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The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-10-16
Duel With Pistols,

Berlin, Oct. IA. A dispatch from
was fought or the parade ground at
Schellerhau between Lieut.. Schreiner
and Lieut.. Rauch1eisch. One Of the
combatants is said to be dangerously
wounded.
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CONDITIONS GOOD.
For the Winter Welfare Of the Range
Cattle.

According to the statements OF e.
w. Speed, formerly a well-known
business man and banker of the Black
Hills, now of South Omaha, who has
come in after a short trip onto the cat
tie range, the range condition is favor
able for the winter, although the cat
tie are thin. Prime beef has been
scarce this season, as the cattle are
unusually soft on account Of the alb
sence of cured feed. The grass seems
to be curing well now, however, and
with a continuance of the present
weather there will yet be good bee1
for the market.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-10-16
Must Stand Trial.

Yes MONIES. Iowa, Oct. 1.-THE mo-
s ~ lor the dismissal of the case Of
prominent citizens charged with
,empt OF court by means of jury
~. upering, was overruled by Judge
- Ecu Yesterday and the cases will go
" trial On Thursday.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-10-16
PHONE LINES.
Several May Be Built to Connect With
Elk Point System.

A movement is on foot to establish
rural telephone systems connecting
with Elk Points rural and long-dis.
lance systems. Manager Ryan will
build a line to the poor farm, five
miles north, If farmers adjoining will
maintain branch connecting lines. A
line already established south of the
city will probably he extended. The
project is meeting with encouragement
and will probably be put through soon
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1903-10-16
Fell TO His Death.

Bismarck. N. D., Oct. IA. - G. l..
Knudson, a carpenter working at
Fort Lincoln, fell from q scanold
forty feet high and was instantly
killed. He was married and leaves a
family.
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Killed by Machinery.

Eau Claire. Wis, Oct. 14.-Thomas
Smith, employed at the Northwestern
Lumber company's mill, was caught in
The machinery and his left arm was
pulled from the socket. He died at
the hospital.
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Buried Under Falling Bank.

Nashville, Tenn, Oct. IA. - Three
men were caught under a falling clay
bank at the state prison brickyards
yesterday. One is dying Of his in
juries, another had both legs broken
and the third was internally injured.
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rair Association in Good Shane.

"ohtevldeo. Oct. 14.--The financial
NJ. ment of the Chippewa County
.N.hg and Fair association has been
suoilshed. The association has bright
prospects for the future.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
czAR's WEDDING ANNl. ERsARv.

BERLIN. Nov. 2s-Germans who
Princess Alix ct Darmstadt can scarce
ly realize the fact that it is nine years
today since she became the bride of
the Czar of all the Russians. During
the last few weeks she has again Wis
tied the scenes of her happy youth.
looking little older than when she left
nearly n decade ago. The visit to
Darmstadt and Wiesbaden and the re-
turn later for the funeral of little
Princess Elizabeth of Hesse afforded
the Germans a good opportunity of
viewing the czar at close range In
all truth IT. must be said that the i'm
preston left by his imperial majesty
was distinctly favorable one. In
view of the conflicting statements
that flood the European press regard
ing the czar's personality and the state
of his health the following. written by
a prominent journalist who had facil-
tiles for close observation during the
recent stay of Nicholas IL. on German
soil is not without interest;
The czar, says the writer. has Just
body enough to maintain high strung
nervous system. One can hardly re-
alize that he is so modest, quiet and
unaffected In his bearing. He is re
fined without being tinical, delicate
without efeminacy. Though extreme
ly impressionable and emotional he
behaves like man of cold nature and
keeps under all circumstances level
head. His good form was modesty IL
self, unalloyed with shyness and one
thought the disposition must be oblig-
ing. A pair of candid, kindly blue
eyes bring him at once into touch with
those who meet his gaze. They are
full eyes and a little like those of Al
eNander H., but do not, like Alexan-
der's. express mournful sense OF
solitude.
The under part of the face however.
shows the habit OF reticence. The
cars impressionable nerves are sell
dom without the curb. But he can
not when stirred prevent the nervous
centers suddenly drawing to them
selves all the blood in his body; this
makes his pallor striking and brings
on a state that ought to but does not
make him culver all over like strong
ly excited thoroughbred horse. Doc
,ors might say from this that he is
case" Hers not One detects no
morbidness. His cool, collected man
ner excludes the idea that he is NOR
bid. should say he has good sense
ability to bend his mind to toll, and
cleverness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
GEN. WOODS REPLY
TO MAJOR RATHeONE.

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2S.-The re-
ply of General Woods to the charges
made by Major Rathbone were made
public today Gen. Wood says the
furniture and carriages which he
bought were to maintain his official
position and were in time delivered to
the Cuban Republic. The extra $3.50
which was given monthly to Capt.
Scott was to enable him to act as
Gen. Woods substitute during his
absence. The $4,000 spent in enter
tanning distinguished foreigners and
others was approved by Secretary
Root
Ray Stannard Baker. who secured
the publication of the magazine article
written by Major Runcie, comparing
the administration in Cuba by General
Brooks and Wood, which was greatly
10 Brooks detriment. was subpoenaed.
Runcie says Gen. Wood knew about
the article in advance OF its publica-
tion. but Gen, Wood says he did not.
Mr.. Bakers testimony will largely de
termine whe ner Gen. Wood or Major
Runcie viii nave TO leave the army.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
THE AMERICAN PHYSICAL
TYPE VERY HIGH.

1t appears from the report of the
surgeon general of the United States
army that the total number of candi-
dates examined for enlistment was 45.-
2ls. and that OF this number about
two-thirds, or 30,176. were accepted.
This is a large proportion. when the
fact is taken into account that the
standard of excellence required is very
high. none but physically perfect men
being accepted.
OF the s5.2ls applicants for enlist
ment, i-,is5 we're white men and 3035
were co.Jred men. OF the white men.
37,1 we're accepted. and of the col
ore men 50.
cut u. -ry 1000 men accepted.
7Sl.O5, n G.s average were born in
The ugi,ed : { les; G4.76 in British ter
ritor, 42.i5 N Germany and s.79 in
Swe u ano .,orway. OF ls American
fndl ns examined, IA we're enlisted as
scouls. 1t is interesting to note that
during the year 1856 native Malays
were examined for enlistment as
Philippine scouts. and that OF these
all except 20 were accepted. showing
a surprisingly high standard of ply.
siQue among the Filipinos.-Ex.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
CARTER
WILL SEEK
V|ND|CAT|

KANSAS CITY. Nov. ss.-Oberlin
Carter left the federal prison at
Leavenworth at 4 a. m and stepped
into cab and was driven to the
Planters hotel where he spent an hour
with his uncle DR.. l.. d. Carter OF Chi
cago, who came with him to Kansas
city He breakfasted at the Union
depot al $3.50 and an hour later depart
ed for Chicago where he will meet his
mother. In an interview he said
Il have no plans for the future ex-
cept to vindicate myself In this world"
He was not pleased when number
OF newspaper men wished him good
luck. Carter expects to vindicate him
self by proving TO the federal court of
Chicago that his estate which Is now
tied up there, was given him by his
late father-in-law, Robert Westcott,
the millionaire, as his share of the
fortune which Mrs Carter would have
Inherited. He has detailed document
airy evidence to substantiate his
claims The government claims that
this estate was procured from the pro-
ceeds of the Savannah harbor frauds
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
TWO CENTURIES SHRINE.

POTTSTOWN, Pa, Nov. 2S.-As the
oldest edifice of that denomination in
this country, the celebration OF the
200th anniversary of the organization
of the congregation of Swamp Luther
an church. located in New Hanover
township. Montgomery county, is at
tracing widespread attention among
Lutherans. The celebration opened
today and will continue through to-
morrow, consisting of historical ad-
dresses and other exercises participat-
ed in by prominent clergymen and
laymen of the denomination.
Although the two centuries that
have passed since the handful of Luth-
Grams met and organized have clouded
much of the congregations early his
tory, the claim that it stands first
among the Lutheran organizations OF
the country is authenticated by the
records that are still preserved. The
members first worshipped in their
homes. Rev. Daniel Falckner being
the first pastor, Various clergymen
served until l742. when DR.. Henry Mel
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
COULDN'T ses CAUGHT TWICE.

Save mel Save me-" cried the
beautiful drowning girl. as her head
rose above the water and she grasped
a plank floating by.
Il beg your pardon" replied the
handsome young man who stood on
the bank, but really | want it distinct.
ly understood that I'm married and
have seven children"
Yes, yes, save fne." she chrieked
you won't fall into my arms and
call me preseryer. and insist on mar
rying me tor my heroic conduct?"
NO, no; only save mel"
"All right; III tackle the job" he re-
sponded. as he threw aside his coat.
you see, he explained just before
diving In, Il was caught by one OF
these lodges once before. and that's
why I'm married 1t makes me a bit
particular now"-Ex.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
BOTH HAD A REASON.

WI Ting Fang, until recently the
States, had that same characteristic
which made his famous countryman,
ii Hung Chang, the subject of SO
much newspaper comment when he
visited this country. He had a pen
chant for asking questions of everyone
he met, on all sorts of subjects aad
under all sorts of conditions. At one
of the White House receptions Mr.. WI
was the center OF interest in the great
east room. Every person present was
glad to be presented to him. and, from
his question box. he brought a query
for each Among the guests was DR..
Mary walker, not unknown because
of her adherence to male attire. Mr..
WI had heard of her, but seemed sur
prised when she was introduced.
Looking keenly at her attire. he al
most gasped: you are LADY,"
Yes" responded DIR. Walker.
Then why do you wear mems
clothes?"
DR.. Walker noted the skirts of MIR.
Wu's costume and inquired: you
are a mani"
Yes" answered the diplomat.
Then why do you wear women's
clothes?"
Because the custom OF my coun-
try requires me to-" he answered. tri
umphantly.
DIR. Walker retorted with a toss OF
her head: We'll, the freedom OF my
country permits me to wear these
clothes."-Success.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
EIGHT MURDERS
AND OVER DOZEN HoLDups.

CHICAGO, Nov, 2S.--It is learned
tonight that following the desperate
fight yesterday in which the three
young bandits gave the police such a
desperate struggle to capture them,
killing one man and wouuding three
others. that another murder was TO
have taken place, fwo of the young
desperadoes became suspicious of
Roeski their acconiplice and Intended
to murder him this afternoon The
beardiess criminals today camly CON
fessed before Mayor Harrison OF their
part in eight murders and more than
a hozen holdups during the past six
months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
ANCIENT HISTORY.

Queen Elizabeth had refused TO re
consider the death warrant of Mary
Queen OF Scots No" she insisted.
my mind is made up"
Il think your face is. too" instant
ly retorted the captive sovereign.
Richard. having done his turn at
Bosworth Field. was wildly applauded.
How nobly he carried himself" ex-
claimed Norfolk. No wonder" re-
piled Catesby, with grin; ''he had a
horseless carriage"
Diogenes mad been taking baths for
his complexion. But why" asked
his friends, do you carry the tub on
your shoulder?" TO make liar"
replied the old cynlc, "of the fool who
said 1t must stand on its own bottom" "
independent.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
MUCH UNEASiNEss OVER
kAiSER'S CONDITION.

VIENNA. Nov. 2s.--The evening pa
pers tonight contain disquietinE ru-
mors concerning the condition OF the
emperor. Dispatches from Berlin late
of the kaiser's throat was conducted
by specialists and the process OF heal
ing is not taking n favorable turn. a
second operation is therefore expect.
ed. The kaiser's mood continues good
but he is taking the greatest possible
care OF himself, In court circles there
Is much uneasiness
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

choir Muhlenberg. one OF the most
noted Lutheran clergymen of the
eighteenth century, came and served
until 1867
The first church was erected in
1921. and in 1867 1t was supplanted by
another. the structure that stands
there today. In 1867, on the Tooth
anniversary OF its erection. it was
completely remodeled, and again in
1886 is was improved. Very little in
me interior, with possibly the excep-
lion ot the wainscoting. remains OF
the old edifice as it originally was,
but the substantial stone walls remain
almost the same as when constructed.
The pipe organ. built in 1901 by Christ
ian Diifenderier, is still used by the
congregation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
NO USE FOR FEDERAL
TROOPS IN COLORADO.

WASHINGTON. Nov. 2S.-Acting
Adjutant-General Hills today received
telegram from Acknowledgement
Bates. commanding the Department OF
the Lakes, saying that Gen. Bates Mad
completed his investigation of the la
Dor troubles in Colorado and he was
about to return to his regular station
al Chicago He said that In his judg
ment there was nothing in the pres
federal troops
Governor Peabody has been notified
OF this by the department.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
MISSED THE BURGLARS
AND SHOT PASSERBY

CHICAGO. Nov 2s.-George Rey
nolds. son of a st. Louis police cap
tain. was accidentally shot dead on a
street this morning by George Wheels.
proprietor of cigar store, who was
shooting at three burglars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
THE RussIAN-AMeRIcAN LINE.

LONDON, Nov 2S.-A dispatch from
st. Petersburg says the Inauguration
OF the new steamship service between
Russia and America takes place to-
day. Cargo has been booked from
South Russian ports, and satisfact-
ory complement OF emigrants has been
secured at Naples. The service will
be maintained by several ships having
a minimum speed of fourteen knots.
This is the first long-distance Russian
steamship line, except that between
Russian ports and the Far East.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
TO DEDICATE NEW CHURCH.

NEW YORK. Nov Elaborate
arrangements have been completed for
the dedication tomorrow OF the new
white marble building OF ST, Francis
de sales Roman Catholic church. in
Ninety-sixth street near Lexington
avenue Archbishop Farley is to of
ficiate and he Will be assisted by "A
number of prominent priests and pre-
lates. The new church cost $3.50 900.
and has one OF the most beautiful ex-
teriors OF any church building lately
erected in New York
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
DISTINGUISHED MEN AT
FOOTBALL GAME.

PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 2S.-The
football battle between West Point
and Annapolis this afternoon caused
the presence here of Secretary Root.
Generals Miles, Chaffee. Corbin.
Brooks, and Young. and Secretary
Moody. Rear Admirals Sigsbee, Clark
and Taylor West Point is the favor
ite in the betting,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
REFLECTIONS OF A BACHELOR.

It's astonishing how mad you can
make woman by telling her what
small. white hands her best friend has.
Six months before he is married a
man tries to write poetry. Six months
afterward he won't even read It,
Next to having him go to church reg
ularly a woman takes the most pride
in having ner husband go into pol
itics.
Tact is the thing that enables you
to appear pleased with man you have
to listen to when you are raging be-
cause he Is rot listening to you.
When woman has a dream that
she dined in the White House she IL
very nervous until she gets a gown
that would be suitable in case 1t came
true.-New York Press.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
AND COWBOYS
GET SCARED OUT

CASPAR. Wyo.. Nov 2S-The des-
peradoes and cowboys who were
marching on this city yesterday with
the intention of rescuing Oday. the
notorious highwayman, disbanded af-
ter approaching within a few miles of
the town and have not made any effort
TO rescue Oday as yet. The town is
quiet. The sherlff and armed guards
WAS large enough TO alarm the res
cuers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
OUTPUT
A FAIR
AVERAGE

CRIPPLE CREEK, Nov. 2s.-Not-
withstanding the labor troubles In the
district the November output Of the
precious metals will be very little be-
low the average. There are said to
be about 5000 men at work. and the
operators say that the failure of the
strike inaugurnted by the Western
Federation OF Miners is complete.
The Federation denies this. however.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
BATTLE BETWEEN SOLDIERS
AND COWBOYS AVERTED

BUTTE. Mont. Nov. 2s.-The ex-
pected battle between a battalion OF
soldiers and Morrlgeau's fifty cowboys
was ayerted by the surrender of Nor
rigeau. Tax collectors were the
cause of the trouble,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

BECOMING
CRITICAL

DENVER. Nov 2s.-The situation
in the Northern coal fields is quite
critical at present, and only the pres
ence of John Mitchell will prevent
trouble. Mr.. Mitchell left Indianapo-
lis this morning for Chicago and
will reach Trinidad Monday night
He is coming clothed with absolute
authority to settle the trouble
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
GLYCERINE TANK ExPloDEs
WITH FATAL RESULTS

FORT WORTH, Tex. Nov. 2S.-An
explosion OF glycerine tank in the
soap department of the swift Packing
company this morning killed one man
and injured several others.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
WYOMING BANK
CLOSES ITS DOORS.
%

CASPAR. Wyo.. Nov. 2S.-Consider-
1ble excitement was occasioned here
over the closing OF the Denecks bank.
private concern. The losses amount
to nearly $4,000. and there are several
well known ranchmen who are suffer
ers
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
NATIONAL BISCUIT CO.
PLANT DESTROYED.

NEW ORLEANS. Nov. 2S,-Fire
early today destroyed the plant of the
National Biscuit company here. Loss
$500 900
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
BRYAN GUEST OF
JOSEPH CHAMBERLAIN

LONDON, Nov 2s,-Wm. J. Bryan
is the guest of Joseph Chamberlain
today. He goes to Dublin tonight
where he expects to make n speech
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
POLICEMAN SHOT DEAD
BY PORCH CLIMBER.

OAKLAND. Cal, Nov, 2s.-Police-
man Smith was shot dead last night
by a porch climber after Smith had
killed the criminals S partner.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

We have very desirable hve-room
brick house for rent.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

We will have the Hesperus coal
Monday. Call up 1888 Black or leave
your order at Grace's Coffee store.
J.-S. TURMAN. Expreasman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

See Thompson. the secondhand
man. for the best heating storee.
Secondhand and new furniture at bed
rock prices. II you have anything TO
sell give him call. Lower First ave-
nue..
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

It is remarkable What Is? Why.
the low prices Of those dolls at Rich
ey's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

WANTED-Two copies Of the semi
weekly Herald of Nov. 9Th and two Of
Nov. 10. Anyone having copies Of the
issues In question will confer favor
by mailing or leaving same at Herald
Office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
RURAL SCHOOL NOTES.

Miss Young informs us that the di-
rectors and patrons of the school at
Cascade lake are so we'll pleased with
the school that they contemplate ex.
tending the term from Ave months, as
originally intended. to nine months.
This would bring the school to close
In April
The school board at Dunton. In Do
lores county. want r teacher. and have
been wanting one for some time. Miss
Young has been asked to secure
teacher for that school. and has been
trying for the last three weeks to And
one. but without success.
1t Is probable that the school at In
Plata City will be continued all winter
as they have new and comfortable
schoolhotse there.
The county superintendent has a
number OF Lockwood a Emerson's
Literatures. which may be made use
OF in the High school. The books
were ordered for rural schools, but
were not used.
Take your Sunday dinner at the Ok
ford
Cornfed steaks at the Oxford. Only
place In town.
The funeral OF Mr.. Broughton will
take place at the family residence to-
morrow afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The unexpected will happen one OF
these weeks and the train from Den
yer will arrive two nights in success
sion on time.
The Democrat endeavors to be fun
ny over the statement In The Herald
to the effect that turkey ats1B cents
per pound is cheaper than beef The
assertion still goes and Is susceptible
OF proof
The cantata given In connection
with the Presbyterian church fair,
next week, Thursday and Friday, will
be treat. 1t took some looking to
find man In Durango thin enough
for Uncle Sam, but we got him. Ma
polean Is daisy; Columbia and
Queen Vic are Just perfection: Geo.
and Martha Washington, gay as but
terflies; two real topseys. the best me-
roes grown. and Dutch couple from
Holland. like sauer kraut. All nations
are cleverly represented.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
IMPORTANT NOTICE.

Join the Dip No More Alliance.
Buy Waterman or Paul Win Feun-
tain Pen At zsiisr's Jsvsstry store; II
will save you time and money.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

At J. l.. Williams cigar den.
You'll find the cigar called the VIII
liam Penn,
The same | have always sold for 10
As Penn Is dead and so are they:
Come! will buy you one today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

The best 15-cent meal on earth.
Pierce Bros. New location.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

How are you fixed for an album?
Ritchey has fine assortment just re-
ceived.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Hot lemonade and orange drinks at
Wallis.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30
. g 8 o @ 9 @ @ o @ g @ Q 9 9 o.

? r. f. Bowman has just re-
2 ceiyed large consignment Of
. Burnt Leather Goods, such as
. Pillow Covers, Banners, Card
2 Cases, Pocketbooks, Etc. Also
3 Agate and Mexican Silver Fill
= gree Jewelry. Natural wood {
2 Novelties, Navajo Pillow Cow {
2 ers and great variety OF uni
. que and original novelties
. never before seen In Durango. I
= See his window.
.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Insure with us. We represent we'll
known companies.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Do you want work. Advertise h
The Herald
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Hot chocolate at Walls drug store.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Hot bsef tea At wall's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Attention is called to the school an
nouncement in this issue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Charley Mack was n passenger fol
Denver this morning to spend week
or two
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Mrs. w. II. Kelley came In from
Denver last evening cnroute 10 her
Mancos home.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

9 . g 9 9 . 9 Q Q 9 9 . . Q Q Q !.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-11-30

Joe Clarke Is arranging his business
In order to pull out for California ear
ly the coming month