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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
Settlement of the War.

After three weeks negotiations
peaceful settlement of the Venezuel-
an controversy has been effected, by
which the blockade is to be raised at
once. and all property taken
from Venezuela to be returned to her.
It is always best II such disturbances
can be settled in this manner. The
best way to settle any disturbance of
the stomach Is to take dose of Hos
letters Stomach Bitters at the very
first symptom. 1t has toning and
stimulating effect upon the entire sys-
TEN. assisting the different organs in
the proper performance OF their du-
ties. Good health is the result. 1t
also cures headache. nausea, belching.
loss OF appetite, indigestion, dyspep-
sia. la grippe and malaria. fever and
ague. Try bottle and see for your
self. Your druggist will supply you
with the genuine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
PARkIN MISSION ENDS.
Preliminaries to Compliance With
Terms of Rhodes viii Completed.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April s.
Professor j j. Parknn of Toronto.
agent of the trustees who are to carry
out the provisions of the will of the
late Cecil Rhodes, has completed his
tour of this country and has conferred
with the educational authorities in
nearly every state in the Union in ref
erence to the selection of young men
for the scholarships provided for
American students at the University
of Oxford England. Professor Parkin
sailed on Saturday from Boston for
Australia by way of the SueZ canal
for the purpose of comforting with the
educational authorities in the British
colonies in the South Pacific. which
are also to enjoy the benefits of the
munificence of Mr., Rhodes. Before
leaving this country Professor Parkin
prepared report and submitted rec
of trustees, which consists of the Earl
of Roseberry. Earl Grey. Lord Miner,
Alfred Belt, DIR. L. s. Jameson. l.. L..
Michel and b. +. Hawkesley. There
has been considerable difference of
opinion in regard to the method of Sc
lecting students for the 100 scholar
ships provided for. and 1t is not def
nitely known what the recommends
tions of DR. Parkin are, but they will
probably be made known at an early
date in order that students from this
country may be selected before the
opening of the fall term at Oxford.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
$50 PER ANnuM.
GOO Historical Society
cr9itol bGiidiag
UTTEU

And still the blockade on the rail-
roads entering Durango continues. 1t
was given ont this morning that
train would arrive at 11:30 with two
days mail and express. Later the
time of arrival was given as 2 then
came report that the passenger
leaving Durango at $3.50 had been
ditched at Caracus and several people
injured. This proved to be untrue,
but there was wreck. the locomotive
OF the work train being ditched at the
washout, the track giving away. AS
no one was injured 1t is supposed the
engineer and fireman jumped. The
track being tore up the train slated
for two O'Clock could not pass, neith-
er could the train leaving here pro-
ceed. According to the best informa-
ton obtainable at three O'Clock this
afternoon transfer will be made and
the train leaving this morning will
back up to Durango some time this
evening with the mail of the past
three days.
Con Nolan said last evening it would
be Saturday night or Monday before
the Silverton road will be opened. and
not then If more slides come down.
The Southern is still tied up at
Ophir. but through trains are expected
tomorrow.
The weather is threatening again,
being cloudy with indications of more
rain, which makes the outlook rather
gloomy.
Washouts are also reported on the
from Pagosa Junction and travel to
Pagosa Springs is interrupted.
p. m.-The return train with mail
is expected in between eight or nine
o'clock. but this is subject to any kind
of change as transfer has not been
completed at this hour.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
BUFFALO BILL" CLOSES SEASON.

LONDON, April 4.-Colonel William
#. Cody was honored with a popular
ovation tonight on the occasion of the
last performance in London of the
Buffalo BIZ show. The season in
the metropolis has established a new
record for success in the line of man.
moth entertainments. Royalty set the
example. there having been scarcely
a performance since the snow opened
that has not been attended by some
member of the royal family. After a
tour in the provinces the popular or
ganization that has delighted thous-
ands on both sides of the Atlantic for
a quarter of century. will be broken
up for good. Colonel Cody Announces
his intention Of making private tour
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
STRATTON WILL CASE
DRAWS LARGE CROWDS

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. April
4.-There was an unusual crowd in
attendance at the court room today.
DR.. ID. ii. Rice, was the first witness
called and he was put through sharp
cross examination for the purpose of
attacking his testimony, which was
favorable to Stratton. Lawyer VOL
colt proposes to show, according to his
statement this morning. that the dead
millionaire was faithless and cruel
husband. wife beater, a woman hat.
er, a morphine fiend, confirmed
drunkard and thoroughly bad man.
The court ruled out much that would
injure the memory of Stratton as not
being germane to the case. When the
court took a recess Joseph P. Dono
van. who knew Stratton in 1870, was
on the stand.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
On a Cash Basis Only.

A very eminent physician had cur
ed little child of dangerous i'll
ness. The grateful mother turned her
steps toward the house of her son s
saviour
Doctor" she said, there are some
services which cannot be repaid.
really don't know how to express my
gratitude. ! thought you would, per-
haps, be so kind as to accept this
purse embroidered by my own hands ="
Madam" replied the doctor, coldly,
medicine is no trivial affair, and our
visits are only TO be rewarded in mon
ey. Small presents serve to retain
friendships; but they do not sustain
our families"
But, Doctor said the lady, alarm.
ed and wounded, "speak-tell me the
fee"
Two hundred dollars, madam"
The lady opened the embroidered
purse. took ont five bank notes of
800 each, gave two to the doctor put
the remaining three back In the purse.
bowed coldly and departed Phiadel-
phia Public Ledger
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
WABASH ROAD GRANTS
INCREASE OF WAGES

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, April with the
exception of pardon for infringement
of working rules, the Wabash railroad
and its firemen and trainmen reached
an agreement on the points which
We're recently threatening great
strike. The agreement grants a 10
per cent wage increase in freight and
IL per cent increase in passenger ser
vice. Grand Master Hanrahan of the
Firemen, and Assistant Grand Master
Lee of the Trainmen, met Acting
Manager Ashley and other railroad Of
ficials this morning for conference
on the working rules. The increase
in wages viii apply to all Wabash ter
ritory west of the line from Chicago to
Danville.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
PROSPER|NC

NEW YORK. April 4.-The net
earnings of the United States Steel
Corporation for March are said to
have been over ten million dollars.
and for three months, twenty-nine
million dollars compared with twenty
hve million dollars for the correspond
ing months of last year. 1t is said the
forthcoming report of the corporation
cash ON hand and two hundred and
twenty million dollars cash assets,
while the net earnings for the cur
rent year are expected to exceed
those of last year by thirty million
dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

A disordered stomach may cause no
fails to perform its functions the bow
els become deranged, the liver and
kidneys congested, causing numerous
diseases, the most fatal OF which are
painless and therefore the more to be
dreaded. The important thing is to
restore the stomach and liver to a
healthy condition. and for this pur-
pose no better preparation can be
used than Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. For sale by all drug
gists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
All Druggists Warrant Every Bottle.

If troubled with rheumatism givo
bamberlaln's Pain Balm a trial. It
will not cost you cent II it does no
good. One application will relieve the
pain. 1t also cures sprains and bruis.
es in one-third the time required by
any other treatment. Cuts, burns,
frostbites, quinsy pains in the side
and chest. glandular and other swell
ings are quickly cured by applying It,
Every bottle warranted. Price 25 and
80 cents.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
ST. PAUL CHEER ROOSEVELT.

ST. PAUL, Mlnn., April 4.-St. PaUI
pays its respects to Roosevelt this af-
ternoon and the capital city is filled
with thousands of visitors and decor
train, which reached the city shortly
after o'clock, was met enroute from
La Crosse by a special reception com
mittee headed by the state and city of
ficials At the station here a military
and police escort met the party. AT
ter drive about the city the distin-
neapolis, from which city the journey
westward is to be resumed at IL
O'Clock tonight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
VANDERBILT BACHELOR DINNER.

NEWPORT, r. L., April A num-
ber of prominent young society men
of New York have arrived to attend
the farewell bachelor. dinner which
Reginald Vanderbilt is to give this
evening at Hill Top Cottage, in Belle
yue avenue. The cottage was former
ly the summer residence of Richard
NJ. Hunt. the artist. The supper is
TO be furnished by Sherry and it is
understood that it will be one of the
most magnificent affairs of the kind
that has ever taken place even in this
center of brilliant social functions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
LEGISLATORS GETTING
A MOVE ON

DENVER. Colo. April 4.-Tbere
was wild scramble in the legislature
today to get bills through, as Monday
the present session ends by limitation.
A session will perhaps have to be held
tonight and Sunday. A great many
bills will be acted upon.
1t was arranged this morning where
by Judge Maxwell will be confirmed
as Judge of the court of appeals, and
bill passed enabling the governor TO
appoint Judge Adair Wilson as Demo
cratic member OF the bench
Governor Peabody today received
report from the penitentlary com
missioners censuring Warden Martin
for looseness and laxness in running
tho state penitentiary
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
SHAMROCK III. is THOUGHT
TO BE A cuP.LlFTER

GLASGOW, April 4.-~Shamrock III.
started in tow for southern waters to-
day, where the vessel will be placed
trials. Henceforth the challenger will
give the old challenger7thirty minutes
handicap in thirty-mile. races. Upton
said today today that this would be
his last effort at cuplifting adding
confidentially that another attempt
will be unnecessary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
Makes a Clean Sweep.

There's nothing like doing thing
thoroughly. or all the salves you
ever heard Of Bucklen's Arnica
Salve is the best. 1t sweeps away
and cures Burns, Sores. Bruises. Cuts.
Boils. Ulcers, Skin Eruptions and
Piles. II is only 25c, and guaranteed
to give satisfaction. by G. e. Tiffany.
Jr, Druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
TWO MEN DEAD IN APART
MENT HOUSE FIRE

KANSAS CITY, Mo, April fire of
unknown origin in West Side apart
ment house this morning, caused the
death of John Pugh and William
Ridgeley, fourth floor tenants. Both
lost their lives after giving warning
which probably caused the salvation
of six other occupants. Property loss
is three thousand dollars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
OSHKOSH HAS A BIRTHDAY.

OSHKOSH, Wis, April 4.-The city
of Oshkosh will be fifty years old to-
morrow, the Incorporation having
taken place April 5, 1858. Later in
the year, when the weather will be
more favorable for outdoor jollifica-
tion, there will be held a celebration
commensurate with the Importance of
the occasion and illustrating the won
derful growth and progress of the mu-
nicipality in its career of half cen
tllry
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
All Were eaffled.

Word comes from Wake, Ark, that
Rev. Jno. c. Cox had strange mala-
dy, accomanpied by yellow jaundice.
For 12 years physicians were baffied.
and though everything known to the
profession was used, the trouble re-
manned. One day he began, to use
Electric Bitters, and in week
change for the better came and, at
length. he was entirely cured. 1t is
the most reliable medicine for Liver
and Kidney troubles Only SOC and
guaranteed by G. Il. Tiffany. Jr..
druggist.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
VESSEL LOADED WITH POWDER
CAUSING ANXIETY

MARSElLLES, April 4.-Great anx-
icty is felt here for the steamer Bam-
bara, which sailed with forty-one per-
sons and eighty thousand pounds of
gunpowder and two cases of dynamite
last week. The vessel should have
passed Gibraltar Tuesday. but has not
yet been sighted. A violent subma-
rine explosion is reported from there
about that time.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
WILLIAM II. HARTMAN
DIES IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK. April 4.-William H.
Hartman. brother of Edward Harr-
man, the western railroad magnate,
died early this morning as result of
a complication of diseases.
William H. Hartman was 40 years
old and entered the banking business
at an early age. Later he became
senior member of the firm of Il. II.
Hartman & Co., and once was en-
gagged to be married to Anna Gould,
now Countess of Castellane, the en-
gagement being broken by mutual
consent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
A Thoughtful Man.

NJ. NJ. Austin of Winchester, Ind.
knew what to do in the hour OF need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
could not help her. He thought OF
and tried DIR. Kings New Life Pills
and she got relief at once and was
finally cured. Only Csc, at G. e. Tif
fany, Jr., Drug Store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
TO VISIT
CHINESE TOMsS

PEKIN, April 4.-The court has
completed arrangements for the larg-
est pageant in many years when It
starts for the visit to the western
tombs tomorrow There will he near
ly 10000 persons in the party eXclu-
siye of the many troops who will
guard the eighty miles of railway
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
FRUIT. FLOWERS. SHADE.

Remember William f. Milton will
have on sale April list, two carloads
of trees. corner End avenue and 9th
street. Fresh dug, hardy. select. 15
to 25 per cent below peddler prices.
Don't buy New York trees. they are
infested with San Jose scale.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
How to Ward OF IN Attack Of Rheum
attain,

For years when spring time came
on and | went into gardening | was
sure to have an attack OF rheumatism
and every attack was more severe
than the preceding one" says Josie
Mcdonald, OF Man. Logan county.
West Va. Il tried everything with no
relief whatever, until procured bot
tie Of Cramberlain's Pain Balm. and
the first application gave me ease. and
before the first bottle was used felt
like new person. Now feel that |
am cured. but always keep bottle
OF Chamberlain's Pain Balm in the
house, and when feel any symptoms
OF a return l soon drive 1t away with
one or two applications Of this lini.
ment." For sale by all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
FURRY IN MAY AND

NEW YORK, April 4,-There was a
wild scramble among shorts in cotton
this morning. Conspicuous buying of
May and July cotton by strong inter
ests was the feature of the opening,
May at one time sold at $40 20 on fran
tic covering
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
HAMBURG COMPANY LAUNCH
ES SEVENTH STEAMER

HAMBURG. April 4.-The last of
the seven new steamers ordered by
the Hamburg American line was
launched today. The company now
runs 279 steamers and will suspend
shipbuilding for year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
INDicT ET-RlcH-oUlck
CONCERN MANAGERS

ST. LOUIS. Mo-. April 4.-The
grand jury today returned big batch
of indictments against proprietors and
managers of the recently exploded
get-rich-quick concerns. Most of
them have fled.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
COLD SNAP is HEADED
FOR THE WEST

NEW YORK, April ga cold wave
prevails here this morning and ex-
tends to the Missouri river. Freezing
weather is reported from Chicago, st.
Louis, Cincinnati and Buffalo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

The Hub saloon has won popularity
for Its daily beef roasts which are
unexcelled in popularity and prepar-
alton. The Hub buys the best Of
prime roast and never changes, and
there IL never any left for the fellow
who gets In late.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
1T MAY BE DULL

Other places. but not 30 at the Schutt
Commission house. This is owing to
universal low prices and courteous
treatment of customers. Anything
you want In the grocery line at bed.
rock prices. Call and bs convinced.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

The Santa Fe runs tourist cars
daily from Chicago and Kansas City to
Los Angeles and San Francisco. Col
onist tickets to California points Will
be honored on such cars April LIST to
June 18th, 1903.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
l.. PETHERBRIDGE.

The above was received this morn
ing, and indicates that Mr.. Pether-
bridge came near being among those
who find watery grave His many
friends rejoice over the safe arrival
at Key West. Mr.. Petherbridge is en-
route home and will probably land in
Durango within the next ten days or
TWO weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
IN A CYCLONE
Special Dispatch to The Herald:

Special Dispatch to The Herald;
KEY WEST, Fla, April Sin
rounding Cape Hatteras Sunday night,
our steamer ran into cyclone, the
worst in seventeen years. according
TO seamen. In great peril the steam
er was turned to sea and drifted help
iessly for two days, with broken rud-
der. and on the fourth day the pro
peller was broken. 1t seemed fore
gone conclusion that all on board
would find a watery grave. 1t was a
narrow escape.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
BRAKEMAN KILLED IN COL
LiSiON ON SANTA FE

ALBUQUERQUE, N. NJ, April A.
During severe sand storm two San
ia Fe freights collided at Guadaloupe
station. One brakeman was killed and
ten cars destroyed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

The largest and strongest insurance
agency in Durango.
LOCKWOOD & PERKINS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Smokers go where they can get the
best for their money. j. l.. Williams
is the man who keeps the goods.
Every popular brand OF cigars and to-
bacCos
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

The best physic. Chamberlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets Easy to
take, pleasant in effect. For sale by
all drnggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
LOCKWOOD 4 PERKINS.

Two Of the best lots on Third ave
nue.. water on same. maple trees 16
feet high. cheap II sold at once.
ROCKWOOD L PERKINS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

The greatest and best varieties Of
fruits and vegetables at Weightman's.
Phone. Durango 27.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
MILLINERY OPENINGS.

Today Is not an ideal" one for the
ladies to get out in their spring finer
les and take in the grand millinery
displays. Nevertheless the streets
are well lined with the fair sex in
going from place to place to view the
latest in headgear. while at both Ora
den's and The Famous those in
charge have been busy showing visi-
tors the real thing"
At The Famous Miss Baker is dis.
playing some very fine hats, The Her
aid reporter observing several Of
striking appearance. one square hat
trimmed very tastily; another
trimmed in the latest shades of burnt
orange and white; a Tuscan of rare
beauty, ornamented with cherries and
red velvet, a French pattern; a black
and white with filter jet trimming; a
handsome large fiat plaque, new ere
alton; black trimmed in white and
burnt orange; a moss plaque with
rosebuds imbedded over the top, a
very pretty thing. along with others
too numerous to mention and which
will require a visit to properly appre
ciate.
At Gradens the display is very at
tractive, the handiwork of Miss Eager
land showing to good advantage Here
one finds all kinds of hats, the fiat, the
broad and the high, for those who de-
sire the latter One popularity this
year is the immense amount of flow
ers used in trimming, some hats re
minding one of a flower garden. Feath
ers are used to u certain extent but
birds are rare. Everything is new
this spring and it is surprising the
taste displayed by the designers of
pattern hats Some very pretty street
hats are displayed and this line is re-
ceiving the greatest attention from la
dies at the present time.
AT The Fair Miss Smelcer has an
attractive display for the ladies to
gaze upon, consisting of pattern hats
and those made up in the house which
present fine appearance. and one
will have 10 be hard to suit not to find
something becoming.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
/. CELLAR, THE JewELER.

First class watch and jewelry re-
pairing. ID. & II. c. ard r. G. s.
watch inspector.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

When in Pennington have your
team fed at Aliens Grand Livery Sta
BILE. west end of town. Timothy and
oats always on hand. Fine livery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

For baths Wesley Helms establish
ment Is without peer. 1t 10 three
doors above the First National bank
corner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

gives one tone and health to the sys-
TEN. The La Plata Bottling Works.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Filters for house use-Filters for
Hotels and Restaurants.
JACKSON HARDWARE CO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

The Lastest and Best.
For a first class shave or up-todate
hair cut, call at Wesley Helms bar
ber shop.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

When you call for Coor's beer you
get the best made.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Leave orders for coal at Snyder &
BuslSirk's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Circulating library at Sessions Sec
ond hand store
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Money to loan on ranch properly.
city residences and business property
in any amounts and lowest rate Of In
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Tho General Good Scent cigar is
catching the smokers. At Williams.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
$50 per acre.
$2,25O,

We offer at the above price six
room frame house on the Boulevard
in choice location. This property will
rent for $50 per month and Is desir-
able home. $3.50 cash. balance on
time to suit purchaser at per cent.
We have bargains in both farms
and city property and can make terms
to suit the purchaser. All titles guar
anteed.
FRANK ELDREDGE,
DuranRo ColO
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

of the world and will thea settle down
on his Nebraska estate to spend the
remainder of his days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Ammunition OF all kinds always
fresh at w. C. CHAPMAN'S.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Union-made cigars. imported and
domestic, at j. l.. Williams
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Light and refreshing drinks always
on hand at Williams cigar house.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

General Good cent cigar Is n fine
smoker. Try II. At j. l.. Williams
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06
ATTENTION, PLEASE.

An eastern party owns 200 acres of
good land in the Animas valley near
Trimble Springs, and offers 1t for sale
at
$50 per acre.
This Is good ranch. Seventy acres
have been in crop. If this property Is
not sold before the 18th of April 1t will
be withdrawn from sale and rented
for this season. This is a bargain and
we can name terms to suit the pur.
chaser All deferred payments at Z
per cent S. A.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

uAo1 ~ 1IoseI lsIndod lsom eql sJ
smooi spIvHIIa pus Iood swsIIIIM
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

A.. F. HOOD, LICENSED EMsALM-
Err.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-06

Two 5000 Winchester rifles at 6
bargain. w. c. CHAPMAN.