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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

One OF the Chicago churches is to
have brass band to help at all the
regular services. 1t is to be hoped
that the trombone artist will be care
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Charles 7. Yerkes. the Chicago
London street ear magnate, is writing
q book on the subject of international
commerce. This Is the worst trolley
accident of the year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The author of the "Mocking Bird
was also the composer OF Give Us
Back Our Old Commander" referring
to Mcclellan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Lieutenant Governor Tillman of
South Carolina headed lynching par
ty the other day, thus upholding the
traditions of his family
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

large number of the members OF
the New York Cotton Exchange,
about 144. having made estimates of
this years cotton crop. The esti-
mates range from 0,400,000 bales to
ll,S00,OOO bales, the average being
l1.O77.00O bales. Last year the
average was l0,500. 900 bales and the
crop turned out about 10,7000O0 bales.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

1t is encouraging to hear that
Dunyan's Pilgrims Progress" is to
be dramatized IL we are going to
dramatize stories, let us dramatize
good ones.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Preparations will soon be under
headway for the inauguration OF Gov
ernor Peabody. No doubt it will be a
grand affair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The report of the committee on
statehood is disappointing. Certainly
New Mexico at least is entitled to rec.
oguition as well as Oklahoma.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

II both England and Germany get
after Castro. he had better get
move on and settle up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

LONDON. Dec. 6.-The Saturday
Review devotes page to criticism of
president Rooseyelttoday 1t calls him
trimmer and says he is pardised
9y the shadow of second term. His
cautiosness' the Review says. low
amounts 20 cowarGice
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The Telluride grand jury is reported
probing good and deep In the analrs
of San Miguel county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

NEW YORK Dec 5.-New York
merchants are Of the opinion that all
records will be found to have been
eclipscd when the figures for this
years holiday trade are summed up.
The rush with which the season has
opened certainly tends to strengthen
their sanguine expectations. Lead
ing jobbers in all lines of business re-
port more orders on hand than they
can fill, while the crowded streets in
the shopping district about Eighth
ayenue and Twenty-third street af-
Lord abundant evidence that the re-
tail stores are getting their full share
Of the harvest Reports from all
points indicate that the country at
large is enjoying the same measure of
prosperity and abundance that is ap-
parent in the metropolis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Can man live on 5000 year, is
question under discussion. Perhaps,
but what object would there De in
living?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The ballot box must be protected.
Fraud must be shown mp and good
government prevail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The Herald has confidence in the
Republican state officials who will
soon assume office. They were elect
ed upon a platform that will be car
ried out to the letter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

great many women are utterly un-
able to account for the rapid disap-
U2aranCe OF money. They have al
most rothine to show for their ex-
penditures. yet the money is gone.
The only remedy for this state of af-
fairs is to keep an account of every
penny spent, and to balance it once
day or week with the amount of
money received. 1t is only by sys-
tematic examination of the items of
money spent that we can.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Apparently all is not smooth sail
ing for Smoot Read.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Denver has home rule-also two
sets OF officers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
From Frldnv,s Daily.

From fridays Daily,
Matilda cordova, charged with steal.
Ing. was discharged this morning and
the district court thus gets rid of one
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Mr Dewitt Miller will lecture at tho
Presbyterian church Tbnrsda,
'Fen'he' December nm or
MN the American fyceum has the
following Ia say MIR. Miller has
leetured in every state in the Union
and the demand for him is such thai
almost every day in the year summer
ana winter alike. is given to the work
even then. so much is he In reaues,
lna' "pphcation must be made far in
advance In order TO secure date
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
time ago.

time ago !,
All these things have presented
busy scenes down town. Everybody
down there appears to be as busy as
In any other part of the city and as
determined TO be in the prosperous
procession.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Hayti is once more in eruption.
and, as usual one member of the gov
srnment, and perhaps more than one,
is in rebellion The world is taking
very little interest in the ruction.
There is some doubt in the work. at
large. whether the present uprising is
"a new relation or whether it is part
of the one recently under way, which
was itself part of the instruction
which was supposed to have subsidized
2 few months earlier Hayti is a
pretty good country to emigrate from
but when it comes under the United
States government, as it ultimately
viii. with the consent OF majority
of its Inhabitants, il will become a
pleasant place to live in.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

There is probably no city in the
world where so many expensive dogs
are housed as in New York. CANNES
valued at anywhere from fifty to five
thousand dollars. with Wallets. special
attendants and diamond studded col
lars are not at all uncommon among
iashionables, Therefore since an or
linapce has been introduced in the
city council making it a violation Of
the law to keep a dog in any house
where more than one family resides.
the city is like house divided against
itself-one half the population that
lives in flats or apartment houses for
the dog the other half in bitter op-
position. As many wealthy and fash
ionable people live in luxurious apart
menl houses. there is no doubt that
this proposed Legislation will be bitter
Is fought
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The work of restoring the Crystal
block to its former plan goes steadily
on and 1t viii soon be ready for occu.
pancy by businesses which require a
central location in the city. The Lo-
cal Security company has announced
,hat the central room Will be occupied
By its growing business. and this
lpnrtment by the time the company Is
thoroughly installed there win be one
Df the SWEETEST Offices of the chnrac
IeT in the west
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

There is the livellest scrimmage to
hnish the Perry and Roberts and
Wahlor block near the depot. that
those who have rented may secure
their sespective rooms before the holl.
'ays' Mr. Waller will occupy his
own lower story with grocery and
market, and next to him will be n. r.
Thomson with his second hand store.
lh" corner will he occupied by George
T. Draper with n saloon. just above
III me next corner fronting the cold
s'ofag" plant. the firm of Massetto
Satrgno have been trying to get out
Tor month to make room for the gen
'fal market OF the Cold Storage plant.
ana they are waiting for Mr. Thomp-
son to move that they may get into
the building they purchased some
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

'PunctuRlity Buttons" are becoming
cutie u lad in some of the schools
They are given to children by teach.
rrs. and are permitted to retain same
AS long as they are punctual at
school, and to be the possossor of one
should be prizeds Mrs Il. O. Price
llnds the few she has given out to
do good service. and has ordered Il
sufficient supply Tor all her pupils and
no doubt all win vie to be on the right
side
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

FasSeng"rs arriving in Durango on
Thursdays eastern nre feeling thank.
iuI over their narrow escape. While
rounding one OF the curves lust this
slde Of the Florida station the train
ran down II large horse which was in
q cut ana was not observed In time
10 stop the train or permit the animal
to get on the track The fore trucks
OF the locomotive passed over the ami
maj, grinding the horse into mince.
meat and dragging It along the track
ioi Few yards when the front trucks
were thrown from the track. stopping
'he train Passengers were consider
ably shaken up bu, otherwise no dam.
age II took about half an hour to
get the trucks on the track and start
again,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The Herald acknowledges pleasant
call from +. w Angler. travelling pas
senger agent OF the Union Pacific and
\. u, Church, fulnlling the same du-
lies for the Colorado Southern. The
gentlemen arrived over the Southern
,ast evening. going to Silverton over
night, and returning this morning.
MIR. Angler spending the day In Duran.
Denver.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The San Juan country is to have
season of baseball next year and
league is already in the course of
formation. says Ouray dispatch. An
DIV HumphrIes, Barney Du Praw and
others of that place have formed a
100000 stock company to promote the
national game. and negotiations are
pending 10 bring In Telluride. Silver.
ton. Durango and other mountain
towns. Already managers are skir-
mishine for talent and the Ouray pro
moters are going as far as Omaha.
Kansas City. Chicago. st. Louis and
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

The Muher case went to the mry
about O'Clock yesterday afternoon
Al about II O'Clock it reported that it
wa impossible to agree ON "A verdict
no matter how long kept out. and
was thcrcupon discharged II is said
the jury stood ten ror conviction aud
two for acquittal The case was
continued until next term OF
court when 1t will he tried again. j.
A. Pulliam prosecuted and c. r. Nor
san and Judge Garbanati defended.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Josiah Watson, county Judge of san
Juan county, came down from Silver
ton this morning enroutc 10 Denver,
to attrad a meeting Of the county
judges Of the state Matters of inter
"si Will be discussed aud legislation
advised concerning probate and other
matters
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

williams cigar and pool rooms con
tiuuo to hold the throns of people who
smoke good cigars, drink soft drinks
ana Will" away leisure hours at bill
liards on pool. This Is an almost
certain place TO find your friend down
town whether absent from Office
place of business or home Stran
gers In the city who desire such n
place should hunt up Williams. 1t is
always the same here, good goods and
prompt service.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

Rev w. II Evans has resigned his
pastora,c of the NJ, u, church, South,
In this city. and with his daughter, de
parted Yesterday morning for their
home In Jackson. Tenn. In response
10 telegram from his wife who was
seriously Injured short time ago.
Mr.. and Miss Evans leave host OF
friends and well wishers In Durango
and their short stay here will doubt.
less result in a great deal OF good
for the church and community.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08
He Il scknswisdssd 70 ~ ohs of ~
best platform speakers Of the age"

s. H. Thompson. commissioner-elect
for both short and long terms, quail
fed yesterday afternoon for the long
term. and is now commissioner de fac
n
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-12-08

n w. Hammond has turned out II
lne article IN the shape OF delivery
wagon Tor Aleck Wahler. who expects
10 get his meat market and grocery
going In "A couple of weeks. Mr.. Ham
nond has turned out good many
light road wagons and well built sin
gle and double delivery wagons. work
class.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
E. W. StearnS
VIRGINIA NEWS

AFe2 ,,-ii.o,ln was i--ue.i in Washington E.
lizzie ....- y l.'am- ''-
Capt =. n M,Oanu has been appoint.
al assistant POSTMASTER a- l.yucAtur-.
The next mecting of tho State Board 90
Fisheries viii boz hell at Accomac O.. ID,
July 23l.
one thousand more skilled mechanics
will shortly he called iuto the Non"l@
navy yard.
Rural free delivery ha-hecn established
la Virginia 60 begin August /. one route
al LucaettS Loudoun county.
Lynchbur, has decided Co have q horss
show October 22-24 Four thousand
dollars will be offered la prizes.
The first new wheat Of the ~eason e.
arrive in Richmond was sold for Soc Per.
bushel. 10 was raised In Amelia county
\ colored man named Jackson was
killed by Southern train ON sunday
night AT Montpelier station, Orange
county
The engro-sed copy 81 the new con-ti-
tuition will be signed los 600 ont oi The
100 members of the convention that
framed it. Two OF the Republicans have
affixed their signatures. but he other te,
decline To DO 80.
Judge !. NJ. Love Of the Alexandra
and Fairfax county courts, l. an apph-
cant for appointment 10y the President
70 a judgeship in the Philippine Islands
and il is understood that his chances are
very good for securing the position.
Jordan Thompson, president OF the
virginia Negro Association. says that
money is being raised all over the state
TO attack the constitution, especially ths
clauses DISTINGUISHING negroes. lie says
ex-senator Thurston. John : Wise an,
Judge Lewis. are among those retainel
as counsel
Mr.. Richard H. Turner. died in Lees
burg tuesday aged - years. lie wa
an uncle Of Lewis Nixon. the ship con
structor Fifty years agohe was ace
dentally shot while hunting, and ha'
ever since been blind. Yet be was abb
with the aid OF his cane to walk abou
/ the town. lie took interest IN all publ
+ affairs
The directors of the Prince William
/ Horseman' : Association have appOinte
/ a committee to invite President ROos'
[ welt to attend the Horse Show at Ms
/ nassas July Is and Il. Eighteen NOR
/ box stalls. have been built The larges
exhibition Of horses ever seen at Mana'
sas il expected as every stall has bee
engaged.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

The horse show held under the manage
ment oi tue Caroline Chapter of the
Daughters of the iouitderacy at thiie--
burg. Caroline county. SATURDAY last
proved a social and financial success.
There were forty eight horses la the
different exhibits. including tine speei-
mems from adloiuing counties.
AL of the first prizes were handsome
and sui s-antiGi a ing heen donated as
friends of The chapter
The gathering uuult;el about four
hundred people, and inciul,.. the bellies
and beauN of the Acknowledgements
Gentlemen double teams First. ~
o. li.lari. secori. Dr. ". e. Flag.
third. g.. q. Lutk. La.i,s' saddle horses
First Mrs. Graham ouaries second. Miss
Agnes Se-ar. ,hici NJ - Clara Smith.
Gentlemen single teams First. Er "
g. tiogg. second. W. n NadduN. third
T. Gill; Ladies' single tcams-hrst
Mrs pr. smith. second. Mrs Graham
llagl--. third. Mr. " q Uillari Sing
pony teamS-First. Mrs e. : Lucs =
children. second. Miss Clara smith. driv-
ing NnNton Gentiemen's saddle horses
First e.. = Luck second. &. &. Chewing
third, Leslie billiard. Hurdle race won
10y l.. W. thewning's Dexter. ridden hy
leslie billiard; second. Apollus Luck on
Peter
4 ladies animal race. potato race and
barrel race followed furnishing much
ANUS ment for the crowd The evening
was pleasantly spent. seeing and hearing
various songs ana pictures presented hr
local talent
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
sRtTAL ASSAULT
Miss cos,sahsses. Of Nesinor land. TIE
Aia;im.

Miss Susie Costcuhller. the ls.vtar old
daughter OF NJ. Robert COStenhaier. oi
Potomac Mills. Westmor.laui county.
was assaulted hy John iomaN. Nouuc
negro. saturday evening The Young
eiri hal been Ia "a store near Potomac
Mills Go make Some purchase- As she
was returning home th' negro met her.
~ciSrd her aud. despite her STREAMS. dras.
ged hcr tO a thi.Act and accomplish bis
purpose. ile then went Go lccistow %
pa the 6appahauuocS about f miles dis
tant.
Miss Jostcuhaisr. suffering and fright
eued. hrrr.ti to her home nearby. which
she reached exhausted and told ui the
crime.
\ party was quickly organized and
search was made for the negro. The
people were intensely excited The brute
was caught by oHiccrs and put ia Mon
trosS Jail ON sunday the iail was sur
rounded 10y excited people and the officers
hal all they could 60 20 prevent a lynch
ing sunday evening II was determined
to break open the Jail and hang the
leud that night. The oitcers hearing of
this under cover oi night took the negro
from Jail aud carried him 10 a wharf ON
che Potomac where they took tug Mon
day and be l. now ia jail in Alexandria.
hen the would bc lynchers arrived they
found the jail empty.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Want The State Normal School.

A large meeting was held in Manassas
Monday night for the purpose OF taking
necessary steps towards the location Of
the proposed State Normal School. Judge
c L. NicOl presided, and Hon J. b. Z.
Thornton delivered an address OF wei
come. Senator DOnahoe of Fairfax, and
Delegates West, of Louisa, and Settle, OF
Rappahannock. made speeches Or.
Frazer delivered a speech as to the need
OF such an institution. and gave the peo-
pie some very good advice. IN organiza-
put forth to have the school located at
Manassas.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
GENERAL NEWS.

In the Alabama coal region II 900
miners are on strike.
The condition of King Edward contin-
ues favorable to recovery.
The Senate passed bill giving Rear
Admiral Sehley the pay ola rear-admiral
on the active list.
Gen. p. \. Cronje, the noted Boer lead
er, took the oath OF allegiance To King
Edward at st. Helena
The earnings Of the United States Steel
Corporation for the first six months oi
this year were SGi ,IO7 l53
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
CONGRESSIONAL.

The first session OF the Fifty seventh
Congress adjourned Tuesday.
The Senate adopted the conference re-
port on the Philippine Civil Government
bill.
The House cOncurred IN the Senate
amendment making appropriations for
the Charleston and Buffalo ENpositions.
The House agreed TO the bill making
pensionable Confederate soldiers who
had enlisted in the Union Army prior to
January |, 1860.
Democrats say the appropriations
present and future for this session will
aggregate , / ,Oj9, J17 .O52. while the Re
publicans say the total will not exceed
$500, 900 600.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Bailey and Beverage in an Encounter.

Ia debate. Senator Bailey, of Texas.
accused Ambassador Clayton and Solici-
tor Penficld, OF the State department. Of
showing "A lack of interest in the case Of
AN American who has claims against
Mexico. senator Beveridge. of Indiana
defended Mr. Pendeld and used language
TO which Mr. Bailey took exception. Mr..
Bailey asked him TO retract the words,
but Mr. Beveridge refused to do so. and
after adjournment Mr. Bailey caught him
by the throat. Other Senators interierr
ed and Mr. Beveridge says Mr.. Bailey
was halted before he reached him.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
For Over SIXTY Years.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over sixty years by millions
OF mothers for their children while teeth
ing. with perfect success. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pains,
cures wind collie. and is the best remedy
for Diarrhoea. IL will relieve the poor
little sufferer Immediately. Sold by
Druggists in every part of the world
Twenty five cents bottle Be sure and
ask for "Mrs Winslow's Soothing
syrup" and take no other.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

Or JAS. Scott. oi Baccoon Ford. Gull
pepper county, and Miss Laura Payne.
formerly oi Orange county. were marie J
in Staunton last week. The ceremoIy
took place iron the residence of the bride r
brother Alter an extended bridal trip
they Will reside at Raccoon Ford. where
the groom has an extensive practice.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Special Seashore Excursions.

On Friday and Saturday,. June 27th and
2sth, Thursday and Friday, July Bird and
18th, and on each Friday and Saturday
from July 1lth to September 18th in
elusive. round trip tickets will be sold
from Fredericksburg to Atlantic City.
Cape May, Ocean City and Sea Isle City
n. j., via r. X. X. or b. & o. at rate OF
$50.
Tickets good going only on date OF
sale. Stop over at Philadelphia in either
direction within limit; final limit for re
turn leaving destination Tuesday fol
lowing date Of sale.
c. c. Cox, Agent.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

The State Republican. the new
Tidewater newspaper, madeits initial
bow on last Tuesday. is welledited
and well printed and will no doubt
be of service to the party represents.
b. W. Edwards, OF West Point, is its
editor and owner.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

Will Ever Reach One Dollar 4?

July corn touched - cents in Chicago
Tuesday, and some predicted that it
would reach the dollar mark. While
corn was selling at - cents July wheat
sold at 10Y and September 7li.. July
oats brought 49,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
MARRIAGES.

Mr.. Charle- J. Powell. of Orange couu-
". has announced the engagement of hi
daughter. Miss Hattie a. Powell. 70 Mr..
Charles / ~entz of Clifton Forge tie
wedding 70 take place In the early fall.
at the brides nome. Kiverdale Hall. in
Orange county.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
Want Minister for Mayor.

The Lexington, Ky, papers state
that citizens there are trying to in
duee Rev. Baker r. Lee. Jr.. rector of
Christ church, to enter the race for may
or of that city Mr.. Lee, who was former
ly OF Virginia declined. saying that poll
tics and religion would not work to-
gether.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

CLERK J. p. II. Crismond. OF Spot
sylvania, c. H., has sent to this office
a copy of the Alexandria Gazette,
bearing date of March II, 1871. The
Gazette was at that time both a
daily and tri-weekly and Edgar Snow
den was its publisher.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II il fails
to cure. L. W. Groves signature Ii on
each box Doc.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
A a Militant

Straight front. medium height
bust. medium hip. curved seams.
Covtil. daiurilv trimmed
with lace and ribbon. II inch. .
hook front clasp. Price -
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

We wouldn't advise any Virginia
editor to become a candidate for the
L. ). Senate until this great tidal
wave OF strenuousness has subsidized
unless that candidate be the fighting
editor" Only pugilists are safe i'll
the Senate nOWadaVs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

MANY teacher in the two lowest grades
make their own charts.-VirginiaS School
Journal.
We are puzzled. viii questioned
contemporary kindly tell us how two
grades can be lowest at one and
the same time?
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03

WE fail to see how Mr. Littlefeld eX-
poets to add materially to the Republican
vote in the doubtful Congressional dis
tricts by insinuating that Winfield Scott
Schley is a coward. Washington Post.
Strange, some people haven't
learned yet that Schley has friends
in America.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1902-07-03
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STATIONERY.
Try Thomas Shoes
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SLAUGHTER & GRIFFIN,
Ii cen SGd
REAL ESTATE and INSURANCE
Agents.
Enterprise Building,
fredericksburg, Va.

Ii you want to buy, sell. rent or insure.
il will be to your interest TO see rs. We
will in the near future publish a cata-
logue Of city, farm and suburban prop
erty in our hands for sale and rent. Par
ties having such properties would do well
to list them with us.