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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
XMAS SHIPS LADEN WITH GIFTS.


NEW YORK, Dec. 19.-The big lin
srs which cleared for Europe today
we're veritable Santa Claus ships, car
rying vast sums oI money and count
ess other Christmas gifts to gladden.
the hearts OF the folks in the "Old
Country" Aere were some wild
rushes down at the wharves yesterday
md today b. belated gift senders. and
he box which hung alongside the last
1n-come-ashore gangplank was filled
md emptied many times.
AT the foreign branch of the post
office the clerks worked like beavers
md, appreciating the desire OF the be-
ated ones to get their Christmas gifts
1ff in time, sold stamps and received
etters for many minutes after the Of
icial closing time laid down by the
regulations Extra trucks and extra
lelp OF all kinds had to be employed
o get the mail to the ships. On the
Cunard and North German Lloyd piers
he scene OF activity lasted up to the
moment of departure and at that hun
ireds missed the mails in the wild
scramble that went on during the last
hours.
One ship carried more than 100000
money orders. amounting TO more than
$1,000 900. Other ships also had their
share and the total of these gifts sent
lbroad amounts to fabulous sum.
rhe money orders came from all parts
If the country. New York being the
clearing point of 1000 postoffices in
the United States from which foreign
orders can be issued
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
TIN MINE MAY BE ALL TALK.

p. s, Rider, manager OF the Atlantic
Cable mine at Rico, is spending the
day in the city. He was asked about
his tin mine concerning which the
Denver Post has had great deal to
say. Mr.. Rider said he did not know
anything about any tin mine and did
not know where the Post obtained its
Information. He said that portion of
the first article which stated that Col
Demming had pronounced the ore tin
was correct; but that subsequent tests
did not corroborate judgment. MIR.
Rider said that the Atlantic Cable was
being worked for its zinc and lead
values. principally. and that his com
pany was getting just what they ex-
pected TO get In addition to zinc and
lead. small values in silver are OBJ
tanned. Asked II he had secured op-
tons on large scope of contiguous
territory as reported, he said he had
not. but thought possibly other par
ties had.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
BRAVE FIREMAN SAVES
OVER THlRT Wives.

NEW YORK. Dec. i9.-Fire in a
Brooklyn tenement house this morn
ing caused one death and might have
resulted in nifty more but for the BRAY
cry OF Lieutenant Freel of the fire de
partment who was instantly killed by
falling from the third story of the
building. with his companions he had
Just carried thirty women and children
from the building and had shown the
way out to score more, when in
some unaccountable manner he fell
from the third story to the pavement
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
SAN MIGUEL SHERIFF
SUED FOR DAMAGES.

Special Telephone to The Herald.
TELLURIDE. Dec. 19.-Four suits
were filed in the district court this
afternoon against the sheriff of San
Miguel county for alleged false i'm
prisonment. the complainant being
Guy Miller. secretary of the Miners
union, and three Italians. the latter be-
ing unable to swear to the complaints
except by making their cross.
The Pickwick club last night gave
swell dance complimentary to tne
officers Of the national guard station
ed at this place. 1t was notable as
one OF the most enjoyable social
events of the year
Thirty additional miners arrived on
last evenings train.
The Smuggler-Union mill will be
started up Monday or Tuesday ofinext
week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
AeRpgR CENTENARY OBSERVED.

BERLIN, Dec. 1S.-Today was the
cen enary of the death of Johann Goot-
fried Herder and literary, scientific
and univ ersity circles marked the an
niversary by holding interesting ex-
ercses in memory of the great Ger
man philosopher In Berlin the cele-
bration was held under the auspices
of the Society for the History of the
German Literature. and at Weimar
where Herder resided for many years,
the commemorative exercises were
held under the direction of The Goethe
Society
Herder's poetry won for him the
highest admiration from Goethe and
other leading lights of his day, but at
the same time his fame rests more on
his critical writings than on his
verses Born in East Prussia, in l744,
Herder studied philosophy at Konigs-
herg under Kant. for whom he con-
ceived an enthusiastic admiration, al
though subsequently he became one
of his most resolute opponents. In
1864 he was appointed assistant pro-
fessor and teacher at the Cathedral
School of Riga, where his sermons
were greatly admired. Here he pub
lished his first works, Fragments on
the Recent German Literature" and
Critical Forests" which contain the
germs of all that is essential. peculiar
and Characteristic in his thinking. In
1875, on the recommendation OF Goe-
the. he was invited to Weimar by the
Grand Duke and appointed court
preacher AMI consistorial councillor.
Here he resided until his death. De-
cember IS 1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
RATHER a BAD paEolcAMenr.

CHICAGO, Dec. la.-Mrs, Clara
Melcolm is an heiress presumably
and has or did have $3.50 900 worth of
securities in a safety deposit box in
bank. She has the key--it was Civ
en- to her by her father who placed the
bonds and securities in the vault for
her. Now he iorblbds the bank al
lowing anyone to open the box but
himself. His daughter is powerless
and she fears her father mas dissipat.
ed her fortune. She will begin pro.
ceedings at once
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
COLORED
DORM|TORY
BURNED

NASHVILLE. Tenn, Dec. 19.-
Rust Hall, the girls dormitory of the
Alden University was burned last
night Sc, en- lives were lost and sew
enteen persons injured.
The building was four stories high
and valued at $4,000. The flames or
iginnted In the laboratory and spread
with such rapidity that sixty of the
girl students were compelled to leap
from the windows. The dead;
STELLA ADDISON.
ADELE CHRISTIAN.
SALLIE DADE.
MATTE MORA.
LOLA TERRY.
MINNIE JOHNSON.
CORA BRYANT.
1t is more than probable that some
OF the injured girls will die as many
of them are seriously injured.
The Alden University is a colored
institution. although of the seven stu
dents dead at noon today. one was
white girl.
President Hamilton vas the first
member OF the faculty to be appraised
of the fire. But before he could take
any action the screams of the girls
showed that panic was prevailing.
AS the flames burst through the dor,
mitory the frightened inmates began
10 hurl themselves through the dor
mitory windows and four of the vic
Tins were thus killed in jumping
their mashed and manned bodies being
a horrible spectacle. Many of the
girls rushed through the smoke and
heat see"inS some avenue of escape
and many OF them fortunately found
it after their perilous run, and sue
ceeded in getting to a point of safety.
Three of the injured students are ex-
pected to die this afternoon.
Every ambulance in the city was
brought into play and the injured and
dead were hurried to the hospital.
The fire broke out shortly after mid
night and all the inmates were asleep
when the fire broke out.
The building was insured and will
be promptly rebuilt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
ACCIDENT RESULTS IN
DEATH TO MILL MAN.

Special Telephone to The Herald.
SILVERTON, Dec. 19.-Bert Martin
about 80 years Of age. employed at the
Sunnyside mill in Eureka gulch. met
with a fatal accident last evening
shortly alter 6 O'Clock. He had just
quit work when he fell from plat
form. striking his head against piece
Of machinery, dying from the effects
Of the injury in l5 minutes. His home
is at Napoleon. o. He was an indus
trious young man and had a nice sum
Of money saved up.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

about midway between the Brooklyn
bridge and the Williamsburg structure
opened today, In addition, to these
three bridges n fourth is to connect
Manhattan with the Brooklyn shore
by way of Blackwell's island, so that
New York in a few years will be able
to lay claim to the title of the city OF
magnificent bridges.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
UNION MEN DRIVEN
OUT OF PUEBLO

PUEBLO. Dec. 19.-Union men
are niue. eAef Used today over the ac-
tion Of he Citizens alliance and the
Business Mel's association last night
wheu hey aroused President Charles
H. Meyer OF the Western Federation
of. Miners and Max Malich. President
of the Smelter Mems Union and es-
corted them out OF town. They took
q train for Denver.
President Meyer says he will i'm
mediately test the right OF ofhcers or
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
CONSUL DAVIS SAILS
FOR ALExANDRITTA

WASHINGTON. Dec. 19-The cru
User San Francisco sailed yesterday
from Beirut for Alexandrittn with Con
sui Davis aboard. who recently LETT
his post after being attacked by the
Turkish police.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

The Fulton Market will have for
their Xmas trade choice lot Of home
grown. cornfed turkeys, ducks. geese.
and chickens, celery. lettuce. radishes.
mince meat, oysters. blue points.
shrimps. and full line OF the best
beef, pork. mutton. veal and lamb that
money can buy. Call up Plata 65 and
place your order and they will do the
rest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
CONGRESS ADJoURNs
FOR HOLIDAYS.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19-Botb
houses of congress adjourned this af.
ternoon for the holidays to meet again
January 4. Including the extra ses-
sion congress has been assembled &c
working days. In the house S426 bills
have been introduced and in the sen
ate 1924
The only important bill which has
been passed affecting the entire coun-
try was the Cuban reciprocity bill.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
COMMIT
ROBBERY AND MURDER

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Dec. ia
trio of highwaymen last night almost
killed John Murphy. a bookkeeper in
the employ of local coal company.
robbed him and later shot and killed
y. Corbin Rowe in the street and rob
bed his corpse. and then shot and
wounded Charles Rodgers. but he es.
capped without being robbed, being on
ly slightly injured.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
CAR TO PRESIDE.

LONDON, Dec, l9.--The imperial
commission which was formed recent
ly for the purpose of examining into
affairs in the Far East is to hold its
first meeting tomorrow, according 10
special dispatches from st Petersburg,
The czar VIII preside over the meet.
ings. The commission will make
final reply to the demands Of Japan
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

The Cold Storage market is sup
piled with every delicacy for Christ
mas trade. Choice eastern corn-fed
Lcef and mutton. the best OF local
lcef. poultry. fsh. oysters. game and
vegetables. Telephone your order to
Wetter and he will send You Just what
you want as though you we're present
and picked 1t out This is one OF the
pleasing features Of the Cold Storage
concern.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

day. An extra detachment of marines
will also go to the isthmus. There
are at present a sufficient number OF
warships and United States troops at
Panama and along the isthmus to pre-
vent any serious trouble.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
RUSSIA WANTS TO
BORROW 100000, 600.

LONDON, Dec. ia telegram was
received by London Ananciers this
morning from Paris saying that urg-
ent inquiries had been made in the
French capital regarding the POSSIBLE
ity OF raising a new Russian loan of
800. 100000 Financiers look upon
this as war loan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
LYNcHiNG BEE IN
TENNESSEE LAST NIGHT

RIPLEY. Tenn. Dec. l9.-Joseph
Brake, a negro, who killed a white
man near here recently. was captured
by a mob last night and hanged after
which his body was shot full Of bull
let's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
SERIOUS TROUBLE AT
PANAMA NOT LIKELY.

WASHINGTON, Dec. l9-Tbs navy
department has received word that
two Colombian gunboats are sailing
to Panama carrying 1000 or 5000
troops, but the department does not
seem to be exercised and lntimates
that no serious trouble will result.
General Elliott will sail for Colon
On the Dixie from Philadelphia Mon
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
DIAMONDS GALORE.

w. L. Mason, representing Hayden
w. Wheeler, the we'll known diamond
merchant Of No. 2 Maiden Lane, New
York. will arrive In the city Monday
and be at Hahn's that evening and all
day Tuesday, displaying the handsonr-
est line Of diamonds ever seen In the
city. This will be an opportunity that
should not be overlooked.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

What is Christmas greeting without
being accompanied by . box Of candy?
And when purchasing a box why not
obtain the best in the land? You will
find II At J. l.. Williams place.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
GROCERIES AT YOUR OWN PRICE

The remnant of the James Conway
stock OF groceries will be closed out
the first few days OF the coming week
at figures to suit purchasers. No re-
serve. Must clean up the store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
0EFAULTiNG EMPLoYE BREAKS
UP COTTON BROKERS.

NEW YORK. Dec. 19.-Largstone g.
Foulde. cotton brokers, suspended to-
day owing to the defalcations made by
an employe of the firm
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Amsden has the largest and finest
line Of Ladies' Felt slippers and Mems
EIkshire Slippers In town. Buy your
goods now while the sizes are unbrok-
en-.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
coRN-EED TURKEYS.

Tho Schutt Commission company
will receive 100 cornfed turkeys Mon.
day or Tuesday. Call and leave your
order and you will get just what you
want In this line.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
BANK SAFE DYiAMlTED.

KENNARD. Neb.. Dec. l9-The safe
of the State bank was dynamited last
tight. The robbers escaped with 3d.
300
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
HOLIDAY RATES.

The Denver & Rio Grande will make
the usual halffare holiday rates for
round-trip tickets. Selling days. Dec.
"a and 25. also Dec. 81 and Jan. /,
good returning Jan. 4.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Remember W. L. Masnn will arrive
Monday and be at Hahn's that evening
and Tuesday with q big line Of dia-
nonds.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Your Christmas will not be com
plete without box of candy from J
-. Williams
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Children always pass Richey's with
longing eyes. No wonder. Finer dis
plays Of holiday goods are seldom
seen In any city.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Look at the price marked on thoss
Shoes In Amsden's window. Fine Wei
Kid and Patent Leather shoes at e2.oo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
Mr.. and Mrs Roy Hall went to Ig-
naclo this morning.

w. NJ Peterson and wife returned
this morning to Fort Lewis.
-
Schoolmaster Petty is In from the
Florida today. Says the scarlet fever
scare is subslding. there being only
now and then case on the mcsa and
river.
The teachers examination came to
a close yesterday. 1t will take sev.
eral days to examine the papers to
determine the standing OF the Appli-
cants.
Word comes from Denver that Sam
Herr is not getting along as well as
friends would like to have him. But
maybe the coming week will show
an Improvement.
The mountain peaks OF the La Pla-
tas were covered with a fresh coat OF
snow this morning. A little snow fell
on the timbored hills northeast OF
town. which was visible until noon
today.
e. u. Hendricks and wife OF Cedar
Hill. N. NJ, were guests at the Palace
over night. Mr.. Hendricks came up
to look after the shipment OF car
load of apples, and Mrs. Hendricks Is
doing some Christmas shopping
Robert Hastie returned yesterday
from Pagosa Springs and loft for Den
yer this morning to be at home for
the holidays. Mr.. Hastie and hls az
sociales are planning to do some min
ing on a large scale in the La Platas
next season.
j. II. Slattery. wife and daughter OF
Silyerton passed through this morn
ing on their way to California for the
winter months. Jack went south last
year but returned earlier than expect
cd. The Bank of Silverton failure
didn't rest we'll
Miss MIllicent White and Miss Jane
Rider will arrive this evening from
Denver where they have been attend
Ing Miss Wolcotts school. They will
spend the holidays with their parents
in this city, returning the fret Of the
year.
Walter and Ethel Sheets left this
morning on the Eastern. Walter will
spend most OF the time at Pueblo and
possibly a few days In Denver, this be-
ing his first trip to the large cities
and of course he will see many things
Of pleasing nature. Ethel will visit
Miss Vera Hawke at Colorado City.
The Rose Melville engagement next
week is a meritorious attraction play
Ing all the large cities. The company
Is simply filling in q week In order to
make engagements come out right.
otherwise Manager Stilweli would not
be able to furnish theater-goers with
this class Of people.
%
A. =. Camp and John l.. McNeill re-
turned by stage last evening from q
rip to Aztec and Pennington. where
they went on personal business mat
Iers. They report great improve
ment in that section since their last
visit, and say that the general growth
and substantial upbuilding of those
towns, as well az the surrounding
country. is a matter for congratula-
don. Mr.. Mcneil left this morning for
Denver.
All kinds fancy cakes at Star Bak-
cry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
SENATOR DiETscH
PLEADS GUILTY

OMAHA. Dec. Ex-senator Dietsch
appeared before Judge Munger's court
today and pleaded guilty to three
charges of trafiicking in postoffices
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Secret Lockets and Neck Chains
The latest for your girl. at Balstsr's
he JNweler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Candy Of all kinds and all prices
Special prices on candy and nuts to
Sunday schools. J. p. Townsend.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Those lunches with Coors Bsse
gives one tone and health to tAs ~
tenn. The Ia Plata Botfling Wcshs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Meerschaum goods-cut prices until
Jan. 1st J. p. Townsend
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Candles and Candleshadss for
Christmas-tbey are beautiful. 6ss
them at Balster the Jeweler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Good loans on improved farm or city
property at lowest rates OF interest.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Two 3O:3o Winchester Rifles At =
bargain II taken at once.
w. c. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Cigars; special prices by the box for
the Christmas trade. at J. p. Town.
sends.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
DIAMOND DISPLAY.

At Hahn's Monday evening and Tues.
day. Diamonds in all sizes set to or
der.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
FRANK DLDRrDon.

Buy your skates Of me. barney 4
Berry are the best.
VIC. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Many bargains at J. B. Dsgus 4
Co.'S New and aecoad-haAd etpeo,
Ninth street. shos sAop b eeanae
tioa-
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Turkey shoot at East end Of Sixth
street, the 25th. Rifles and shot-guns.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

By calling up phone black 653. Leave
order before 8 o'clock for morning de-
livery. Steaks. roasts, boiling pieces
or In quantity to suit.
J.P. sonNs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
NEW YORK NEWS LETTER.

Preparations for holiday festivities
are at a standstill today and New
Workers are, with one accord, joining
in the celebration OF the formal open
Ing of the new Williamsburg bridge.
Governor Odell, Mayor Low and many
other distinguished men Will take part
in the exercises which will wind up
this evening with a great display OF
fireworks. The bridge is the longest
in the world and has several advan-
tages over the old Brooklyn bridge
while 1t cost several million dollars
more.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Richey candies are always fresh and
can be relied on as pure and whole
some.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Nuts of al kinds Guaranteed this
years crop. j. p. Townsend.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
FOR SALE

We have several bargains in city
property. Why not own your own
home?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Nuts. 10 cents per pound at Star
Bakery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Schoolmas,er Petty is In from the
Florida today. Says the scarlet fever
scare is subslding. there being only
now and then a case on the mcsa and
river.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
sHUeulNE pELlvEREp.

Eighth street, between Second and
Third avenue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

homemade bread at Star Bakery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

All kinds fancy cakes at Star Bak-
cry.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Christmas tree ornaments at Star
Bakery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Candy. 10 cents per pound at Star
Bakery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

citizens of Pueblo to drive him out
of any town in the state
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Secure your Christmas candies from
j. l.. Williams.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
NICELY FURNISHED ROOMS

ny day. week or month. You'll have
to hurry II you want . room for they
arc all taken early. Mrs. r. T. Pear
son-opposite depot
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

7, f. Bowman has just re-
; ceived as fine a lot of Candy
, as was ever received in Du-
, range. Superb Chocolates
, and delicious Creams. also
, beautiful Christmas Tree Or
, naments. See the window.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
WANTED

Hot beef tea at Wallis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

w NJ. Peterson and wife returned
this morning to Fort Lewis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

The Teachers Federation associa-
ton liz having another meeting today
In tho county superintendents office
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

The teachers examination came to
close yesterday 1t Will take sev.
eral days to examine the papers to
determine the standing of the Appli-
cants.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Hot clam juice at Well. drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

1t Is twenty-five years since the
Brooklyn bridge was opened and II
was then the mechanical wonder OF
the world. The newer structure, is
larger. and stronger in every way and
Will have traffic capacity at least
four times greater than the present
bridge. Nothing has been left un-
lone to make The opening Of the sec
ond span between New York's two
largest boroughs an event long to be
remembered. No fewer than $4,000
electric lights have been hung for
the electrical display.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

A project is now on foot among the
advocates of anti-cigarette legislation
for the creation Of an endless chain
through which 100000 signatures are
10 be secured for petition TO congress
asking for legislation to prohibit the
sale and manufacture OF cigarettes
Magistrate Crane, OF this city, before
whom hundreds Of children appear in
the children's court. is taking a promi-
nent part on the movement
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Mr., and Mrs. Il. II. Chermsidc OF
Dallhnrt. Tex, are visiting Mrs
Chermside's parents. Mr.. and Mrs. w
b. Todd.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Fred Breche. who has been connect
ed with the I'll Moro. returns to his
former Telluride home Monday where
he will remain In the future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21

Word comes from Denver that Sam
Herr is not getting along as well rs
friends would like to have him. But
maybe the coming week will show
an Improvement.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-12-21
ORDER YOUR MEATS

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IMPERIAL COUNCIL. MYSTIC
SHRINE.
Saratoga. July 7-Io. 1903.
Very Low Rates.
BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILRt

BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD.
Tickets on sale from all points East of
Ohio River on July 9th and 9Th, valid
for return until July 7oth. 1903. inclusive
For full information concerning time CT
trains, fares and stop-overs. call on or
address Ticket Agents, Baltimore & Ohio
Railroad. I'll