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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
HAS A FORTUNE HIDDEN.

AUSTIN, Tex, Feb. 13.-Charles
Beeler, who robbed the Wells-Fargo
Express company of $4,000 at San
Antonio, four years ago, will be re-
leased from the state penitentiary
within the next day or two, when he
will have served out his sentence of
five years, with time allowed for good
Ffonduct deducted. Beeler still has
about $4,000 thousand dollars of the
stolen money. At least he is suppos-
ed to know where it is, as only $40,
which was found on his person when
arrested. was ever recovered. The
money is supposed to be safely hid
den or in the hands of some unknown
accomplice. who will turn a big share
of it over to Beeler when the latter
regains his liberty. 1t is known that
the express company has engaged de-
tectives to watch every movement of
Beeler from the time he leaves the
prison doors. with view of locating
the stolen money or some part of it.
Since Beeler's imprisonment the com
pany has sued him and obtained iudg-
meut in the sum of $4,000.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
FOR WORLDS CHAMPIONSHIP.

PARIS, Feb. 14.-During the week
commencing tomorrow night, all eyes
in the billiard world will be turned
toward this city. where a tournament
for the worlds championship will be
in progress. With the exception of
Jacob Shaefer. who is in the city, but
who is not likely to compete owing to
an inability to come to terms with
the managers. nearly every expert of
wide reputation will be seen in the
competition. America will be ably
represented by George Slosson and
George Sutton. while Ora Morningstar
and Leonard Howison are also among
the entries. The French players of
prominence who will take part are
Maurice Vigneaux, Cure. Gibelin and
Barntel. Slosson appears to be in
good form and those who have seen
him play since his recent arrival here
are of the opinion that he has more
than an even chance of carrying off
the honors from the French experts
with the cue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
EDITS PAPER FROM JAIL.
Man in Lawrence, Mass, Conducts
Publishing Business While in
Prison.

Probably the only man who ever
edited a group of daily and Sunday
papers from prison cell Is William
S. Jewett, editor and publisher of the
Lawrence (Mass) Morning Sun, Even
ing American and Sunday Sun. and
agent in that city for the Boston dal-
lies He was committed to prison
two years ago, having been convicted
of violating the federal banking law.
Under his management the papers
have prospered
After his conviction, a syndicate
tried to buy his newspapers, but he
refused to sell them. When asked
what he intended to do. Jewett said:
I'm going to keep them and run
them. guess Pm not going TO be
hanged. I'm coming out in Ave years
at the most, and I'll need them then" ."
The night before he went to jail he
was allowed to eat supper in one of
the hotels.
There he met the heads of depart.
ments OF his papers. and gave instruc-
tions for the next days issues. Since
that night he has seen one or more OF
his managers daily. discussed Office
problems with them. dictated the edi'
torial policy on this subject or that
| advised as to advertising contracts
and as to the support of one candidate
or another for local office.
AS to supporting candidates his
policy was always clear. Never did
he allow a line to appear that would
indicate feeling of bitterness on his
part. His standing notice to all was
"Do nothing that will make the peo
pie think am using my papers to gel
square. Run them as business propo
sitions and I'll take care OF myself.
Jewett has just petitioned Presiden
Roosevelt for pardon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
Western Slope Introduction Co.
INCORPORATED
MANUFACTURERS AGENTS
DURANGO COLO.

We are thoroughly equipped to sup
ply schools with the best seat in the
United States. also school supplies OF
every description. Sample seat on
hand will establish our claim-we
guarantee them for ten years. Hy-
gienic school wardrobes. ventilators
and revolving window sash and Vene-
tIan blinds. Roofing slate. Spanish
tiles and metal shingles.
Steam and chemical engines. hose
wagons. ladder trucks, extinguishers
and fire escapes. hardwood floors.
prism windows and sidewalk lights.
church, bank. store and office furni-
ture and fixtures.
Cold storage cooling rooms. refrig-
orators for hotels, stores and resi-
dences. Stained and loaded church
glass, metal ceilings, iron fences.
steel beams. girders and castings;
prisons. lock-ups, vault doors and
bridge construction-in fact every
thing in the line of building and con-
struction material and supplies.
Pneumatic cash and bundle carriers
for stores.
Write us your wants, we do the
rest.
J. II. vANDUGTEREN.
Mgr. for Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
AUTO SHOW AT CHICAGO.

CHICAGO, H.. Feb. 1.-THE doors
of the Coliseum opened today on the
greatest show of automobiles ever
held in the west. Every foot of space
in the big building is occupied. which
means that there are twice as many
exhibits as at last years exhibition
In addition to the display of self-pro-
pellers the show has attracted scores
OF men interested in automobiles.
and next week they will assemble in
conference for the discussion of the
good roads movement. Albert B.
Shattuck. president of the Automobile
Club of America, and General Roy
Stone, the governments good road
expert, will address the meeting.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
CH|CACOANS
LOSE SEVEN
MILLIONS

CHICAGO, ILL.,. Feb. IA start
ling report of the losses occasioned
by the Get Rich Concerns" is made
public today.
Ihls city announces a loss of seven
million dollars. and the reports that
come in from various parts of the
country seem almost beyond belief.
Conservative men estimate that be-
tween forty and fifty million dollars
nave been poured into the Golfers of
the Turf Investment and other swind-
ing companies. aud very little of the
. immense sum will be recovered by the
dupes
1t is most astounding that all class
es of people have been swindled-
rlch men, poor men, bank presidents.
merchants. ministers, conservative
business men, widows, servants. fash
1onable matrons, messenger boys and
all kinds of people have sent their
money into this glittering bubble,
which has Just burst.
When the various companies we're
raided yesterday afternoon and this
morning, barrels and boxes of letters
We're found, each of them telling of an
investment of from one hundred to
one thousand dollars.
The daily receipts of the Chicago
companies have been from ten to
twenty thousand dollars, while the
Arnold company of ST. Louis has re-
ceived as much as fifty thousand dol
lars in one day.
The mails have been freely used in
the fraud. and the question arises:
What high influence permitted this
to continue when it was known to the
officials?
The name of United States Senator
Button of Kansas, who had business
relations" with the swindling houses.
is charged today with guilty knowl-
edge of the doings of the grating es.
adjustments.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
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DEMURRER
SUSTAINED

SANTA FE, N. NJ. Feb. 14-ln n
case tried before Judge b. S. Baker.
at Albuquerque, Judge A. j. Abbott,
United States attorney for the Pueblo
indians. was sustained in a demurrer
in quite remarkable case.
One of the Puebos was imprisoned
for breaking an agreement to rent any
house within the boundaries of the
pueblo to an outsider for commercial
purposes. The Indian brought suit
for false Imprisonment, but Judge Alb
bott demurred, claiming that the pris-
oner was equally guilty with the rest
OF the Indians, as long as he was
party to the agreement. The case
involved several points of law never
before presented and acted upon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
SUSAN 3. ANTHONY is SO.

ROCHESTER,, n. Y, Feb. IL
Presents and messages of congratu-
lation are being received in large
numbers by Susan B. Anthony in an
.ticipation of her eighty-third birthday
which falls tomorrow The venerable
leader of the woman suffrage move
ment has completely recovered from
the illness of last year. which at one
time was regarded as alarmingly seri
Gus. Her wonderful health and spir-
its seem to be proof against time and
disease, and so lightly do her four
score years rest upon her that she Is
still in the habit of working as she
has worked during the last half cen
tury-that is to say. as II there was
no limit to her capacity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
A SECOND
CARRIE
NATION

TOPEKA, Kans., Feb. 14.-Mrs,
Blanche Bois smashed two thousand
dollars worth of plate glass windows
in six Topeka joints this morning
with an ak, and was then placed un'
der arrest. She justified her action
by saying that the officials refused
to enforce the prohibition laws. hence
it was necessary for the citizens to
act. The smashing was planned at
a meeting of temperance advocates
last night. Six volunteers were to dc
the work this morning. Mrs. Bois
alone showed up punctually, and start
ed in single-handed.
The places attacked were. the Cope
land hotel. Young's drug store. Rus
sums, the National Royal. and Pal
ace.
Some months ago Mrs Bois, who is
an ardent disciple of Mrs. Nation
horsewhipped Mayor Parker In his
office on account of the liquor ques
ton Mrs Bois Is in jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
CRACK ATHLETES TO MEET.

BOSTON, Mass, Feb. 14.-There
promises to be smashing OF some
records tonight at the annual indoor
games of the Boston Athletic associa-
ton. The crack athletes of Prince
ton. Cornell, Pennsylvania Harvard
and other big institutions will be
seen at their best. The events will
include an open short dash. an invita-
ton short dash. long sprint two
middle distance runs. hurdle race.
long distance run, several field
events and number of team races
Interest centers largely in the sprints.
in which Arthur Duffy, the worlds
champion is among the entries.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
BOY CREMATED IN HIS
EAIHER'S ARMS

PITTSBURG, Pa, Feb. 14.-An eX-
tensive fire here today resulted in the
cremation of one person, and the fatal
burning of two others. Seven build
ings were destroyed.
The fire took place at Tarentum, a
suburb. Ray Craig, aged 13. was ere
mated in his fathers arms. who was
trying to rescue him. The father was
so badly burned that he will die. The
mother and daughter We're fatally
hurt by jumping through a window.
An accident almost similar occurred
in the heart of the city, when. owing
to a natural gas explosion, four men
were seriously hurt and one killed, be
ing burned to death.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
SPECIAL RATES TO CALIFORNIA

CHICAGO, Ill, Feb. 1.-THE colo
nists' rates to California recently an
nounced by the Southern Pacific and
connecting lines will become opera
tive tomorrow and continue in force
until May |. The new schedule pro-
vides for a second-class rate of $33
from Chicago s25 from Missouri
river points. Sioux City to Kansas
City. inclusive, and Houston, Texas,
and $50 from st. Louis, Memphis and
New Orleans, to points in California.
The object of the low rates is to en-
courage immigration and secure skill
ed labor for the cities on the coast.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
POSTAL DEPARTMENT
TAKES A HAND

CHICAGO. ILL.,, Feb. 1.-THE aid of
the federal authorities In the war on
the Turf Investment and other Get
Rich Quick" concerns was enlisted to.
day. The postal authorities agreed
to act in cooperation with the police,
and ask the victims of such concerns
who have letters used by the alleged
swindlers in their dealings, to forward
them to Chief of Police O'Neill. In
state and federal courts.
OF the five persons arrested yester-
day in the Turf Investment company
raids, two were released today, while
the other three are continuances.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
BIG MEETING OF ENGINEERS.

WARREN, o.. Feb. 14.-An inter
esting meeting was held here today
by the Ohio Society of Mechanical.
Electrical and Steam Engineers. The
visitors were cordially greeted by
Mayor Thompson, to whose address
response was made by Herbert E.
Stone of Boston These formalities
concluded the society took up the
reading and discussion of papers on
topics of general interest to the pro-
fession. The participants included
prominent engineers from Canton
Akron. Cleveland and other cities in
the state
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

RAISES
BLOCKADE

BERLIN, Feb. 14.-The government
has telegraphed instructions today
for the raising of the blockade off the
coast of Venezuela Immediately.
These instructions may not reach all
the blockading vessels today, but as
the fleet is expecting such instruc-
tions. the blockade will be fully raised
by Monday.
Minister Bowen has guaranteed the
payment of all demands
LONDON. Feb. 1.-THE British
admiralty today forwarded orders to
the admiral commanding the British
blockading fleet off Venezuela to raise
the blockade.
A Berlin dispatch says that similar
action was taken by the German gov
ernment this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

From Saturdays Daily:
w. ]. Humphrey and wife and son
arrived from Denver yesterday, and
are at the Inter-Ocean. Mr.. Hum
phrey succeeds Mr. Graham as ex-
press messenger on the Southern.
Stubbs & Jakway are advertising
new and up-to-date line of wall paper
which they have just opened up for
inspection. Give them a call il you
are figuring on remodeling or build
ing.
The Herald job department has the
best assortment of stationery OF any
iob Office in Western Colorado-bar
none. People who are hard to please
in their stationery tastes. can find
what they want at The Herald office.
Bonny Glaser is now fairly located
in his elegant new quarters. but is
still busy arranging his new STOCK.
His new goods are commencing to
arrive.
NJ. II. Kaufman, chemist at the
Durango smelter. left this morning
for Colorado Springs, where he VIII
be married at the Antlers hotei on
next Wednesday, to Miss Phillips OF
Kansas City.
Agent McAtee returned yesterday
from an inspection tour OF the South
ern towns. He reports lots
of snow everywhere "up the ROAD
but that railroad business Is moving
along smoothly, and picking up in vol
ume.
Fred Straub is now sole owner ana
boss of the Antlers saloon. MT
straub is one of the best known ahu
most popular saloon men In the san
Juan country, He caters str'c''s u
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
NEW YORK FASHION LETTER

NEW YORK. Feb. Alt has be-
come the custom in New York Tor
January white sales" as they are
called, to be followed by February
novelties in lingerie. This. 1t seems
,s a sort of trick of the trade Of shop
keepers to stimulate trade during
season that would otherwise be dull
for there is little chance to get up
new fashions between the holidays
and spring.
Even the few novelties that are DIS
played are not authentic and the pru
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

WARL|KE
MOVEMENTS

CONSTANTINOPLE. Feb. 14-The
sultan continues to increase war prep
arations in anticipation of any contIn-
sency in Macedonia. Instructions
have been issued for reserves to be
prepared to form into new army
corps of twenty thousand men, In
cluding six batteries of artillery.
The sultan has raised the cash for
the purchase of armament in Ger
many for the new corps.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

Yale and Columbia universities meet
in competition at the Knickerboclier
Whist club this afternoon and even
ing. and considerable interest is mani
tested in the contest, as IL is the first
TO be held in this branch of college
rivalry. The two universities are rep
resented by ten men each. 1t is eX-
pected to arrange similar contests
among other leading universities in
the near future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
ATTRACTIVE BARGAINS.

1G0 acres of land. one foot Of water.
Five miles from Durango. 10
acres has been cultivated. All
fenced. Price $500.
220 cres Anlmas Valley land, 10
acres under cultivation. All
fenced. VIII be sold In a body
or can be divided up If desired.
Price 500 per acre.
We have other attractive in
vestments In ranch property. and
can also offer city property on
terms and payments to suit pur-
chaser.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
ACQUITTED OF MURDER;
SENT UP FOR STEALING

KANSAS CITY. Feb. 14-William
Stoltzman, recently acquitted of muir
der at Fort Scott. Kansas. pleaded
guilty to charge of petit larceny
here today. and was sent to Jail for
six months. Stoltzman stole valise
yesterday containing valuable oil
stocks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

The Porter Fuel company and the
Gold King mines company have their
monthly pay days today. Several
thousands of dollars are turned loose
thereby, and the wage-earners are
happy, each according to his capa-
city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
ADOPT
WIRELESS
TELECRAPHY

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, Feb. a.
The Southern Pacific railway may in
stall wireless telegraphy on trains to
prevent collisions. A. l. New, operat.
ing the wireless system to Catalina
Island. says the only obstruction to
the plan is overcoming the jar on
switches.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
QUAY. THE OLD WAREHOUSE,
HOLDS HIS GROUND

WASHINGTON. d. c., Feb. IL
The senate on Monday or Tuesday
will take up the agricultural and post
office appropriation bills. Each car
ries the omnibus statehood bill as
rider. The question of the vote on
the statehood matter. therefore. is pc
coming imminent. Senator Quay stu
maintains his mastery OF the senate
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
LOOKS LIKE WAR
IN CENT RAJ AMERICA

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. Feb. n
The steamer Acapulco brings news of
the Honduras revolution. The revo-
lutionists have been intrenching at
Amalpa, awaiting an attack by the
government forces marching against
them. The prospective battle may
start war between five Central Ameri-
can republics.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
PHILIPPINES WORLDS FAIR
EXHIBIT WORK SUSPENDED

WASHINGTON, ID. c., Feb. IA
Secretary Root today cabled Governor
Taft to suspend all preparations for
the Philippines exhibit at the ST.
Louis Worlds fair on account of the
serious condition of Philippine
finances.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
A MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT.

Under the direction of Prof. b. A.
LETTERS. of Chlllicothe, Mo. will be
given at the NJ. f. church Monday
evening at 1880. Prof. Jeffers Is
successful drillmaster in heavy Choir
us work If you love music, come
and Join us. Free to all.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
"THE UNEMPLOYED" HOLD
MEETINGS IN LONDON

LONDON, Feb. 1.-Two thousand
unemployed men held meeting in
Trafalgar Square today. Speeches
were made demanding an opportunity
to work. Two hundred police and
five thousand spectators attended the
meeting.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
CONRE|D
SUCCEEDS
M. GRAU

NEW YORK, Feb 14-It was
announced this morning that Heinrich
Conreid. manager of the Irving Place
theater. has been selected to succeed
Maurice Grau as impressario at the
Metropolitan Opera house for five
years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

the wants of his customers, and runs
an elegant establishment, up-to-date
and modern in equipment, with exper-
fenced and polite assistants in all de-
partments. The Antlers is noted for
the high quality of the beverages han
dled-nohing but the best is good
| enough for Mr. Straub's customers.
and they know they will always get
dealt with squarely when they pat
ronize the Antlers.
Durango enterprises should receive
| every encouragement at the hands of
our people. We cannot prosper if we
patronize foreign houses who con
| tribute nothing to our welfare. If it
is made in Durango" or sold in Du-
range" study well before you turn 1t
down. We have good stores here,
with stocks which cannot be excelled
in any town in the west of double the
| size of Durango-stocks as complete
and up-to-date as you can find in Den
yer and at prices just as reasonable.
| We have all kinds of local enterprises
which need and are worthy of every
encouragement. We have frst-class
foundries, cold storage plant, soap fac
tory, brewery. bottling works and
printing Offices. and a broom factory
just starting up, besides other home
enterprises. Keep your money at
home!
Harry v. Ausburn left for Denver
this morning, for the purpose of un
dergoing an operation for append
citis. He was accompanied by Mrs
Ausburn and his daughters. Mrs. ]
F. Wade and Miss Blanche. Also by
A. l.. Fellows of Denver. Mr.. Aus
burns many friends hope for hi.
speedy recovery.
J How do you like your valentine?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
FIELD MARSHAL SlMONS
DIES AT LONDON

LONDON, Feb. 14,-Field Marshal
Sir John Listern Simons, one of the
most famous fighters of the British
army, and a veteran of the Crimea, is
dead. He had held many important
military and diplomatic positions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
ANTITRUST BILL GOES
THROUGH SENATE

WASHINGTON, d. c.. Feb. IL
The senate today agreed to the house
amendments to the Ekins antitrust
bill, passed by the house yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
GRAND JURY WORKING
ON "GET RICH" SWINDIE

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Feb. 14.-Arnold
and Gill, his St. Louis manager, are
still mysteriously missing. The
grand jury still continues it's investi-
cations. and no indictment is expect
ed for several days. There is consid-
cradle doubt in legal circles regarding
the states ability to prosecute under
existing laws.
The state senate investigating COM
mttee arrived at midnight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

COLLEGIATE WHIST TOURNEY
NEW YORK, Feb. 1.-THE chosen
representatives of the whist clubs OF
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16
A FEW BARGAINS.

room Frame trees, barn, tth ave ........S 900
room frame. lawn and trees, 4th ave .... 500
room frame, good location, 4th ave.. 1900
room frame, very dlsirable, tth aye.... 100
room frame & furniture, tth avc....... 1850
room frame modern. 18th ave ............ 200
room frame, well located, modern, 4th
aNo..,...,.....,..........- ...... 2i0O
room frame good location, a snap 3th
ave ......................... 1850
8 room brick, well located, corner 5th ave. 1900
1 room cottage, good condition, 5th ave-. $50
room frame, best location, 9Th avs..... 800
room frame, 7th ave Observation-Disclosures. $50
3 room frame, Boulevard 80. .......... 1890
) room brick, modern, boulevard. .......... 1910
room brick. modern, Boulevard. ...... 4500
room frame. 2 cor lots, Boulevard. ...... $500
room brick, modern, cor. lots Boulevard 5000
7 room brick, modern, cor lots Boulevard 5000
room frame, Boulevard, cheap .... 100
= room frame, boulevard, a snap - 1900
room frame, boulevard ...--............. 1900
8 room stone, Boulevard ard.......... $500
II you don't 500 what you want on this list, We
have others. Vacant lots at reasonable prices
sold on tho installment plan. II you want q
| ranch we have some good bargains. Call At our
| new Office and lot US havo talk with you In.
surance in the best com panies on earth. Monsy
| to loan at low interest rates.
THE LOCAL SECURITY CO.
". 8. PIeksrill. sss'y
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-02-16

How do you like your valentine?