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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-04
EARTHQUAKE IN ITALY.
Houses in the Towns Of FiIIateria and
Mulazzo Destroyed.

London, Aug. 3.-Dispatches re-
ceived here say hat an earthquake de-
stroyed some houses in the towns of
Fallateria and Mulazzo, in the province
of Tuscany, Italy. Fillateria has
1000 inhabitants and Mulazzo 1000.
They are near Spezia, on the gulf of
Genoa.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1903-08-04

Among the anecdotes related about
James MacNeill Whistler. the Ameri-
can artist, here is one dealing with a
visit Whistler paid Sir Alma Tadema,
the famous artist. On the night of his
arrival Whistler's host announced that
he intended to give a breakfast next
morning. 'There will be a number Of
ladies' present, Whistler" he said. land
I want you to pull yourself together
and look your best"
"All right" said Whistler.
Early the next morning Whistler's
voice was heard ringing through the
magnificent halls of the Tadema man.
sion: "Tadema! Tadema! l want you.
Tadema!'
Thinking nothing less than fire, Sir
Alma rushed to the room Of hM guest.
"For heavens sake, Whistler, what's
the matter? You've walked up every
one in the house. What is it,"
"Oh, don't get so excited, Tadema,"
drawled Whistler. II only wanted to
know where you kept the scissors to
trim the fringe of cuffs with. Thought
you wanted me to pull myself together
for the ladies. Ladies' Home Journal.
"a Colorado millionaire who was get
ting up an art gallery once went to
Whistler's studio in the Rue du Bac.'
Daid Vance. Thompson in his Paris let
ter to the Saturday Evening Post. He
glanced casually at the pictures on the
walls-'symphonies' in rose and gold.
in blue and gray, in brown and green.
"'How much for the lot?' he asked.
| with the confidence of one who owns
gold mines.
-Four Millions said Whistler.
"'What".
any posthumous prices and the
painter added. Good morning."
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
oNE-cENT LETTER POSTAGE.

The revenues of the postal depart
ment are increasing 30 rapidly that
from predictions II would seem the
era Of one-cent letter postage is not
far distant. Such Il change would re-
suit in the sending OF many addition
al letters through the mails AS the
postal card has long been recognized
as an unsatisfactory substitute for
sealed envelopes. Substitutes are al
ways unsatisfactory especially in med
icine. We would therefore caution ev-
eryone needing Hostetters Stomach
Bitters to only accept the genuine
with their private Stamp over the
neck Of the bottle. This celebrated
remedy positively cures heartburn. in.
digestion. natulency. dyspepsia. nau.
sea, constipation and malria. fever
and ague. A trial will convince you
OF Its value as a health restorer.
strength builder and nerve invigorat-
or.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
THE PARADE OF ODD FELLOWS.


BALTIMORE, Md, Sept. 23.--Rou-
tine business which has occupied the
last three days of the meeting of the
Sovereign Grand Lodge |. O. o. II.
today gave way to the spectacular fea-
lures of the program. This was the
day of the big parade and II was by
all odds one of the most imposing as
wen as the largest pageant of the kind
ever seen in Baltimore. a conserya-
tive estimate places the number OF
men In line at 10000, the Patriarchs
Militant. the military branch of tho
order. making a particularly gorgeous
showing. The parade was headed by
General NJ. A. Raney. commanding
general Of the Patriarchs Militant
with his staff. In line were the Pa
triarchs Militant, grand encampments.
grand lodge representatives and su-
coordinate lodge members from every
state and territory Of the Union and
from several OF the Canadian pro-
yinces. The parade was reviewed by
Grand Sire John b. Goodwin and other
sovereign grand lodge members, from
u stand erected In front of the Odd
Fellows Temple. The route Of the
procession, which was several miles
long, was gorgeously decorated with
the national colors intertwined about
the cmblems of the order.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
BRIDGE AND IRON WORKERS
STILL WRANGLING OVER PARKS

KANSAS CITY, Sept. 23.-The ere
dentlals committee of the Information
al Bridge and Structural Iron Work.
ers' convention being unable to agree
ON a report in the matter of the seat
ing of Samuel Parks and other dele
gates from the New York No. 2 sus-
pended union the matter was left to
the convention by a majority report.
In secret session the convention be-
gan to discuss the matter ut 10:40 this
morning and the minority report was
signed by two members OF the COM
mittee declaring the suspension OF the
New York lodge as unconstitutional.
The delegates from Cincinnati. East.
on. Pa. and Stockton, Cal, were re-
fused seats owing to the failure OF
their respective lodges to comply with
the International rules of the associa-
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
OCEAN VOYAGE IN AIR.
Attempt to Cross Atlantic in Flying
Machine is About to Be Made.

PARIS, Sept 2s-An attempt to
cross the 'Atlantic, ocean in an airship
is about 10 be made by Elisee Reclus.
a noted French geographer. and Louis
Cepazza, the inventor of the para
chutc balloon and an aerouaut who dis
ting'ushed himself few years ago
by making daring trip over the Med
iterranean sea from France to Cor
sica.
Iecatte, the secretary of the Areo
club OF France, gives the following
facts about the projected balloon voy-
age. which will he Smade for the pur
pore Of meteorological Investigations
The start Will be made from the
Canary Islands about the middle Of
next May. An enormous balloon is
being built for the trip. four times
larger than the largest ever made
1t will have a capacity OF about 49,
600 cubic feet and VIII be spherical in
shape and VIII be inflated with by
| droeen gas.
The balloon will have two baskets.
The upper one win be furnished like
a cabin for sleeping The lower one
win contain The necessary registers
and scientific Instruments. The prin-
cipal accessory viii be nonsinkable
boat equipped with sixty-horse
power motor and fuel for twenty
days run.
II Is calculated that the probablli-
| ties are that the balloon may land at
| one Of three points--near the mouth
of the Amazon river, near the Island
of Trinidad or in Yucatan, Mexico
From the Island of Palma, in the
Canaries, the distance to Para, Bra
I'll. lis 2000 miles, to Trinidad 300 and
10 Yucatan, crossing the Caribbean
sea, 1900. The highest average speed
of the wind is reckoned at fifty miles
an hour and the lowest thirty Max
ing only. the slowest speed over the
greatest distance, the time required
viii he six days and nineteen hours.
Going at the highest speed The short
| est distance, the time required will
be two days and four hours.
The balloon will be provided with
means OF changing its course north
or south. and may choose landing
at any point on the north coast OF
south America.
In case OF accident the balloonists
can take refuge in the nonsinkabio
boat, taking sliioient food for six
weeks. They have no fear of incurr
ing the fate Of Andre. for the region
| they seek is more quiet, and the winds
are more certain and the balloon IS
adequate.
They prefer to start from the Can
aries. because if they went from the
Morocco coast or Portugal there would
be great danger Of being caught in q
contrary breeze and landed In The
midst OF the desert oil Sahara or in
the Mediterranean.
The scheme is being taken up with
great enthusiasm BY the Aero club oil
France and is exciting much interest
In balloon circles ali over Europe
james Gordon Bennett Is credited
with contributing 900 to IL.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
PIONEERS
MEET
TOMORROW

The business meeting OF the nsso-
citation wilt take place tomorrow
morning at 1880 at the city hall. It
Is desired that every member attend
and be on hand promptly. BY prompt
ness the business cnn be dispatched
without delay.
Tho Informal dance, banquet and ro-
ception viii be held In the evening at
Nendome hall. The grand march will
form at . O'Clock and in the order OF
the arrival OF men and women In tho
San Juan. the oldest leading and on
down to the last arrivals. 1t Is hoped
every pioneer in the city and county.
Including visiting members. attend.
La Plata county residents are ro-
quired to purchase a ticket which will
include their entire family Visitors
from outside the county will be ad-
mitted free and made welcome. There
Will be some interesting reminis.
ccnses from old-timers. Hon. Adair
Wilson responding to the welcoming
address by Hon. Chas. A. Johnson.
Chas. u. Mcconnell being master OF
ceremonies.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
ENCLEY
GETS ON
HIS EAR

CRIPPLE CREEK. Sept. 23.-There
was clash with the court this morn
ing when the attorney general, Eng
ley, ana Attorney Murphy. counsel for
the military prisoners loft tho court
room declining to proceed with the
case as long as the militia was in and
about the court room The hearing
continued without them. The prison
ers were brought into court at half
past nine and General Engley began
to speak. He grew excited and said:
This is no longer a constitutional
court. 1t is an armed camp The
court has been surrounded by sol
liery"
Judge Seeds here interrupted and
said sharply; THE court VIII have
TO ask You TO take your seat if you
proceed in this strain The court is
here to hear arguments"
Gen. Ensey then said: "Then re-
fuse TO proceed further" and picked
up his law books and departed fol-
lowed by Murphy his assistant
Attorney Crdmp for the military
then proceeded with an argument.
Senator Patterson appeared in the
courrroom this morning and was
warmly greeted by General Chase
1t is Thought Patterson viii address
the court this afternoon
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
THE FAia UNDER HEAowAY.

The Herald VIII not undertake to
review the exhibits until the last OF
The week At this writing there is a
lsrge crowd at the grounds witnessing
the afternoon sports which include
horse racing and base bah. the game
being between the Pagosa Springs
club and Durango. the winner to play
Silverton tomorrow.
At the close of the second inning
the score stood 4 To in favor OF Du-
raugo.
The ball game was stopped to allow
Goucher, the Hlndoo hypnotlst, to give
nm exhibition OF catching bali blind
folded which he did remarkably we'll.
Up TO $3.50 o'clock three horse races
had been run with one more to FOL
low.
The first was half-milc colt race
for a purse of si5. silver Dick No. 2.
owned by Curg Williams. Navajo Bill,
owned by Mceuire. and Caster b.
owned by Humphrey and Hyler Of Pa
gosa Springs we're the entries. The
FIRST money. SIS. was won by Caster
b. in 80 seconds, second bs Silver
Dick No. 2 and third by Navajo Bill
The second race was a half-mile by
buck Indians. There were six en-
tries and The nrst money. S25. was won
by a good looking sorrel pony ridden
by a small boy known as Johnny Bird
Co. . al
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
ANc,ENrs SAIL f6a BOSTON.

LONDON, Sept 25.-The members
OF the Ancient and Honorable Artil-
lery Company OF London, the Earl Of
Denbigh commanding were given a
rousing send-on on The occasion OF
their departure Tor Boston from Liver
pool today On the Dominion liner May
flower, The Ancients 60 to the Unit
ed States at the Invitation OF the
namesake company OF Boston. which
organization was entertained in Lon
don several years ago. While Boston
is the chiei OBJECTIVE point OF the jour
ney "a is expected that western rip
Will be maze as Tar as Chicago. New
York viii be visited also and stag
OF several days Will be arranged Tor
Washington.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24

CHICAGO, Sept. 23.--The bodies OF
man and woman were found in a
vacant lot near Fifty-fourth street
this morning. Both were CARRIED in
expensive clothes The woman had
two bullet wounds in her neck. and the
man mad two in his breast. On the
woman was found handkerchief
with the name OF Laurie Skimmon.
A revolver with three chambers emp
tied were found in the mans hand.
The man is still unidentified and the
police theory is that he was a dis
carded lover of the woman whom he
Killed, then committed suicide.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
FARMERS NATIONAL CONGRESS-


NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, Sept "a
The National Farmers Congress re
sumed its sessions this morning
There was an Increased attendance
over that OF the opening day owing to
the arrival OF a number OF de.eg ites
VINO had been delayed enruute. two
sessions were held during the day, anu
they were iuli oil interest ana instruc-
ton to those engaged in agriculture
and the allied Industries.
Some OF the papers and addresses
presented were as follows. "lniec-
tious and Contagious Diseases Oh
Farm Animals and Their Eject on
American Agriculture" DIR. ID. II. Sal
mon, United States department oil Ag-
riculture, Farm PRODUCTS in the Mar
kets OF the World" Hon O. =. Aus
tin, statisucian, United States treas
ury department; How Can We En-
large Our Foreign Markets tor Farm
Products?" Hon. james Wood, Mt.
Kisco, n. y; Insect Pests OF Plants
and Their Effect on American Agri-
culture" Prof. S. NJ. Webster. Ur.
bana, Ill.
Besides these set addresses and pa
pers, which were listened to with close
attention by the members OF the con
gress. there were u number OF inform
al talks and discussions covering a
wide range OF subjects relating to
farms and farming. The sessions OF
the congress will be continued tomor-
row and concluded Friday morning
with the transaction of unfinished
business and the election OF officers
for the ensuing year.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
ORE IN NEW PROCESS.
Smelling May Be RevoIutionized as
Result. of Experiments t 800"

SAULT STE. MARIE. Mich, Sept
PA test that will be watched with
absorbing interest among scientific
men and metal experts in all parts
of the country will be conducted here
In low weeks. It VIII be the f Ar
test In ractical way of what is
known ~ the Hatcr electric smel'cr,
which liz designed TO smelt all kinds
of ore by heat generated with cleo
tricity instead OF coal.
The inventor has made many sue
cessful laboratory tests, but the ex-
pertinent about to be made is the first
upon scale that will determine the
practicabillty of the electric smelter
for commercial use.
The test will be witnessed by proni-
nent iron and copper men and cleo
trical experts. and ore from all the
Lake Superior ranges will be treated.
OF how vast Importance Industrial
ly this test will be may be compre-
hended, when II rs stated that If suc-
cessful It will reduce the cost Of
smelling from rs to SO per cent, and
revoutloniZe the industry. inasmuch
as the bulky ore would no longer he
transported at great expense to 'he
coal regions. but would be reduced
to pigs either at the mine itself or
at the nearest point where electric
power was available in sufficient
quantities TO produce the current nee
essary to conduct operations upon a
large scale
What transformation the success
of the experiment would work In the
iron industry can be imagined. I'm
der present conditions the ore Is firsi
carried by water on ore cars, dumped
into the pockets of the ore docks,
loaded into the huge lake freighters,
transported to the big shelters at
the lower lake ports, where the ex'
pensice process Of unloading Is gone
through with. and the ore is again
loaded on cars before it finally
reaches the blast furnaces.
Should the electric smeiter prove a
success, the ore from the Michigan
ranges could be loaded on cars at the
mines, hauled 10 the 500 without un
loading until the mouth of the furnace
was reached Reduced 10 pig iron al
from 90 to rs per cent of the former
cost, II could then be loaded in boats
for shipment to the steel and iror
working plants below, and at frac
ton of the previous cost for freight
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
THURSDAY, SEPT. "a.
BREAKFAST

Fruit
Corn Meal Mush Sugar and Cream
Brolled Brains
Fried Potatoes
Graham Gems Coffee
LUNCH
Sliced Cold Mutton with Mayonnaise
Fruit Cocoa
DINNER
Barley Soup
Broiled Steak
Sweet Potato Croquettes
Boiled Onions
Lettuce French Dressing
Waters Cheese
Apricots in Jelly
Coffee
From Table Talk. Philadelphia.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
EXPECTED COAL MINERS
WILL STRIKE ABOUT OCT. s.

PUEBLO, Sept 23.-The convention
of the Mine Workers of America, Dis
trict No. Is. was called to order this
morning In the Trades Assembly hall
by the district president. VIM. How
ell presiding, Every union in the dis
trict Is represented The general sen
iiment is that strike will be called.
a telegram received from National
President John Mitchell says he can't
be present at the convention but
heartily favoring the strike If the OPP
orators refused to acced to the de-
mands OF the men The strike doubt
less win be called on Oct. 5th and VIII
involve about 10000 workers.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
FINDS PEOPLE WITHOUT
A COUNTRY.


WASHINGTON. Sept 23.-General
f. ID. Grant, commanding the depart
ment OF Texas. has called the attcn-
ton OF the war department to the $50
Seminole negro-lndians who are liv-
ing ON government land at Fort Clark.
Texas. and are practically military
wards. In the eyes OF the law these
persons are not negroes, Indians. nor
half-breeds. They returned to the
United States from Mexico shortly
after the Civil war. They have for
feited their right to residence and
citizenship in Mexico. They are not
recognized as citizens OF the United
States and are not regarded by the
Seminole Indians as part of their
tribe. This strange colony without a
country emigfated To Mexico long be-
fore the freeing OF slaves in the Unit
ed States and did not return In time
to acquire rights under the Seminole
treaty OF 1863.
They gain "A living by raising chick
ems and truck farming. and at present
twenty Of the young men are employed
as scouts along the Rio Grande. For
years the men have been thus en-
pioyed by the army. All the older
men are really veterans of the Amer.
lean army. In many families grand
father. father and son have served
this country as river scouts They
are said by General Grant to have
done faithful service. General Grant
advises that the legal status Of these
people be determined at once and the
government set aside tract OF land
In Indian Territory for the use Of the
so-caled Seminole negroes. and as
sist them in establishing themselves
upon farms.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
DENVER
CHART
DEFEATED

DENVER, Sept 2s.-There was
much comment today over the defeat
of the charter at yesterdays election
which was lost by over 1900 votes.
The charter advocates announce they
have evidence of Wholesale frauds
aud today Chairman Bryant and asso-
cinles were busy arranging testimony
which they will present TO the grand
jury next Monday and which they Will
cause one hundred or more politicians
to be indicted.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
ELECTS STATE DELEGATES

The Republican county convention
I was called to order at II o'clock TINS
forenoon by Chairman w j. Patter
| son OF the central committee.
After the reading of the call by Sec
rciary Smith. j. H. MeDevitt was
elected temporary chairman and S w
smith temporary secretary. Commit
tees We're then appointed as follows
Credentials-Dr. McE,wen, A. e.
Amsden and J. l.. Nickel.
Permanent Organization-L. X.
Smith, C. A. Pike and c. A. McCabe,
Resolutions-R. II. Clements. J.. $.
d Hopkins and l., r. Smith,
Order of Business X. Lake, C. A
| Pike and w. H. LaCount
Recess until o'clock.
Upon reconvening the credential
committee reported the following del
egates entitled to seats in the con
yention;
Precinct No. IL. e. Leeka, w ].
Thompson. Dick Newell. 7. W Dobbs
Wiley Evans. Wiley Evans proxy for
the precinct
Precinct o. IL. l. Balsden and d.
H. Thornton.
Precinct No. s.-Joseph l.. Day and
II A. Dufiield
Precinct No. 4.-George H Tyner.
and Mary Tyner. H. H. Patterson.
nr,vv for nlarv rynar
prncinc, M 6I,br w Warmer.
and G. w Smith
nan AIfrsd patterson w snr,na
or r. n Auan and NJ un,.,inS
Precinct M 7-Not ranortaa
procI,,ct No 81 ! Nell
Preached Nh a Henry uori,,or
tIorr, / .a.arns N N proston - q
Arnold nro,y, far tho ,racirct
p,oci,,c, No Il 't4asno,,,s. NOT 70
norteJ
I,a,t,,o, W 10 II cobrtt G W
smith + q Rnat,, G w smitb
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prccirc, No "a CHARLIE Crap,n,
Herman Home w Morris
precirc, M t1-nr w w No
Gwen y r Lake / n Mcnevit, +
Is II 5onh,ns
p,.acinct No 15-Cb.s A pike T.
II Ar.sdor 1 Smelcar NJ Nor
,,,n = NcCahn
pT..inct Ma tG-Ceorca snouseI
10 Ms,lzaro n ~ Roberts nroxv
pracinc, M NV l., Count
n Clements pr | w Iacl,ev NJ
T. scbu,t Doye pamseu
pro.I,c, No ia Henry paird a,d
Potter Ward
The committoe nm resolutions re-.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
PROMINENT EX-SENATOR
DIES THIS MORNING.
o

CHICAGO, Sept 23.-Ex-Senator
Charles Farwell died at his home at
Lake Forest this morning at the age
of so years. Farwell's first political
position was as deputy county clerk.
He served as representative in '76
and 80 to SO. He was elected sena-
tor in 81, retiring In 81 He leaves
large fortune. Four children, Mrs,
Hobart Chatiield Taylor. Mrs. Regin-
aid DeKoven, Mrs. Dudley Winston
and Mrs Walter Farwell. survive him.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
NO FURTHER TROUBLE IN
KANSAS CITY POLICE COURT

KANSAS CITY, Sept 23.-There
was no further trouble In the local po-
lice court today. Prosecuting Attorney
Reitz prosecuted cases as usual. Re
lations between him and Judge Trim
BILE are still strained
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
ANTHEM RIOTS IN RUSSIA
MAKES MANY CRlPPLES

BUCHAREST. Russia, Sept %
In the anti-Jew riots at Homel, Rus
STA, none were killed but numerous
victims were so cruelty beaten they
will be crippled for life. The Russian
government. as in the kishiney affair,
shows considerable Indifference.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
ADOPT RESOLUTIONS
AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

KANSAS CITY. Sept. 23.-The
board OF directors of the board Of
trade today made public the resolu-
tons they adopted regarding the al
legged discrimination by the Santa Fe
Railroad company against this mar
ket. The board offers to bear the
expenses OF prosecuting all suits
aginst the company.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
WHiSkEY GETTING
PRETTY Low IN PRICE

PEORIA, Sept. 23.--Whiskey Is now
at It's lowest point and today all the
enormous orders at the quoted prices.
Four OF the distilleries have added to
their plants and have employed 5000
extra men.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-09-24
TRACK WORKERS KILLED
AND INJURED BY TRAIN

PITTsBURG, Sept GA Pitts.
burg. Fort Wayne a. Chicago train ran
down a gang oil seventeen track work
ers today killing Geo Durkee, Geo.
Dufhake and seriously injuring sever
al OF the rest.