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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
SECOND MONTH SHOWS
NO PROGRESS

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 25.-
Frank p. Sargent, commissioner gen
eral of immigration, has received from
Commissioner Williams of New York
the report on the second month S
work of the women inspectors. This
report is similar in its unfavorable
tone to that covering the first months
trial, and little or no progress is no
ted. Commissioner Sargent. however,
said that the women would be con
tinned another month, as their trial
service was made to cover a period of
ninety days. Any decision as to
whether or not they will be continued
permanently will be deferred until af-
ter the full three months have ex-
pired.
Mr. Sargent completed today the i'm
migration figures for March. They
show that 81 ,66G foreigners came into
this country during the month. The
figures for last March were II ,4SS, and
in the same month OF the two preced-
Ing years less than $4,000 each.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
suLrANA SURVIVORS REUNION.

KNOXVILLE. Tenn, April 25.-
Grand Army Veterans in East Tennes-
see are taking much interest In the re-
union OF the Sultana Survivors asso-
citation. which Is to be held tomorrow
at Wildwood. BIount county. This Is
the only organization Of It's kind In the
United States. and numbers among its
members veterans In Ohio. Indiana, IL
linois and several other states.
The Sultana was transport In the
packet service which ran betweeen
Vicksburg. Miss. and Cairo, ILL.,. It
left Vicksburg on the night OF April
%. 1864. and reached Memphis on the
morning of April 2S. and left then for
Cat island, and when near there the
boiler on the boat exploded and the
craft was burned. Over 900 people
lost their lives, among them being
1,200 soldiers who we're returning from
southern prisons where they had been
confined. The survivors of the catas-
trophe have maintained the organiza-
ton for many years, though OF late
the ranks have been so thinned by
death that the membership now Is
very small.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
FAMOUS SURGEON
PERFORMS OPERATIONS

NEW YORK April 24.-Professor j
Miltulicz of the University of Breslau
one of the most famous of surgeons
and founder of the modern school OF
abdominal surgery. conducted an oper,
alive clinic at Bellevue hospital this
afternoon. 1t was attended by the
best known New York surgeons. Pro
fessor Mikulicz won many rounds of
applause for his skill. His first opera.
zion was The Bissini operation for
rupture This is abdominal surgery
il served, however, to illustrate the
rapi iity with which Professor Milukicz
works.
The next operation was both diff
cul. and unusual. The patient, a man
more than 60 years old. had structure
Of the throat so aggravated that he
could not take nourishment through
the mouth and he was starving to
death. An incision was made in the
abdominal wall and tube was insert
ed directly into the stomach This
was done in about twenty minutes
When the surgeon was done he ad-
ministered glass of whiskey through
the tube.
The third operation was a dangerous
one. From woman he removed an
abdominal tumor weighing more than
:. ;nty pounds. 1t was necessary to
make an incision more than ten inches
long in the abdomen.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
MoNTAUk CLUBS
DEPEW DINNER.

NEW YORK. April 25.--The annual
dinner OF the Montauk club Of Brook
lyn In honor OF the birthday OF Chaun-
cey Depew takes place at theb mbmbm
cey Depew takes place at he club
house tonight, and preparations for
the event. 1t is said. have been made
on an elaborate scale. Senator De-
pew's birthday was last Thursday, but
1t is the custom OF the club to hold
the dinner on the Saturday night fol-
lowing
The Depew dinner is always a
unique affair and Is popular event
with Brooklyn clubmen. The guest of
the evening is the only speaker, and
the birthday cake always come In the
nature OF surprise. Last year
when the cover of the huge silver dish
was raised dalntily dressed little
maiden stepped out OF the cake before
the senator and recited an appropriate
verse. Friends Of the senator are won.
dering what new form the birthday
cake viii take tonight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
TAMMEN 44
GUILTY OF
EMBRACERY

GOLDEN. Colo, April 25-Messrs.
Tammen, Schroeder, Sadlier and
Thomas appeared before Judge DE
Frances this morning. accompanied
by their attorneys, Messrs. Seaman
and Smith. Tammen, Schroeder and
Sadlier pleaded guilty to the charge
of embracery and were fined one hun
dred dollars and sentenced to one day
in Jail. In the case of Judge Thomas
the court accepted a nolle contendere.
All cases pending against the four de-
PENDANTS were at once dismissed. This
is the final settlement of the cases
which have been pending the past
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

RESUMES
JOURNEY

GILLETTE. Wyo., April 25.-Ths
presidential special made IA night run
through Montana into Wyoming. Near
feilowstone, Mont, secret service
man found tramp in the vestibule
between the baggage and buffet cars.
Ihe hobo smashed the glass in an at
tempt to strike the detective,
but was eventually dragged in
side. hand-cuffed, placed in the
baggage car and turned over
to the authorities, at Billings, Mon
tana- He gave the name of Russell,
and showed card as a member of
the Seamen's union at San Francisco,
and was beating his way to St Paul
He claimed that he did not know he
had taken the presidential special, but
was glad of it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
KING EDWARD AT NAPLES.

NAPLES, King Edward was enthus-
iastically greeted upon his arrival in
Naples today, enroute to Rome and
Paris. The town and harbor were
astir early. Immense crowds assem-
bled along the bay front, and rounds
Of cheers mingled with the British ma
tional anthem and salutes from the
harbor ships and land batteries as the
royal yacht Victoria and Albert near
ed shore. The bay presented a strik-
ing spectacle, owing to the great gath
ering of war and merchant ships,
dressed from stem to stern in rainbow
fashion. After the exchange of sa.
lutes the royal yacht was boarded by
the civic and military dignitaries of
Naples. who officially welcomed His
Majesty. Later in the day the visits
were returned by King Edward. The
king will remain here until Monday
when he will proceed to Rome.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
BUILD A MODEL POST.
Government Expending Million Dol
lars on New Fort Near Chatta-
nooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn, April 25.-
tWm. E. Curtis in RecordHerald.)-
The government OF the United
States is expending 81 1,000, 900 in the
erection of military post, to be called
Fort George H. Thomas, on a tract OF
800 acres of land adjoining the Ma
tional Military Park of the battlefield
OF chickamauga, nine miles from
Chattanooga. The work of construc-
ton is now making rapid progress un-
der the direction of Captain ]. II. Slo-
cum of the Seventh cavalry. The
foundations of the principal buildings
are laid; the land is being cleared,
drained and graded. and before next
winter some of the quarters will be
ready to occupy. 1t is to be the model
military post of the world, capable of
taking care of full regiments of cav
airy with detachments of infantry and
artillery. The location and the topog-
raphy are especially favorable. The
climate is mild in winter and not too
hot in the summer. The atmosphere
is pure and the water supply is abund-
ant Only the other day an artesian
Wtll W dS Dol'i, WhlNll 10 HoN llpW III Z
with a tremendous pressure. furnish
ing a supply of water sufficient for the
whole camp.
Fort George II. Thomas is to be the
rendezvous of the militia of the south,
which, under the new law enacted at
the last session OF congress. is to be
mobilized annually in great camps of
instruction and participate in maneu-
yers. The convenience OF Chattanoo-
ga for this purpose was one reason for
the selection of the present site for
the new post And 1t is expected that
10000 members of the National guard
from Tennessee, Alabama. Mississippi,
Georgia, Louisiana and Arkansas will
gather here every fall for drill and
maneuvers under the command OF Off
GERS of the general stan of the regular
army. Several similar rendezvous
will be established at other points con-
yenient for railroad transportation.
There will be one near Chicago for the
annual maneuvers OF the National
guard of the surrounding states. Col
onel Sanger. the assistant secretary OF
war, who has charge OF the militia,
has been here for the past few days,
in tour of inspection, and is
greatly pleased with the situation
and the progress that Is being made
on the new post and will shortly take
up the subject of securing similar IA
cilities for annual militia encamp-
ments in other parts OF the country.
The famous Seventh cavalry, Gen
eral Custer's regiment now under
J command OF Colonel Baldwin, is en-
camped in Chattanooga Military Park,
and is making itself comfortable in
tents and other temporary structures
until the new barracks are completed.
The famous Grimes battery OF artil-
lery, which had a conspicuous part in
the battles around Santiago. is also
here under the command of Captain
Hoyle. The officers and their families
are living in shacks. part tent and part
cottage. but are making themselves
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
THE MAD
MULLAH
DEFEATED

oBBlA, Somaliland. April 25.-Gen.
erai Manning. in command of the Brit.
ish forces of Somaliland, on his way
to relieve Colonel Cobbe, who was be-
sieged by the forces of the Mad Null
IAN, met the latter and defeated him.
The Mad Mullah lost two thousand
killed. The British loss is not report
ed. Colonel Cobbe was successfully
relieved
The army vanquished by General
Manning is the same which annihilat-
ed Plunketts square on the 18th. 1t
consisted of two thousand cavalry and
ten thousand infantry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
FOR GALE.

Both farm and city property on
terms to suit the purchaser. Improv.
ed farms with good water rights In the
Animas valley. Productive and profit
able ranches on Pine river with am.
pie water rights. Farm land on the
Florida mesa under ditch.
long list OF city property.
5000 buys 4-roomed frame house and
lot. Rents for 800.
$3.50 buys 4-roomed frame house, lot
30xl50. Rents for 5000.
$3.50 buys 4-roomed frame house; 1
lot. Rents for $500.
$3.50 buys Groom frame house, 2 lots
on Boulevard. Rent $1,000.
Also desirable vacant property
suitable for either residence or busi-
ness purposes.
FRANK ELDREDGE. Durango. =
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
EARLY CLOSING FOR
BUSINESS HOUSES

The business firms named below
have signed the following petition
to inaugurate early closing in Duran
go:
We, the undersigned merchants Of
Durango, agree to close our respective
places of business at 6:30 D. M, ex
cept Saturday nights, and pay days
and to remain closed all day on Sun
days, to take effect this 21st day o.
April, 1903:
Graden Mercantile Co.
Snyder, Buskirk & Co.
Alex. Wahler.
Colorado Cold Storage & Market Co
o. A. Dalton.
A. & S. Hassan.
George Trick
A. w. Vachon.
/. Lazarus.
The Jackson Hardware 4 Inple
ment Co.
Whitehall Shoe & Clothing Co.
Fulton Market.
James Conway.
J. Soens.
Stubbs & Jakway
The Fair
The Schutt Commission Co.
B. Glaser.
o. F. Boyle, Hay and 6rain.
Morris Stein.
F. Il. Graham.
o. II. Silliman.
w. G. White.
J. Kruschke.
r. e Amsden.
II. G. Clark
w. II. Darlington.
S. NJ. Richter.
A. B. Douglas.
John Morelock.
a. X. Ferguson.
F. Conner.
l.. A. Nelson.
w. C. Chapman.
Isaac Cherry.
F.. p. Hail.
s. X. McCorkell.
The Famous Stores company
Martin Hooker.
Morris Click.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
DETECTIVES AT ST. LOUIS.


ST. LOUIS, Mo, April 23.-Detec-
tives are being brought to St Louis
from many OF the principal cities OF
the United States. This Is because OF
the dedication Of the Worlds fair and
the presence of President Roosevelt
next week, which will attract tens OF
thousands of rural visitors from the
rural districts OF the different states
the very kind the crooks and the
pickpockets of the large cities fol-
low II is well known that some of
the most dangerous confidence men
of the country will be attracted to st.
Louis. The detectives from the cities
know these crooks on sight. so sever
al will be brought from Chicago to
look out for Chicago crooks. Cincin-
natl detectives to keep an eye on the
bad men from that city. and 80 on.
There are to be more than one hun
dred OF these sleuths. Whenever a
professional crook Is recognized he
will be arrested. He will be put in
Jail at once and kept there until the
festivities are over. 1t will not be
necessary for him to commit crime
before he finds himself behind the
bars. IL there are any old charges
on which these professionals. many
OF them ex-convicts, can be held they
Will be punished to the full extent.
Special precautions likewise will be
taken for the safety of the president
during his stay in st. Louis Besides
the secret service men who are now
accompanying him. special detail has
been ordered from Washington and
Will be here by the time the president
and his party reaches the city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
TO SPEND SUNDAY AT
GRAND ISLAND

GRAND ISLAND, Neb.. April 25.-
Grand Island is donning her best bib
and tucker in honor of President
Roosevelt and his party who are
scheduled to spend Sunday here. AT
ter the president has been formally
welcomed to the city he will be left
tree to enjoy the day as he desires.
it is expected that he will attend
church in the forenoon, and If the
weather is favorable, take a gallop
through the surrounding country in
company with Senator Dietrich SEN
ator Dietrich and probably Senator
Millard will join the presidential par
" here and remain with it to the end
If the Nebraska trip.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
OFFICIALS
CAUGHT
KNOCKING

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 25.-
Manila reports received today indicate
number OF financial Irregularities
not to say embezzlements in the isl
ands. and the authorities are taking
steps to improve methods of handling
public moneys.
Among the cases cited is that OF
Bartlett Sinclair. treasurer of Risal
province, who unsuccesstully attempt
ed suicide when arrested. j. b. vii.
son, disbursing officer of the coast
guard service, who fled to Vancouver
and was brought back. James Heahm.
disbursing officer of the Manila health
board, conticted of defalcation, who
was nabbed at Shanghai while fleeing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
LARGE LIFE INSURANCE
POLICY WRITTEN

NEW YORK, April pa life in
3urance company here has just issued
to Rodman-Wanamaker, son OF John
Wanamaker, a policy for one million
dollars. The annual premium is thir-
~ thousand dollars. Wanamaker is
insured for two million dollars alto
gether, which is almost equal to that
of King Edward of England. the most
heavily insured man in the world
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
CONVICT ARGUES FOR
HIS OWN RELEASE

TOPEKA, Kans., April 25.-Ira Ter
rill, former Oklahoma legislator, who
is serving a term in a Kansas prison
under a law of his own making. for
killing man. appeared before the fed
eral court today from n prison cell.
and argued habeas corpus for his
release. Lawyer Ashby of Beatrice,
Neb.. obtained consent to file brief
on behalf of other Oklahoma convicts
seeking release upon the same
grounds as Terrill
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
RELIANCE SAILS FOR
PRELIMINARY TEST

BRISTOL, Conn. April 25.-The cup
defender Reliance with Nat HERES
choff. designer. Captain Kane and Mr..
lselins, representative OF the owners,
aboard. sailed this morning for the
first preliminary test.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
RUFUS CANTRELL AND
PARTNERS SENTENCED

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, April 25.-
Rufus Cantrell and other ghouls were
sentenced from three to ten years in
the penitentiary. The cases against
the three doctors who purchased the
stolen corpses will be dropped, as the
ghouls refuse to testi fy against them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
JUNGLE TOMS CABIN"
is TURNED DOWN

NEW YORK. April 25.-The board
of education has discarded Uncle
Toms Cabin" from the public school
libraries. The reason given is that it
has served its purpose and now only
tends to revive sectional feeling.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

Daniel II. Thornton was in the city
during the day. While here he CON
tracted with Dalton. the meat market
and grocery man, for his entire butter
product. The local delivery to Gus.
toners about town will therefore be
discontinued by Mr.. Thornton, but or
ders can be left with Mr. Dalton and
Will receive prompt attention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
S55o.o0.

If taken at once-two lots corner
W. End avenue and 2lst street. Lots
1OOxl4O. The greatest bargain in
North Side property.
LOCKWOOD & PERKINS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

The Santa Fe will run personally
conducted excursions to California tri.
weekly during colonist period. April
1st to June 15. 1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
eiGhTY-FouRTh ANN.vERsARy
o
Independent Order Of Odd Fellows In
America.

The Sfth anniversary OF the above
order VIII be observed by the lodges
composing the Southwestern Odd Eel
lows association. In this city Monday
April 27th. at X. p. hall. The follow
ing program has been provided for the
afternoon and evening, the evening af.
fair being followed by banquet I'm
Odd Fellows hall.
Morning Program.
ll;Oo Meeting of Southwestern Odd
Fellows Association ...
Afternoon Entertainment at 3.
l. fiano SOLO Byron Eddy
2. Address of Welcome.
................. H. Garbanati
). Vocal Solo"Golden Love" ...
.,,................. William Lewis
A. Benefits of the Order. er....
....-.,......... Rev. o. f. Ostenson
b. Piano Duet-Selected .......
Mrs G. V. Kline and Byron Eddy
Evening Entertainment at 8.
l. Piano Solo-Selected Byron Eddy
2. Recitation-Selected. IA. f. Hood
j. Vocal Solo Because Love You
Dear ....'............. Hawley
Mrs. w. A. Sedwick
4. Ladies' Quartette-" 'Tis Morn"
''..''.-.'' .'................ Geibel
Misses Snyder. Meuser, Cope
land and Biggs
.. Piano Duet-Hungarian Dance
NO. '''................. Brahms
u. Vocal Solo-"Tempest of the
Heart ............... Verdi
William Lewis.
I. Recitation-''lke After the Op-
era ''''''.'..'.. ...............
Mrs. Lillian Hartman Johnson.
8. Inst. Trio-Selected d.,..,.
Drs. McCanna. Ochsner and
Prof. Werker.
,, Arion Manner Choir-Selected
Prof. Werker, Director
Followed by banquet in Odd Eel
lows hall
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

The attendance at the Entire Nous
dance last evening was about the best
of the winter. 1t was the first since
Lent and many were In the humor for
dancing, The program included many
extras and II was later than usual
when the company broke up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

WANTED-At 8. Sessions second
hand store. In National hotel building,
lower Main street. second hand furni.
ture and all kinds OF second hand
goods.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

FOR SALE-Cheap. Oak bedstead
and fine baby go-cart; 1881 East End
avenue. North Durango.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

WANTED-Competent man and
wife to work on ranch. Apply at Her
aid office for information.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

FOR sALE-Complete sawEiil. or
will sell power and saw outfit separ.
ate. All in hrst class condition.
CHARLTON 4 TEMPLHTON.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
FOR RENT.

Good ranch In Montezuma county.
Man and wife preferred. Particu.
lars o73 Fifth avenue. Call In even.
ing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

WANTED-Girl for general house
work. Hermosa House. Trimbl,
Springs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

FOR RENT-Alcove bedroom, use
OF parlor. plano and bath. No. C7a
Fifth avenue. Call in evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
RANCH FOR RENT.

100 acres, eight miles from Duran.
go. good water right. Easy terms.
THE LOCAL SECURITY CO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

FOR RENT-Front room furnished
No. ll9 18th street. 4-29.3
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

FOR RENT-Furnished room. G2:
Third avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

G. w. Spencer reports all early gar
dening executed. 1t will be n week or
two before time to plant beans and
corn
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

Competent lady stenographer, book
keeper and cashier wanted. Address
Box 224 City.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
A SNAP.

Two good lots on Boulevard .. $4OO
Two fine lots on Sixth Avenue. 400
THE LOCAL SECURITY co.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
BEST IN THE STATE.

A full set Of teeth-s6 guaranteed.
Crown and bridge teeth -. Gold
nllings Soc and up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

City council got down to business
last night and we may expect good
progress in tho water matter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

FURNISHED HOUsE-To rent; 2
or three rooms. 651, 9Th Ave.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

Nice furnished rooms with. board
over the Waller market.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27
PENN's GREAT RELAY CARNIVAL

PHILADELPHIA. Pa, April 25.-
For the ninth consecutive year, the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

X. f. Gaines and Emory Brown went
to Bayfield, yesterday afternoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-27

The shirt waist man will soon be
with us.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-10
Logan Minister Gocs After Dun.
lap Establishment.

Logan, Iowa, Sept. q. Yes
terday Rev. D. A. Allen of Dun
lap filed at the office of the
clerk of the district court
papers bringing two injunction
suits. One against w. G. Houts
and c. M. Brown, one against
G. w. Gregg, both parties oper-
ating establishments various]y
known as restaurants, billiard
halls, lunch counters and like
titles at Dunlap. The charges
brought were selling intoxicat-
ing liquors without license.
The offending parties are not
sued for any amount except
costs and fees for attorneys,
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-10
CAsTozIA.
' g.: :; :: :, 4; Z Z; K: '''''

Miss Hester Painter returned
to her home in Omaha this
afternoon. Miss Eva Johnson
accompanied her home for a
few days visit.
Misses Eleanor and Bess
Fensler returned from Dunlap
yesterday afternoon after a
couple of days visit with friends.
Mrs. Carrie steinkopf and
son, of Council Bluffs, are in
the Valley the guests of Mr..
and Mrs. H. B. Ennis, parents
of Mrs. Steinkopf.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1903-09-10
Same Old Vaughn

w. R. Vaughn, one time
mayor Of Council Bluffs, later a
newspaper man of Omaha, now
of Washington, d. c., has been
in Omaha and Council Bluffs
for several days in the interest
of one of a number of railroad
projects which he is promoting.
81 have built a number of small
roads, " said Mr.. Vaughn estcr-
day to the World-Herald.
Sometimes | drop into a town
with 5 cents, get up the next
morning and begin building a
railroad. Anybody can build a
railroad if he has plenty of
money; but it takes a genius to
build one without Mr.. Vaughn
expects to leave for the east
this evening with Omaha cap
italists whom he has interested
in his project. G. B. Dept.
| World Herald.
Mrs. Nora Steele left for
Moorhead this morning, where
she will teach the coming fall
and winter.
Mrs. A. N. Fountain is visit
ing friends in California juno
ton for a few days.
A. S. Rockwell, wife and
daughter, of Omaha, will be the
over Sunday guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. r. C. Hills.
Goodwin Perkins, formerly
of this city, was married in
Chicago Thursday, Sept. Sd,
1908, to Miss Birdie Hudspeth
of that city. The newly mar
ried couple will be at home to
their friends in that city after
October LIST.