's lecture netted $50. which the
manager of the opera house also took.
The trouble was caused by Mrs. Ma
tion roasting the manager as Shy
lock. instead of sticking to her anti
liquor talk. Carrie paid the freight
this morning and secured her bag
gage
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
WILL ADVERTISE THE FAIR.
Uncle Sam Ia 4 Sort Of Partner In the
81. Louis Exposition.

WASHINGTON, July l3.-siate de
partment officials state today that the
government will send formal notice
to all the foreigns governments re-
Earding the scope and character Of
the st Louis exposition. Congress
having made an appropriation OF So.
600 900 for the fair Uncle Sam Is n
sort Of partner in the enterprise and
is interested in pushing it. The form.
al notices will be sent to the various
foreign governments as soon as the
fair commission gives the word.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Cannon Is Undecided.

WASHINGTON, July Ex-senator
Joe Cannon. of Illinois. said here today
that he had not yet decided whether
or not he would be candidate for the
United States senate. Senator Ma
son. Comptroller Dawes, Messrs. Mar
tin and Madden and one millionaire
are already in the race. Cannon says
be cannot decide whether the game Is
worth the candle or not.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
QUEER DEATH OF 4 BURGLAR.
Killed by an Explosion Of Nitro-Giyc
crime in His Hip Pocket.

DUBUQUE. Iowa. July 13.-An un-
known burglar was overtaken by ret.
ributive justice at Benton. Wis. last
night. He was forcing an entrance to
a creamery Office when a trap door fell
striking and exploding quantity of
nitroglycerine he was carrying In his
hip pocket. He was instantly killed
and the mangled body was found this
morning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
REPORTERS AFTER NEWS.
renitentiary Warden Endeavorlng to
Give Younger Boys Liberty in
a Quiet Manner.

MINNEAPOLIS. Mimi. July 13.-
The Saltwater penitentiary is being
besieged by reporters who are deter
mined to defeat the warden's purpose
of giving the Younger boys their free
dom without any publicity. The news
paper men have organized regular
watches and now surround the peni-
tentiary on all sides.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Wise All eey.

CoNsTANTINoPLE. July le.-Ai'-
hey, the Turkish consul at ROTTERDAM
has been condemned to life impris-
onment for a wrong committed against
the sultan. Ali Bey is now In Ath-
ems and declines to come here.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
They viii All Be There.

WASHINGTON July 13.-The state
department has received information
by cable from all of the South Amer
lean republics saying that they will all
be represented at the Pan-American
exposition to be held in Mexico.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
srurther Concessions Have Been Made

READING. Pa, July 13.-The rail.
road and the Iron company have made
farther concessions to the striking
employees. and at noon today it Is be.
leved the 1900 men now out will re-
turn to work Monday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Prominent Man Suicides.

CRAWFORDsvILLE. Ind. July 13.
Judge James Sellers, candidate for
the Democratic nomination for govern
or. committed suicide here today by
taking morphine He left letter in
which he said his debts were too enor-
nous to pay and that his life had been
a failure.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
No Definite Agreement Yet.

PlTTSBURG. July 13.-No definite
agreement has yet been reached be-
tween the men and the steel trust.
A long session was held today with
out any definite conclusion being
arrived at. President Shaffer says
the men will negotiate no longer after
today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
JENeEN FORGOT.
The Alleged Denver Woman Murderer
in Hard Row Of Stumps.

DENVER July 13.-The trial of
Chris Jensen. accused of the murder
of Mrs. Bulls. has been set for July
21. The defendant claims he fell
from wagon on July 4th and remem.
hers no more until he was landed In
jail. He now appears to be entirely
sane and evidently realizes that he
has a desperate case on his hands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
viii Recommend More Ships.

WASHINGTON. July 13.-It is an
nounced today that Secretary Of the
Navy Long will recommend to the in
coming congress the construction OF
two more battleshiDs and two armored
cruisers 1t is believed that in
making this moderate request It is
more likely to receive favorable con-
sideration
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Pat Grove ls In South Africa.

ST. JOSEPH, Mo-. July 13.---Attor.
ney Brewster received letter this
morning from Johannesburg. South
Africa, containing "A draft. evidently
from Pat Grove. the 1Cudahy kidnaper
who was the fugitives defender.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
The Riotors Were Fined.

KANSAS CITY. July l3.-Ten par
Elephants In last nights riots were
fined today. William Polk paid $50
for firing of his revolver and the 9TH
er nine contributed s. each for shoot
ing of rockets, etc.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Large Increase in Imports.

WASHINGTON. July 13.--An official
statement shows that the iron and
steel imports from the States to the
Phmilippines during the past year
have increased from 5000 900 to 81
500 900, or 2G0 per cent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Rain Causes Rejoicing.
MEXICO, Mo. July l3.--The first
rain for many weeks fell here today,
causing general rejoicing
First Rain Since April.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo, July 13.-
The first rain since April II fell here
this morning. The crops. however.
are already burned up The people
ran through the streets hurrahlng and
shouting when the rain began to fall
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
A Special Texas Election.

AUSTIN, Texas, July IA special
election is being held here today to
fill the vacancy in the Sixth district.
caused by the death of Judge Burke.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
Virginia Democratic Primaries.

LEXINGTON. ", July 13.-The pri-
maries of the Democratic party are
being held today for the purpose OF
selecting delegates TO the coming gu
bernatorial convention
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Christian Science service Sunday at
IL q. m. room 300, Newman block.
Supbject Public Life So.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Miss Margaret Ramsay, who was III
yesterday from the effects of the
heat, is better today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Miss Helen Rogers. the deputy conn
ty treasurer. will take her vacation
next week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Mrs. Malcolm, mother of Mrs. Finney
Jones. is still lingering. The end is
merely question of hours
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
The Challenger is All o. X.

ROTHESAY. Firth OF Clyde, July
l3.--The Challenger beat the old
Shamrock today by six minutes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

Jack Redman is planning fishing
trip for tomorrow. Al Hermosa.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Frank Eldridge returned this morn
ing from a ten days business trip to
Montrose and other points on the
western slope.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
100 DEGS.
AT ST. JOE
Which the Thermometer Re
feses Absolutely to
Go Below
While the Swelterins People
Vianly Pray for Rain
or Snow

ST. LOUIS, July 13.-While the
thermometer dropped here slightly at
an early hour this morning. and a
cool breeze makes life bearable, re-
ports from other places show no ,limin-
ution of the heat.
AT st. Joe today for the first time
this year the thermometer registers
100 degrees at 10 o'clock, while the
whole of the state of Kansas is still
baking under the fierce sun
At Omaha the thermometer regis
tered 80 degrees before nine o'clock.
and in all the rest OF the state of Ne
braska the heat continues and the
parched fields show the frighiful raw
ages of the sun.
If relief does not come soon horses.
live stock and human beings must suf-
fer beyond all description.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
1t is not unlikely the prisoners will
be spirited away during the day.

KANSAS CITY July i3.-In antic-
pation of an anti-negro outbreak to
night all the police in the outlying dis
tricts have been ordered down town.
especially In the vicinity of the Jail
wherein are confined "Rnil Head
Holland and Joe Roberts. tie alleged
negro assaiants of Vernon Newton
and Grace Davis.
third negro who beat Newton and
helped carry Grace to vacant lot
where she was assaulted va not been
captured. If he had been. the fact
would undoubtedly be kept secret
for fear of another outbreak.
Last nights rioting resulted in the
shght injury of five negroes, the
smashing of the windows OF negro
club house and a few negro homes.
The two prisoners have been spirited
away md concealed by the authori-
ties,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

WASHINGTON. July 13.--Reports
from various points in the middle
west indicate that the deadly heat is
unabated. In Iowa. Kansas and Mis-
souri, the conditions are positively
alarming. AT st, Joe, Omaha Des
Moines, Kansas City and throughout
Kansas the thermometer touched 100
today.
The Atlantic coast is enjoying rea-
sonably cool weather In that sec
ton between the lakes and the Missou-
ri river the torrid wave is shrivling
vegetation. cattle and humanity.
Yesterdays record was of rain
less day. with the thermometer above
100. which means tremendous loss
to the farmers running into the mil
lions. The blasting hot winds have
weathered vegetation throughout half
dozen states, and unless relief comes
Immediately the United States viii he
unable to feed the world this year. as
was the hope month ago.
The crop damage is especially So
we're In Kansas. Missouri and the great
corn belt Nebraska. however. an
nounces that the corn crop in that
state is safS thus far but rain must
come Immediately or the condition will
develop into one of hopelessness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

George Robinson and Cy. Graden
started out on fishing trip this af-
ternoon. They headed for Tim Me-
Clure's place on the Upper Florida.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15
MAY LYNCH
NEGROES
Missouri Mob Bent on Having
the Lives Of Negro
Ravishers
Assaulted Vernon Newton and
Grace Davis in Kan
sas City

KANSAS CITY. July13.--Frank Hol-
land and Joe Robinson. two negroes
who criminally assaulted Miss Grace
yesterday and who were saved from
iynching last night by the determine
ton of the authorities, were sweated
this morning at the headquarters but
no confession was secured
1t is believed. however there is lit
tie doubt of their guilt. The crowd
that gathered around the Jail last
night in the hope of getting hold of the
negroes broke up in disorderly riots
about O'Clock this morning, and un-
Ill daylight they hunted down unof.
Tending darkies whom they chased
and assaulted.
1t is feared this evening the crowds
Will gather in enormous mobs. but the
authorities say they are prepared to
resist any attempt to break into the
Jail.
1t is not unlikely the prisoners will
be spirited away during the day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

o. w Klinger. one of the editors Of
the SilVerton Standard. came down
this morning from the city above
Mr. Klinger expects Mr.. and Mrs Nc
Wilson and Miss Viva Barton on this
evenings train. Mrs. McWIlson is
the formers sister
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

number of the Fort Lewis teach
ers left for the Clin Dwelling In Man
cos Canon last Wednesday. Those
forming the party were Masses Laird
and Wright and Messrs. Elliott and
Wigglesworth, Mrs. Kennedy chap
eroned the crowd
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

There is practically little change in
the condition of Jim Conway, who Is at
the present very Ill at Mercy hospital
While no worse the sufferer seems to
be no better, outside of the fact that
little -aiore nourishment thnn usual
has been taken.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Ben Russell came down from Sill
verton this morning to argue case
in chambers. The parties are Den
mis- Hilton VS. Mrs Sara Carson, In
which the plaintiff is suing for pos
session of his little girl.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Miss Jessie Meuser came in last
evening from Denver to spend her va
cation at home. Miss Jessie is
distinguishing herself in her chosen
profession and come prepared to en-
JOY much needed rest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

The fair directory meeting announc-
ed Tor last evening was postponed I'M
til Monday at 1870 p. m. A full at
tendance is desired, as there will he
important business to he attended to.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Misses Lucille Edwards and Daisy
Williams. OF st. Charles. Mo-. are Wis.,
iting Rev. and Mrs. Ferguson Miss
Edwards is daughter of Ex-senator
Edwards.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

George West has heen appointed
delegate from Durango to the Trans
Mississippi Congress which meets at
Cripple Creek next week About g.
900 delegates are expected to be pres
ent Cripple Creek Is making extern
sive preparations to entertain the
visitors. Mr.. West will leave on
Monday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1901-07-15

Hello. Jack. is this weather hot
enough to suit you '' said n guod-
sized member OF the male sex In Par
sons this morning >"Oh. don't
.now answered the Yerson address,
ed, Il manage to keep pretty cool
sitting on the Ice chest" from which
he arose. with sigh. "Yon re lucky.
tent everybody has an ice chcs. To
eli on"
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1901-12-13
No Chicken.

Trust messenger boy to be up on
expressive slang. The particular one
who had a message to deliver yester-
day morning at the Office of the gen.
eral passenger agent of the Pennsyl-
vania railroad was as tough looking
specimen as you could find in a days
Journey. His cap was placed at per-
ilous angle on his frowsy head, tobac-
co stains lurked about the corners OF
his mouth, and he was putting cigar
cite stump. The dignified clerk who
took the message scowled. Sign
dat" demanded the boy, holding out
his slip, and expectorating copiously
on the floor. ''Ill have you put out
of here If you don't know how to be-
have" said the clerk severely. A look
of scorn passed over, the boys grimly
features. Jaw, don't git icy wild me,
or I'll slide all over youse!" he ex-
claimed. Then he sauntered out whis-
ting. go Away Back and Sit Down"
Philadelphia Record.