Durango semi-weekly herald., 1902-03-13

en- places on funeral arrangements.
} William Thompson, a member of his
law firm, said Altgeld died over ella
ton at Delarey's success. IN his
speech last night Altgeld declared
Delarey and De Wet and their lighting
farmers, were more important factors
In the progress of the world than
King Edward, who was a parasite.
while they were pioneers extending
civilization.
BOSTON, Mass, March 12.-It is es-
timated that fifteen thousand men are
on strike today. Numerous teamster
organization went out today. Civic
Federation was appealed to this morn
ing to arbitrate the differences, Pres
ident Gompers has been asked TO
come Immediately. The streets of the
city today present even a more de-
serted appearance than yesterday.
The Boston Maine railroad has is
sued a notice giving the men twenty
four hours in which TO return to work.
Governor Crane held conference
with the strikers general committee,
but nothing resulted.
Senator Hanna wired that his ser
vices as member of the arbitration
board were ready any time they were
wanted.
NEW YORK, March 12.-The
freight handlers strike in Boston is
being seriously felt here. Vessels
come in half loaded, and this puts
hundreds of men along the shore here
out of emDloymen. Fears are enter
tained here today that the strike may
reach this section so as to force Bos-
ton shipping interests to terms
| PHILADELPHIA. March 12.-Eu-
gene Clements, negro, was hanged
yesterday moring for the murder of
John Coates, colored waiter.
| CHICAGO, H.. March 12.-There Is
much comment here today over Gen
eral Frederick Funstons speech at the
Marquette club banquet last night,
In which he said; Had 1t not been
for the socalled peace party In the
United States. the insurrection would
have been suppressed In January.
nineteen hundred. Since that time
900 lives have been sacrificed and mil
lions of dollars spent Two negro
| SOlultIS utStIleu ouT army anu LOT
time served with the insurgents.
We caught them and hung them. A
greater act Of Justice would have been
had we hanged the people who signed
the recent petition to congress. asking
that we confer with Philippine lead
ers In an effort to secure peace. We
are informed that Major Waller a
brave and good offlcer. is to be court
martialled because he shot some ma
tives who stole food from his men.
If that is true. say bully for Waller.
am glad he did 1t. The natives do
not know what independence Is
Ninety per cent want to be left alone
and prefer to be governed by others
than themselves"
| CHICAGO. March I'm torren-
tial rain today General Funston en-
joyed the hospitality of the city He
visited Major General Otis this morn
ing, where he renewed the acquaint-
ance formed in the Philippines. He
was then taken to the Board OF Trade
where the traders gaze him an en-
thusiastic welcome. The general de-
clined to make a speech saying that
the time and occasion did not warrant.
He then viewed the stock yards, and
went to the Press Club for lunch.
| WASHINGTON, d. c.. March H.
The discussion of the ship subsidy
bill WAS resumed in the senate today
after a resolution had been passed
urging the president to invite to at
tend the exercises at the dedication of
tho fn IN m In
Washington, May IA, the French gov
ernment, it's people and family of
Count Rochambeau The latter was
commander of the French armies in
America during the revolution. Mar
quis Lafayette's family are also invit-
ed Twenty thousand dollars were ap
propriated for use of the secretary of
state as pension.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., March l2.-
In the house Congressman Corliss at
tackled the Pacific Cable company.
BERLIN. March 12.-Count Won
Waldersee has postponed his journey
to the United States for a year An
amusing story is published here to
day that Countess Won Waldersee has
been reading accounts of what hap
pened to Prince Henry and the almost
superhuman efforts he was called upon
to make during his American visit.
and has become much alarmed lest
lanything like 1t should fall TO her
husbands share.
Anxious about her husbands health,
she resolved that the American trip.
about which she has been enthusiastic
until recently. be deferred until the
American pro-German enthusiasts
should have time to cool Off She in
sists that her husband must not have
too big time, and the consequent
headaches and adulation generally
KANSAS CITY. Mo. March r.
George Welch. proprietor OF a hotel
at Pleasant Hill. Mo. was found dead
in bed here this morning. He was de
spondent and took morphine. He left
a note stating that he WAS willing that
his corpse be given to a medical