Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-02-27

party enjoyed many Pheasant mel
dents. The courtesies offered by his
royal higness to ladies' of the party
were very happy and tactful. He
was especially nice to Miss Roosevelt,
and asked her to read with him his
message to the emperor. This mes
sage reads as follows:
German Emperor, Berlin.-Yacht
Just launched under brilliant auspices.
Christened by Miss Roosevelt's hand.
Great enthusiasm. Congratulate you
with all my heart. (Slgned.) Helm
rich"
Everybody is delighted with the ex-
treme courtesy and democracy of
Prince Henry He is as courteous
to the humblest sailor as to the presi-
dent himself. and shakes hands with
sincere warmth and feeling.
DENVER, Feb. 26.6-The storm
which ragged along the Pacific coast all
day yesterday and last night did much
damage in San Francisco and Santa
Clara valley. and extended to the
Rockies early this morning. Reports
received here today show that the
storm is pretty severe along the west
range.
Dispatches have been received here
from Buena Vista, saying the snow
storm was very severe in the mount.
aims.
Leadville reports ten inches of snow
at ten O'Clock this morning. A bliz-
zard is ranging the whole southwest
ern portion of Colorado. The weather
here continues good, but it is expected
that the severe storm will be here
by this evening.
WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 26.-
The house committee decided to re-
port favoring non-concurrence in the
Philippine tariff bill passed by the
senate.
WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. 26.-
The senate yesterday announced lnat
the names OF Tillman and McLaurin
of South Carolina, had been restored
to the rolls and they were allowed to
vote. 1t was believed that explana-
tions and apologies had been made
and that the matter was definitely and
satisfactorily adjusted. Such, how
ever, proved untrue, for yesterday af-
ternoon it was formally declared that
the senate would by vote today expel
both senators from that body for a
period of time, and that they had sim
ply taken the matter out of Senator
Frye's hands and would act deliberate
ly to the dignity of their own
body.
Added to this, 1t was generally be-
lieved yesterday afternoon that the
personal feud can only end in the
death OF one or both senators. Both
are violent men, both believe In the
right of gentlemen using a gun. II
the affair does not end In a tragedy In
Washington. it certainly will in
South Carolina. During the fight in
the senate the other day. Ben TIL.
man, soft voiced athlete, stood at
McLaurin's side when he called bis
father n liar. He saw his father
jump at the throat OF McLaurin and
never raised a hand to prevent the
two mea meeting. but kept his eyes
| closely on McLaurins hands and
pocket If the junior senator had
drawn a weapon. young Tillman would
have been u participant In the fight
i w YIN, -. ~, HVo. ~
The TiIIman- McLaurin squabble wa
taken up this morning by the senate
COMMITTEES on privileges and elections
1t is expected that a resolution will ht
passed suspending both senators from
participating In proceedings OF tbs
senate for limited time.
| WASHINGTON. ID. c., Feb. 26.-
The senate held a brief perfunctor,
session today. The committee OF
privileges and elections after a Ions
meeting this morning were unable Il
agree upon what penalty should b'
meted out to Senators Tillman am
! Nc. .aurin. The senate regards thi
as a stumbling block to all Legislation
and feels that it can do nothing unit
this matter il settled, therefore
quick adjournment was made 80 tina
the privileges and elections commit
tee could meet again this Afternoon
and endeavor to make a report satis
factory to senator's and to the dignit
of The body. The committee begn
Tits session at half past two. and ar
still engaged in its duty. Suspensio
for a period Of time Is undoubtedly tn
final outcome OF the incident
| WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. 2s.-
Senator Proctor reported properly th
house oleomsrgerine bill. A minoit
report will be presented
\ WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. 2b.-
4 Delegate Rodey introduced a bill pc
yiding for the re-apportionment OF til
Territory Of New Mexico. The III
provides that 1t shall be apportione
upon the basis of population as show
by the census of 1900.
WICHITA. Kan, Feb. 26.-Sheri
Simmons today remains In possesslo
of j. II. Dunn. OF Clarksville. Arh
1 the bank robber suspect. under requ
sition. The local police are desiro'
of obtaining the eleven thousand dc
| lars reward for Dunn and have strive
to prevent the sheriff from taking hir
The police were holding him nomin'
/ ly on a charge Of bigemy In Oklahom
The sheriff's force and the police hi