Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

rance in the parade for old soldiers
The political situation as principally
suggested sentiment continues strong.
ly in favor Of General Black. but in.
terest is added to the situation by the
| persistency Of the DELEGATIONS from
Texas, md New Hampshire In putting
| forward General Miles and urging the
adoption Of a resolution censnrfng the
administration treatment of him.
ST Louis and Salt Lake are in the
lead for the next eucampment. with
ST. Louis having the advantage
SAN FRANCISCO. Colo, Aug. lS.-
The second day of the G. A. r. en-
cempment week was made brilliant by
4 monster military pageant with all
branches OF the regular and militia
service as participants and the Grand
Army veterans and their friends as
the spectators. The parade formed at
Union Square and marched through
the principal streets of the city. In
line We're dctachments of United
States troops stationed at the Presid-
TO- marines, sailors from the United
states navy, apprentices from the
Mare Island Navy yard. the National
Guard Of California, Native Sons OF
the Golden Wesr and number of 9TH
er military and patriotic organizations
the regular Grand Army parade and
probably the last big AFFAIR of the kind
to be held by the organization. will
take place tomorrow. Numerous fea-
lures of entertainment we're carried
ont today in honor OF the veterans.
The crowds in The city were augment.
ed during The day by the arrival OF
many belatei delegations Tonight
in Mechanics Pavilion, a monster wei
coming demonstration takes place
Tie veterans and the members of al
hliating organizations will be formally
greeted 10y Mayor Pardee, Mayor
schmitz and General Shaiter.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Aug. 10
Veterans OF the civil war paraded to-
day, and it was parade of pathos.
Trampiug the streets Of the Golden
Cate City and keeping ever in front OF
the old warriors, was a sigulfcan,
metaphorlcal hglre Of Father Time.
whose hoary locks were matched in
Il majority OF cases by those OF the
5real body OF men. who acknowledged
the cheers Of the vast multitude lining
tine route. The route was considera-
bly, shortened This year In view OF the
failing strength OF soldiers OF bygone
days The decorations along the
line ol march We're unusually beauu-
ull
Naturally California and nelghbor-
ing states mrned out The largest quo.
tas ol their post. Prominent ON the
reviewing stand were General Miles.
General John Black, Governor Pardee.
Ma or scnmttz. General shafter, and
General Buckley Of Connecticut.
SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Aug H.
General Mics aEseuAees= =t;sat-hc-
wou,u not decline to serve as com
mander oi the Grand Army if elected.
New York delegations are making
campaign for him. it is rumured thai
General Black may withdraw ii the
General Miles sentiment grows The
Introduction OF resolutions condemn
Ing the manner OF Miles retirement
IRON the army is not improbable.
WASHINGTON, u. e.. Aug. H.
OmcilIs OF The Indian department say
that The investigation ot the charges
brought by Samuel Brossius, general
agent OF the Indians Rights associa-
tion, are sun progressing Scott
smith, Secretary Hitchcock's private
secretary today said: We have moi
proclaimed the fact from the house
tops but the investigation will not be
the less thorough No criminal
charges have been made by The grand
jury"
Officials OF the Indian bureau say
that there are many incongruities ana
Inaccuracies in Brosius' report His
charges IN substance are that land
companies in which government Off
cials are prominent, have swindled the
indians by securing long leases on
land at ridiculuusly low figures, and
have delaulled in payments and con
tinued TO hold the lands in spite OF
the protests Ot the Indians.
SANTA BARBARA, Calf, Aug. II.
A terrible mystery surrounds
picnic party which LETT here yesterday
The party consisted OF Katherine
Grathwol of ST. Paul, beautiful
young woman; Frederick Leuaers OF
This city, an artist and four other
Young people. two boys and two girls.
Lenders returned late last night.
shouting MISS Grarhwol was dead. too
exhausted No. give any further expla-
nation a searching party immediate
ly lett and alter several hours return
Ell, saying they could find no trace OF
he party Lueders by this time was
a ra,ng maniac The entire town is
planning 10 search Tor the missing
party All efforts up to noon have
been frutless.
PUEBLO, Colo, Aug. John d.
Rockefeller Jr., accompanied by par
ty OF noted hnanciers, arrived here
this morning. and viii spend the day
inspecting the large plant OF the Col
orado Fuel x Iron company recently
acquired by Rockefeller interests. He
said;
The now management OF the com
pany win endeayor TO 10 It's share to-
ward developing the latent resources
Of the state The material from which
an aupuIra p2uIJ Ig gYultr,Igtad ig bsr.