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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
RUSSIA DENIES DESIGNS
UPON MANcHURiA

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 20
In response to inquiries made by Sec
retary Hay. the state department re-
ceived dispatch from Ambassador
Mccormick to the effect that the Rus
sian minister of foreign affairs has as
sured him that the published reports
of proposed connection between Rus
sia and China relating to Manchuria,
were absolutely incorrect. and that
there was no foundation for the report
that Russia demands that China shall
refuse the requests of other powers
for treaty ports and consuls in Man.
churia.
Ambassador Mccormick says he has
been assured that the Russian govern
ment has no intention Of excluding
other countries from the advantages
now enjoyed In Manchuria, or confer
exclusive privileges upon Russians.
and that the United States may be
sure nothing will be done to close the
doors now open and that American
commerce and capital are that which
Russia most desires to attract
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
DURANGO EDUCATORS.


AT meeting of the school board
Monday, April 27th. the following list
OF teachers was selected for the en-.
suing year:
Superintendent, Edgar r. Downs;
Bertha Biggs, Eva NJ. Biggs, Alice l..
blanchard. Georgia ID. Briggs, Nora
Coulson, Julia e. Dugan. May E. Gil
lis, Elfrida NJ. Greenfield. Lillian H..
Johnson, Ella Kavanaugh. Euna p.
Kelley, Alice z. knight, May A. Lem
mon. Anna NJ Longan, Jennie NJ. Mar
tinez, Anna b. Melville. Peryle C. Mil.
Ter. Lelah n. Parker. Sarah ID. Price,
Rosepha C. Pulford. Edith ID. Rail-,
Mamie C. Sherman. Geneyieve f..
Simpson. Hazel S. Taylor, Ida NJ.
Wales, Milton Kayanaugh.
This includes all the teachers at
present engaged in the schools OF the
district except Mr.. +. A. Rodecker,
who declined to be candidate for re-
election, Miss NJ. A. Hensleigh, who
has resigned to accept a position In a
summer school. and Miss Margaret
Frary. who Is serving term on proba-
ton which will not end until May
22nd.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

OF an Invocation by Cardinal Gibbons
and addresses by the exposition OIL
ciais. President Roosevelt will make
an address, and after grand chorus
former President Cleveland will speak.
On Friday the members of the diplo-
matte corps, the representatives of
foreign governments TO the exposition
and other official guests will be taken
by military escort to the grounds.
Addresses will be made by the French
ambassador and the Spanish minister
The civic parade will take place Sat
urday and will be reviewed by the gov
ernors of the various states. In the
course of the ceremonies at the Lib
eral Arts building addresses will be
made by Governors Odell of New York
and Dockery of Missouri. At the
close of the ceremonies on each of the
three days a centennial salute of 100
guns will be fired A display of fire
works will be made each evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
INDICATED BY POPE.
Mgr. O'ConneIl's Appointment as Rec
tor of University Called
Signific mt.

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 20
The meeting of the Roman Catholic
hierarchy in Washington last week, at
which all of the archbishops in the
United States except three and many
of the bishops We're present. was III
some respects one of the most notable
and important gatherings of the kind
that has ever occurred in this coun-
try The occasion was marked by the
| installation of Mgr. Dennis O'Connell
as rector of the Catholic university,
which in itself is an event of great sig
nificance, for only a few years ago he
was deposed from the rectorship of
the American College at Rome because
of his liberal views and his American
| ism" as it is called.
DR. O'Connell is one of the most lib
eral as well as one of the most learned
and able men in the Roman church,
practical. progressive, devoted to his
work and profound in his scholarship.
| His selection as rector OF the Univer-
sty at Washington was made by the
pope himself without suggestion or
recommendation from his friends. 1t
| was liltHutN dS IL VI Flllti
lea and priest whose conduct under
| trying circumstances won the admlra'
/ ton and the confidence of the authori-
ties at the Vatican It is also signifi-
cant as the recognition Of the growing
liberal element in the church. There
will be no change in the policy of the
university. however The wisdom
and ability OF DR. Conaty. the recent
rector is appreciated, and DR.. O'Connell
will continue to carry on the affairs OF
the institution on the same lines that
DR.. Conaty himself would, except
where time and experience may devel
op reasons for changes.
Another important event was re
port upon the condition Of the Catholic
church in the Philippines made to the
archbishops by Rev. Father Edward
Vattmann. formerly of Chicago and
the senior of the eleven Roman Cath
olic chaplains in the United States
army The information submitted by
Father Vattman and his recommenda
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

tions were considered so important
that he has been instructed to proceed
To Rome and report In person to the
prefect of the propaganda flda, which
has charge OF affairs In the Philip.
pines, and has been granted leave OF
absence for that purpose by the sec.
retary of war. While the details OF
the communication communicated BY
him To the archbishops are withheld
from publication, 1t has leaked out that
Father Vattman represented that
church affairs In the Philippines were
not all satisfactory, and that the rapid
growth of the independent Catholic
movement among the Filipinos threat
ened great danger which could be
averted only by the exercise of grea,
energy. tact and wisdom. The detep-
ton of the unpopular friars for so long
had exasperated the people. and has
made it easier for the leaders of the
Independent movement to interest the
intelligent classes and obtain intlueu.
tial adherents.
The archbishops of the United
States, however, have great confidence
in the ability of Mgr. Guild. the apos-
tolic delegate who was sent from
Rome to the Philippines last year. and
have faith that he viii be able to di,
rect the affairs of the church so as to
countcract and defeat the Independent
movement
Mgr. Guild is a member of the lib
eral faction, resided for a long time
in the United States and is thoroughly
sympathetic with American insttu-
tions and the spirit of progress in re.
ligious as well as secular affairs. He
distinguished himself twelve years ago
in readjustins the relations OF the
Catholic church in Brazil to the new
regime after the foundation of the Re.
public, and there introduced the meth
DDS of the church in this county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

In the government service. and ena-
bles them to command hic1er spia-ies.
The percentage of illlteracy ia still
very large among the people. for dur
Ing Spanish times schools were COM
parattvely few, but 1t Is confined al
most exclusively to the adults. The
present generation of children will
have an opportunity to learn at least
the rudiments of an education. but the
school system Is still inadequate In
the rural districts. where It Is being
gradually extended. In tie towns and
cities the opportunities for free edu-
cation arc as good as they are in the
United States. In the cities we can
rent schoolhouses. but in the rural
districts there are no schoolhouses
available. and we have to erect them.
and building is very expensive.
The American population of Porto
Rico is now about and is in
creasing slowly and in substantial
way. We have our share of adventur-
ers aud of people who have failed else.
where, but most of the Americans are
Of the best class of the population.
This is particularly true of those who
have come recently and have brought
capital 10 invest in agricultural enter.
Drises aad public works. Probably
s6,o0o,0o0 and $7.O0O000 of American
capital has already been invested in
Porto Rico since our occupation and
it has generally paid good dividends,
There have been very few disappoint-
merits. We have not had our our
share of failures. 1t is difficult to find
n dead enterprise in Porto Rico
The most important and recent
scheme is the construction Of an cleo
tric railroad by Philadelphia capital
from San Juan to Ponce, acros the
island. Ii will cost about $4,000, 900.
and there is considerable difficult en-
gineering and expensive construction
over tho mountains. The electricity
will be supplied by natural water pow.
.er"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
MEETING OF TIN WORKERS.

ANDERSON, Ind, April 29.-The In
ternational Protective Association Of
in-Workers began its annual conven-
tion here today and will be in session
during the next two weeks. The asso-
clation. which is Independent of the
Amalgamated Association of Iron.
Steel and Tin-Plate Workers has a
membership that includes workers in
nearly all the cities where tin-plate
is manufactured The association is
growing rapidly and there are several
matters of Importance to the members
to come before the present convention.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
FARM LANDS FOR SALE.

Choice lands improved. with good
water rights In the Animas valley for
sale at prices ranging from twenty-one
to one hundred and twenty-five dol
lars per acre. Also farm lands I'M
proved and unimproved. with good wa
ter rights on the Florida mesa and on
Pine river. Farm lands with water
rights VIII surely prove a good invest
ment.
have a choice ranch. well-improyed.
to rent to responsible parties.
City Property
A very choice seven-roomed house,
fine location, two full lots. elegant
shade trees, lawn and fruit. Price.
S2,399, A BARGAIN.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango. Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
WASHED DOWN A
CHUTE AT TELLURIDE
Special Telephone to The Herald:

Special Telephone to The Herald:
TELLURIDE. Colo, April 29.-An
accident at the Keyston placers below
town about five o'clock last evening
came near costing four lives. During
the winter the company operating has
been engaged in driving tunnel be-
low the pit for the purpose Of carrying
on the waste water. While men were
working in this tunnel or chute. water
was tuned on and an immense flow
filled the tunnel and washed the men
to the mouth. badly bruising and lac
Grating them. Fortunately none lost
their lives.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
METHoDiST BISHOPS MEET.

MEANWHILE, Pa, April 29.-The
bishops of the Methodist Episcopal
church from sections of the United
States of the United States assembled
in Meadville today for their semi-an-
nual conference. The work of the
meeting consists of the issuing of calls
and the naming of dates and places
for the holding of the fall conferences
of the church. The usual committees
We're appointed at the opening session
and it is probable that the schedule OF
conferences will be prepared and made
public tomorrow
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

AND COLD
WEATHER

CHICAGO, Ill, April 29-The Off
cial forecast predicts for tonight much
ably snow tomorrow; for Nebraska,
probably snow tonight and tomorrow; !;
for Kansas. rain tonight, which will
probably turn to snow; for Arkansas,
Oklahoma and northern Texas. show
ers, thunderstorms and cold rains. In
Wyoming and Colorado snow contin-
ues with cold weather
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
COLORADO CITY soopLERs
TO BE LOOKED AFTER

COLORADO SPRINGS. Colo, April
29-The grand jury in session here
has concluded to include the case of
Colorado City, and it is said that SEN
sational charges will be brought
against the city officials OF that place
within a short time. Several women
witnesses this morning testified to
their running disreputable houses and
making monthly payments to the city
officials in order to secure immunity
from arrest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
ANOTHER ANGLO
AMERICAN ALLIANCE

LONDON. April Questionable SO.
ciety including u large number of the
American colony in London. was well
represented today at the wedding of
Miss Mary Kuhn of Philadelphia. and
Roland Hunter Gordon. The bride is
the daughter of Mrs. Charles Kuhn of
Philadelphia and is well known social
ly in that city and also in New York.
The bridegroom is cousin Of the
Marquis of Huntley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NEWS ITEMS FROM
SlLVERToN CORRESPONDENT

Special Telephone TO The Herald:
SILVERToN. Colo. April 29.-Fred
Jones. caught with several other boys
Saturday stealing from ID. & r. G..
freight car. was sentenced to the state
reformatory yesterday. Sheriff Casad
leaving with the boy this morning
Jones companions were cleared, ow.
ing to the first offense. but Jones has
been before the police court several
times and 1t was thought best to get
rid of his evil influence.
Some snow last night. Parties com
ing over from ouray report consider
able new snow in Red Mountain dis
trict
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
TAKE COMFORT IN KINGS LOSS
Travellers on Continent Enjoy Royal
Discontinue as to Bauuaqe.

PARIS. April 29-American travel.
ers on the continent have long dread
ed Italian journeys on account Of the
thieying employees of the railroads,
who are the real brigands Ct the coun-
try and open travellers trunks with ap.
parent impunity Hence there was a
great amusement coupled with secret
satisfaction when King Edwards bag
gage was lost between Rome and Syra
ed when the thieves ascertained to
whom Il belonged.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
DoN-o'coNNELL WEDDING.

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April co
A welding today that attracted many
officers of the army and large num-
that of Miss Fanchon O'Connell.
daughter of the Solicitor OF the Treas
ury and Mrs. Maurice ID. O'Connell,
and Lieutenat c. NJ Condor. L. S. A.
The ceremony was performed at the
home of the brides parents in o street
and was followed by large reception.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

ROOSEVELT
AT QUINCY

QUINCY. ILL.,. April 29.-President
Roosevelt spoke here from the grand
stand in court house park. Currency
was his theme "Our laws need such
modification" he said. ''as Will insure
the parity of every dollar coined or Is
sued by the government and such ex-
pansion and contraction of the curreu-
cy as will promptly and automatically
respond to the varying demands OF
commerce
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
LARGE NUMBER OF
CHINESE COOLIES ARRIVE

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, April 20
The advance guard Of large army OF
Chinese coolies to be employed in the
hemp fields OF Mexico arrived today
on the steamer Doric. 1t is thought
that in all over $4,000 families Of Chi.
nese Will be brought over.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
SUPREME COURT RELEASES
IRVING AND PAGE

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo, April 90
The Supreme court today released Irv-
ing Page and Cole Hickox on habeas
corpus proceedings. Both had been ar
rested for declining to tell the grand
jury investigating Legislative boodling
where they obtained $500 and $1,000
bills.
The judges held that witness is
the sole judge as to whether or not
an answer would be self-incriminating
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
SKELETONS UNEAaTHED
AT FORT Riley

FORT RILEY. Kans.. April 20
More than doze nskeletons. presum-
ably those OF Indians. were uneerthed
here today by workmen who were
grading for the purpose of erecting a
large new building. Relics, arrow
eads. etc. were found lying around
the bodies. II is thought that the bod
les had been buried at least two hun.
dred years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
SILVER PURCHASES BY
FRANCE CAUSED RISE

NEW YORK, April 29.-lt is stat
ed that the fact Of the French govern
ments buying fifteen million ounces of
silver within the past two weeks is
the direct cause OF the rapid increase
in value OF that product 1t is now re-
ported that India will soon be in the
market for silver and definite state
ments are made that China, instead of
being buyer will turn seller.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
MARE roALs COLT IN STREET.

CHICAGO, III, April 29.-ConsIder.
able excitement was caused In
crowded down street yesterday when a
large mare. owned by n prominent
wholesale house. while hitched TO a
coal wagon stopped and gave birth to
colt A large crowd of people as
sembled. A Humane society agent
was sent for. an ambulance called and
the mother and colt were taken to the
stables
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
FAMOUS FOOTBALL PLAYER
CANNOT BE FOUND

ITHACA, N Y, April 29.-H. G.
Webb. the famous guard on Cornell
college football team. has disappeared
from college and has not been heard
from since the first of April. Webh's
class standing was known to be en-
tirely satisfactory and ii is not thought
that he was in any trouble, but his dis
appearance is causing considerable
anxiety Foul play is suspected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
GOV. LAFoLLETTE REFUTEs
LOBBYISTS STATEMENTS

MADISON. Wis. April 29.-Govern-
or Lafollette today sent to the legisla-
ture lengthy message on the freight
commission bill. refuting statements
made by railroad men before the gen.
eral assembly.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
rs PEOPLE
KILLED BY
EXPLOSION

VANCOUVER. b. c.. April GA
terrific explosion near the town of
Frank, n. w. T., today caused the
death of 20 persons. The disaster was
caused by an earthquake. Telegraph
wires are down east of Frank The
lines are covered by earth for several
miles in the immediate vicinity of the
explosion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
SLEET AND SNOW
STORM IN PROGRESS

SIOUA CITY, la, April 29.-North
western Iowa, northern Nebraska and
most of South Dakota are In the grip
of sleetsnow storm this morning
In South Dakota the fall is quite heavy
and telegraphic communication is In
terrupted.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
NEW CHIEF OF COMMIS-
SARY DEPARTMENT

WASHINGTON, d. c.. April 29.-
Captain Hamilton S. Dawkins of the
United States cavalry has been order.
ed from Washington to Denver. Colo,
to relieve Captain Frank Cook as as
sistant chief of the commissary de.
partment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
sHAMRocK's NEW MAST
is NOW COMPLETED

GLASGOW. April 29.-The new
mast for the Shamrock III. is now
completed and will be placed on the
vessel Friday. The cup challenger VIII
be completely re-rigged and ready for
another trial by May 6.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

DULUTH, MINI. April ga bliz-
zard is raging here, completely pros
trating street car business, causing
three sawmills to shut down and de-
laying trains. Incoming vessels report
the snow storm which is raging on
Lake Superior as the worst on record
for this year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
GOVERNMENT DEMANDS 2 CENTS
Detectives Employed Year Finally
Arrest uail Carrier.

Arrest mail Carrier.
LOUISVILLE, April 29.-James NIL.
Ter. a mail carrier OF Jeffersonville.
Ind, was arrested tonight by Postof-
fee Inspector Kyle on the charge Of
falling to turn into the postotiice the
sum of cents collected over year
ago, on postage due stamp.
The arrest is the result OF an Inves-
tigation by half dozen government
officials. and extending over the time
since the alleged collection was made.
Miller is a brother Of Charles w.
Miller, attorney general OF Indiana.
He says II he collected the money. he
is certain he turned 1t into the post
office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
EARL AND COUNTESS OF VAR.
MOUTH SAIL FOR EUROPE

NEW YORK. April 29.-The Earl
and Countess of Yarmouth sailed for
Europe today. The earl said he did
not know when he would return to
America.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

The best physic. Chambsrlain's
Stomach and Liver Tablets. Easy to
take. pleasant In effect. For sale by
all druggists.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
THE HUB.

Serves juicy roast beef every after
noon. with other refreshments. The
Hub is noted for Its ind brands Of
liquors and cigars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

Strength and vigor come of good
food, duly digested. Force" . ready.
to-serve wheat and barley food. adds
no burden. but sustains. nourishss. In
vigorAtes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

GET YOUR LAWN MOWERS PUT
IN SHAPE FOR THE SEASON.
CALLED FOR AND DELIVERED.
Phone Plata 8. JACKSON HARD
WARE CO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
RANCH FOR RENT.

100 acres. eight miles from Duran
go. good water right. Easy terms.
THE LOCAL SECURITY CO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30

Money to loan on ranch property.
city residences and business property
In any amounts aM lowest rate Of in.
terest.
LOCKWOOD 4 PERKINs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
BEST IN THE STATE.

A full set OF teeth--S5 guaranteed.
Crown and bridge teeth 81. Gold
nllings SOC and up.
DIR. FOLSOM.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-30
A SNAP.

Two good lots on Boulevard. -. .s4o0
Two fine lots ON Sixth Avenue. 400
THE LOCAL SECURITY CO.
Sharp County record., 1903-06-19
THE TEACHERS.

The teachers institute for the
Southern District OF the county
me! at the school building at this
place Monday morning and held
three days. The program as
prepared by Examiner Simpson
was carried out, and the teachers
no doubt found this opportunity
Of exchanging ideas and methods
both profitable and pleasant.
Following is the enrolment dur
ing the session.:
Misses Mabel McCord, Geneva
Davidson, Beulah Collins, Rosa
Hansen, Lizzie Simpson, Ethel
Turner, Minnie Slinnett, Sarah
Montgomery, Myrtle McAdams,
Effio Jones, Willie Harrell, Es-
ther Puckett, Pearl Allison,
Agatha McAdams, Myrtle Brown,
Jennie Johnston, Ora Meeks,
Bertha Arm, Bette Pickens,
Maud Anderson, Cecil Pickens,
Cora Madison.
Mrs. Dollie McCOrd, Mrs. Nam
ME Wann.
Messrs. 0. C. Shaver, W. 1,
Simpson, Walker Armstrong,
Sidney Wells, ". F. Buck, Ira
Crabtree, Luke Yates, T. D.
Trett, 5. E. Townsley, Frank
Wiles, Y. D. McAdams, Robert
Taylor, Van Rogers, Noah Gil
bert, NJ. c.. Townsley, G. T. La
man, C. H. Snow, W. F. Stin-
nett, James Spots, Wash Buck,
J. NJ. Simpson, Walter Crabtree,
Wesley Aldrich, Byrd Baker,
Fred Pickens, John Pickens, Tom
Simpson, r. B. Clear, j. N. Jag
gers, Adolphus Mcleod, J. A.
Abee, J. A. Watkins, Lee La
man, E. P. Watkins, Luther Me-
Ginnis, l.. D. Evans.
Sharp County record., 1903-06-19
pOUGHKEEpS'E

Health is good.
News items are scarce, other
than those which are common to
all.
F. NJ. Biggs is the new school
director in the Oak Dale district,
No. 72.
DR.. Rich of Center was in town
the other day and had on his
most pleasant smile.
The high sheriff was through
these woods last week looking up
some parties who are on the cir
cult court docket.
Joe and George Medlock now
have a stock of goods in the Van
Parsley store. This makes five
stores for Poughkeepsie.
Uncle Dick Jarrett and wife
are now playing with their
eighteenth baby. Uncle Dick
SAYS the last one is a full blooded
democrat too.
Great destruction was caused
on the farms of NJ. Parsley, 7. j..
Tompkins, j. T. Freeman, James
Norris and w. 7, Campbell by
the late heavy rains and overflow,
J. c. Dyston has completed the
brick work on the Sam Mcdlock
store and in few days the car
penter work will be done. This
building completed and our town
will look more complete.
Since the rains ceased we have
had fair weather to work, but
crops are in bad shape. 1t has
been too wet and cold for crops.
Wheat is about all cut, and is no
good. The red rust has the oat
crop in its grasp.
Marion Vanhorn's small boy
got the whole side of his face, so
to speak, kicked off by horse
the other day. DR.. Tibbles, as
sisted by Sergeant Newt Hutch.
Sharp County record., 1903-06-19
The Future Made Easy.

There was recently in White
Haven, Pa, an up to date evan
gelist who secured a pot Of yell
low paint and decorated all the
rocks along the Lohigh river
with Bible texts and admonitions.
Among the sentences painted
were some rather startling ones,
Some distance up the river he
discovered a huge rock with
fine, smooth surface. Across
this he painted in foot high let
ters:
"What are you going to do af-
ter death?"
1t was only week, however,
that the rock displayed this alone,
for an enterprising advertisement
writer came along and painted
jIst below:
Use Delta Oil-good for
b1rns!" !"-Philadelphia Ledger.
Sharp County record., 1903-06-19
FOR SALE.

One Roll carding ma chine, one
80 1-2 Jas Leffel water wheel one
pair corn burrs, with spindle and
other attachments for grinding
corn, 90 or 90 feet Of shafting,
pullies, different sizes, elevator
betting with cups. All or any of
the above machinery will be sold
for less than half cost for cash
or good stock. For futher infor-
nation address, Hamilton g. Son.,
Evening Shade, Ark.