Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-04-10

gagged In a game of whist. Then the
card sharps began to get poker hands.
After Brackett had lost two five-dol-
lar bills he accused them. and they
protested innocence. Brackett went
to his seat. and. taking from it a large
revolver and long knife. he ad-
vanced on the gamblers with one
weapon In each hand. He demanded
his money, which was instantly pro-
duced.
The men fled from the car. and
there was panic for few moments
among the occupants of the sleeper.
The gamblers got off at West Super
Tor. Conductor Ryan had warned
them not to play for money.
| SAN FRANCISCO. April 7-Ad-
miral Robley ID. Evans leaves tomor-
row for the Orient to become senior
of squadrons commander under Rear
Admiral Rogers whom he succeeds as
commander-in-chief of the Asiatic
squadron In six months when the lat
ter will be retired.
CHICAGO. Ills. April There is
much probability of n postponement of
the Worlds fair at St Louis. John
Brarett, the commissioner general to
Asia for the Louisiana Purchase ex
position is now on his way to the
Orient to consult with commissioners
of eastern nations as to the advisable
ity of postponement. The chief objec
tor is Japan who holds an exposition
at Osaga in 1903. and claims not to
have time to bring exhibits to this
country in 1904.
ST. LOUIS, Mo. April President
Francis of the Louisiana Purchase Ex-
position company today says that pub
lie spirit is overwhelmingly in favor
of a postponement of the fair. He
would not say the date would be
changed but intimated that the ques
tion would be discussed by directorate
members Friday.
President Francis says the buildings
for the fair could be ready in time.
WASHINGTON, d. c., April L.
Taoyaosun, granddaughter of Lii
Hung Chang. is dead at the Garfield
hospital of consumption, He had
been sent here to obtain an education
and be fitted for the diplomatic SER
vice.
! LONDON, April THE most favor
able comment is heard in regard to
the intended visit of the Prince of
Wales to the United States. among the
business men of New York.
The king is known to be most will
ing but is concerned over precedent.
New Workers wish him to attend the
opening of the Chamber of Commerce.
1t has been arranged that the prince
shall 60 to India next winter for
tour of the empire and attend to pro-
claiming his father as emperor of
that country.
ST. LOUIS. Mo, April Charles
kratzfer. a former councilman. who
is charged with bribery in connection
with the Citizens railroad deal, failed
to appear when the case was called to-
day. His bonds of twenty thousand
dollars were declared forfeited. Eight
hundred dollars reward is offered for
his capture.
NEW YORK. April Butcher
shops here and in Newark are closing
on account of the beef trust. Twenty
five retail dealers have shut up in the
past two weeks in Newark. and six in
New York The people of Paterson
are boycotting the abnormal prices of
meat. The boycott is liable to be eff
fective and butchers will be forced out
by the dozens.
WASHINGTON. d. c.. April T.
Attorney General Stratton of the state
of Washington today made a new at
tack upon the railroad merger of the
Northern Pacific and Great Northern
railroads. by filing a bill of complaint
on behalf of the state against said
companies before the supreme court
of the United States. An early hear
ing will be given the case.
LAS VEGAS. N, NJ, April IA
westbound freight train on the Santa
Fe was wrecked near here this morn
ing. and an unknown tramp killed.
The arm of brakeman was cut or
and nine cars ditched. The cause of
the wreck was a drawbar being pulled
out
DIES MONIES, Ia, April THE
house today with but one dissenting
vote passed the bill requiring mine
operators In Iowa to employ shot ex-
aminers and frers at their own ex'
pense strike was nearly caused at
late meetings of the miners and op
orators by this demand,
OURAY. Colo. April 7-Joseph
Poad, who had his arm broken and
hand lacerated at the Camp Bird mil
one day last week, was compelled tc
have the arm amputated just below
the elbow yesterday, owing to gan
|, creme setting in. He is expected tt
, pull through.
1t Is showery here today and indica
tions point to good rain.
TELLURIDE, Colo, April 7.-Th'
. San Juan District union Of Western
Federated Miners, adjourned theil
three days session today. All the
, meetings were secret and nothing Ii
known of what transpired except reso
5 lutions asking the governor to remoy'
. Adjutant General Gardner. The sam
4 officers were e-elected-Vincent 81
: John, president, and Mr.. Carpente
1 secretary. The delegates are havini
e their photographs taken this after
a noon.
PJTEBIO Colo April S-The Firs