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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
ARMY OFFICER IN PHIL
lPPINES SUICIDES

WASHINGTON, ID. c.. April 22-
General Davis, commanding the army
in the Philippines today cabled the
war department from Manila that
Lieutenant Colonel Henry Sprolo, Of
the First cavalry, suicided this morn
ing by shooting himself in the head
with revolver while temporarily in
sane. Lieutenant Sprolo was born in
Brooklyn. graduated from West Point.
and has served continuously in the
cavalry since he graduated in 1869. He
became a lieutenat colonel last year.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

SO they tell me, Is controlled by pro-
fessional politicians, mostly lawyers
OF limited practice and few men of
conspicuous ability who direct them.
John Allen of Mississippi tells a story
ON himself which illustrates the situa.
tion. When northern friend hap
pened to visit his home at Tupelo, and
inquired OF the hotel keeper what bus
mess Allen was engaged in. he was
informed that his occupation was
''runnin' fer office"
That is the occupation of great
many men In the south. The propor.
ton of professional politicians down
here is greater than in the north. The
masses of the people take very little
interest or part in political manage
ment. The business element, general.
ly speaking, believes in the doctrines
taught by the Republican party. but
vote the Democratic ticket because il
is the white mans ticket.
Almost everybody agrees that a
healthy political condition in the
south requires the rivalry of two po.
litical parties and that the time is
Republican party If the president
would be willing to cut loose from the
negroes. 1t is the general under
standing among politicians in the
south, whether It be true or not. that
President Mckinley intended to build
up a white mans Republican party by
appealing TO the business element
who stood by him in favor of protec-
tion, sound money and subsidies. It
is believed here that he had an under.
standing with prominent men of wide
connections representing the manu-
featuring industries in the South At
lantic and gulf states who were to
form the nucleus of the organization.
and that in pursuance of this plan ii
was his intention to appoint no coored
men to office, except as postmasters,
in small communities where the larg-
er percentage of the patrons were col
ored. 1t is said to have been his in
tention to appoint white Democrats of
social and commercial influence to the
| conspicuous offices in the cities and
thus, through their influence and Or
ganization they would form to divide
the white population of the south be-
tween the two political parties, expect
ing that the colored vote would ulti-
mately be divided also But before
this plan was carried out Mr.. Hanna
is believed to have interfered and to
have convinced President Mckinley
that IT would expose the Republican
party to great dangers in the north
by alternating the colored vote. Few
persons realize the Importance of the
colored vote in the north. Mr.. Hanna
| has very accurate information on this
| subject, and he knows that negro vo-
ters hold the balance of power in sew
eral of the northern states.
The Total negro vote in the entire
country is 2,055.9S9 according to the
census OF 1900. At least that is the
number of men of voting age of the
colored race, and 123,32S of these are
in the North Atlantic states; 155,701
| in the northern central states. and IL.
| 1926 in the mountain and Pacific states
The following table will show the
| number of colored voters in the states
| named which are apt to go Democratic
| at almost any election.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
DEADLY GASOLINE IN
A DENVER HOME

DENVER. Colo. April 22.-The acci
dental dripping of a gasoline can this
morning caused the fatal burning of
Mrs. Ella NJ. Maple. seriously injuring
her son Homer and the destruction of
the home. the old Moffatt residence on
18th street. Mrs. Maple dropped the
can on the floor spilling several gal
Ions of gasoline. which spread under
her feet and Immediately took fire.
She was horribly burned about the
neck, arms, chest and legs, and
cannot recover.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
COUGHS UP SNAKE
HATCHED IN STOMACH

NEW YORK, April 22.-Declared
by physicians to be a human incuba-
tor, William Foy, an employe on the
Dixie, at the Brooklyn navy yard.
coughed up snake six inches long.
1t is believed to have been hatched in
Foy's stomach, from eggs swallowed
in cistern water, while he was
doing duty in the marine service in
the Philippines. Preserved in alcohol,
the reptile is now on exhibition at
the surgeons office in the yard.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

NOTICE OF
DEFAULT

CHICAGO. ILL.,. April 22,-Notice of
default was filed by the government
attorneys today in the cases against
the beef trust, because of the packers
failure to answer before the limit ex-
pired. and that they be permanently
enjoined. The packers attorneys to-
day announced their intention to stand
by the issues raised in the remurrer
of insutIiciency and multifariousness.
Sixty days remain for them to file an
appeal, The final decree will be en-
tered this week, and they may ask a
reversal of this by the Supreme court.
1t is believed no appeal will be taken
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
PALMER
WILL BE
SUSTAINED

GOLDEN. Colo. April 22.-The
board of trustees today continued in
vestisating the causes which led to
the rupture between the president and
faculty of the School of Mines. The
situation has reached an acute stage.
Enough has been revealed to indicate
that President Palmer will probably
be sustained, as all the students APP
pear to favor him and his purpose
seems to be the raising of the stand
ard by having the faculty take post
graduate courses. The board hopes to
finish its Investigations by tonight
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
EoR COLE CHAMPIONSHIP.

PORTLAND. Ore, April 22.-The
fifth anual championship tournament
of the Pacific Northwest Golf associa-
tion opened auspiciously today on the
links of the Waverly club. The partic-
ipants include crack amateur golfers
from Butte. Helena, Vancouver, Seat
tie. Victoria. Spokane. Tacoma and
other cities. The program covers
three days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
ROCK ISLAND PURCHASES
GALVESTON REAL ESTATE

GALVESTON. Tex. April 22.-The
Rock Island railroad purchased of the
City company today ten blocks of the
Bay front, paying for the same one
hundred thousand dollars. The pur-
chase is supposed to indicate that the
Rock Island intends building its own
line into Galveston.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
SAFE BLOWERS GET
EVEN HUNDRED

FRANKFORT. Ind, April 22.-Two
men blew the safe in the postofiice at
Michigan town this morning, secur-
ing one hundred dollars. DR.. linn,
who was returning from professional
call, was captured and tied to the safe
by them. Zinn was badly shocked by
the explosion. The police encounter
ed the men outside of town, but after
exchanging shots they escaped, leav-
ing a trail of blood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
STOCK EXCHANGES NEW HOME

NEW YORK, April 22.-The new
home of the New York Stock Ex-
change was formally opened today.
The event was not marked by any
great festivities. beyond general
ceremony with speeches and address,
es. The new building is located in
Broad street just south of Wall street.
and is one of the most ornate and i'm
posing editices in the financial dis
trict.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

NEGROES
INDIGNANT

CARTHAGE. Mo-. April 22.-Sever
al hundred Jasper county negroes and
many refugees from Joplin mob vio-
lence. in mass meeting here last night
denounced Mr.. Policeman Leslie. and
branded as unjust vengeance against
negroes collectively by the Joplin mob
The remedy for the race question,
they proclaimed, to be education, in
dustry, sobriety and virtue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
TRUST COMPANY ONLY
PAYS 80 PER CENT

NEW YORK, April 22.-The Central
Trust company has declared an extra
dividend of 20 per cent payable May /.
in addition to its regular Is per cent
quarterly dividend. This is equal to
an annual dividend of so per cent The
company has been paying dividends
al the rate of 60 per cent yearly since
1900
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
POLICEMAN CAPTURES TWO
BURGLARS AT WORK
%

PITTSBURG, Pa. April 22.-Last
night Watchman Kennedy exchanged
shots with two burglars whom he sur
prised in Racket store at Apollo
early this morning. They were woun-
ded and captured, but refused to give
their names.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
GRAND JURY REFUSED TO
iNDICT AVENGERS

TOWANDA, Pa, april 22.-The
grand jury refused to iniict William
Barnes and son. who took advantage
of visitors day to enter the Jail yes
terday, where Barnes shot Charles
Brooks, tramp, who assaulted
Barnes daughter. The father and son
were cheerful as they left the Jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

1t is easy to imagine what would
happen If the colored vote in Illinois
or Indiana, New Jersey or West Vir-
ginia, or, in fact. in any one of the
states mentioned should be cast for
the Democratic candidates, and Mr.
Hanna therefore had n very convinc-
ing argument against the alleged poll
cy of ignoring the colored voters Of
the south In appointments to office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
CO-RESPONDENT DRINKS
CAR8OLlC ACID

NEW YORK. April 22.-lda Morri-
son, a beautiful woman of twenty
three years, is named as correspondent
in the divorce suit of Mrs. Blackmore
against her husband. lies dead here
this morning. When she learned that
the Blackmores had become reconciled
she drank the contents of two-ounce
vial of carbolic acid.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
ELECTRICAL
MACH|N|STS
ARE OUT

PITTSBURG. Pa. April 22.-Three
hundred machinists employed by the
Westinghouse Electric company are
out. The men say they were dis
charged for forming union. The
company denies that anybody is dis
charged
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
CARDINAL GIBBONS
ATTENDED INSTALLATION

WASHINGTON, d. c., April 22-
Cardinal Gibbons was present this
morning at the installation Of Mgr.
O'Connell, the new rector of the Catho-
lie university. which was feature OF
the postponed meeting of the hierar-
shy OF the United States Practically
all of the archbishops of the country
were present.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
KING EDWARD WILL
REMAIN AT NAPLES

ROME, April 22.-King Edward, it
is learned will remain incognito at
Naples for week to recuperate. 1t
is said at the vatican that Edward will
not visit the pope, as arrangements
pertaining to visit to ltaly's king
will tax his strength
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
AN ISLAND MOVES
NEARLY ONE MILE

WlNSTEAD, Conn, April 22.-Lake
Garfield the favorte fishing resort of
former President Cleveland in Berk-
shire hills, has become the scene of
peculiar phenomena. An island 200
feet long moved yesterday nearly one
mile down the lake. Hundreds of
people are 'tiocking to the scene to
see the floating island
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
SAY WRECK WAS
DUE TO ACCIDENT
-

SPRINGFIELD. Mo. April 22.-Rail-
road officials here believe that yester-
days wreck on the Frisco was an ac.
cident. and that the theory that some
mscreants deliberately ditched the
train is groundless.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
ALLEGED
MURDERER
RELEASED

NEW YORK, April 22.-Morlow,
supposed to be the leader of an al
legged gang of counterfeiters connect
ed with the barrel mystery murder
case was discharged this morning on
the chargeof murder, but was immedi-
ately re-arrested as "A witness.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
RUSkIN UNIVERSITY MOVED
BY SPECIAL TRAIN

CHICAGO, Ill. April 22-Ruskin
university. a Socialistic institution,
was moved by the Rock Island this
morning from Trenton, Mo. to Glen
Ellen, near here. A big special train
carried the entire institution. presi-
dent. professors and students to its
new home. and not an hour OF study
was lost.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
NEW TAMMANY ORGAN
IZED AT CHICAGO

CHICAGO, Ill. April 22.-Over six
thousand Chicago Democrats have ap-
piled for membership in the new Dem
.ocratic club intended to be the Tam
many of the west. The principal OBJ
ject of the club is to boom Mayor Har-
rison for the presidential nomination,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
HEAVY
LOSSES
BY FIRE

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. April 22.-
A fire today did two hundred thous-
and dollars damage to Hearles depart
ment store, Kahn's tailoring establish
ment and When clothing house
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
BEST IN THE STATE.

A full set OF teeth-35 guaranteed
Crown and bridge teeth 81. Cole
filings SOC and up.
DIR. FOLSOM.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23
RANCH FOR RENT.

1G0 acres. eight miles from Duran
go. good water right Easy terms.
THE LOCAL SECURITY CO.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

Money to loan on ranch property
city residences and business property
In any amounts and lowest rate Of In
terest
nocuuNoD q pnuvr~,o
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-04-23

LOCKWOOD Z PERKINS.
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12
Talked 20 them Straight,

The average Fort Smithian always
carries his gall with him and the city
officials are no exception, Most OF our
readers will remember that years ago
the government gave the city OF Fort
Smith all OF the old reservation as n
donation for school purposes Now
recently the people over there have
come to the conclusion that they wanted
to pave South Sixth street from the
avenue to the national cemetery and
their gall immediately got to work and
they asked the U s, war department TO
pay for half the expense, The follow
ing Ia the text OF the letter written
Mayor Kuper by Major Cruise OF the
United States army ut the inStigation OF
the war department, relative to the
paving Of South Sixth street
~ nave been directed by the war do.
partnent 10 invite your attention 10 the
following facts, and request that you
take Immediate action, First, BY act
Of Congress approved May, ~ 1854 the
United States government transferred
certain parts Of AN abandoned military
reservation at Fort Smith Tor use Of the
public schools and other purposes, one
Of the conditions OF the transfer OF the
large and valuable quantity of ground
was included IN section y, Provided
that tho said city shall lay on and FOR
all thus keep In repair, \ street or
avenue 90 feet IN width 10 the front gate
of the national cemetery The United
States government carried out lls part
of the agreement but thu city OF Fort
smith naa failed 10 carry out the provi.
sion referred 10 above, and the avenue
Leading 10 the national opmetery pass
INK the court house and city hall Ia still
IN u drsreputnble and unoarud for condi'
! ton, second II has been decided by
thu war department 10 Fequeet the city
Of Fort Smith 10 take Immediate action
on improving the streets and to provide
matadam, concrete or other roadway
40 that the avenue leading to the pation'
AL cemetery shall be- something ~ be
proud OF rather than an eyeBore TAX.
! lng into consideration the great benett
derived by the city II would seem 10 be
/ jnst that the city take the strp referred
! lO above ~ carry out its part ~ the agree
ment Third | would request to b. In
! formed NJ whatever action the city conb'
ell may take IN the matter, Tho war de-
partnent requests that the city set n
definite day Tor beginning aud eolnplr,'
Ink the work,
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12
Mrs. Lasatsr Passed AWAY.

One of the oldest citizens OF Van
Buren, passed away shortly before l2
o clock last Monday morning in the
person of Mrs. Mary Lasater. Having
been born in Tennessee in March 1926,
she would have been 70 years old next
March. By her death also passes away
the last member of family of brothers
and sisters who were locally noted for
their peculiarities.
Mrs. Lasater had been sick with
An attack Of pneumonia, but was con =.
sidered out Of danger. Her physician,
DR.. y. NJ. Bourland, had visited at 5
o clock the previous evening leaving
her for the night under the charge of
Mrs. Monta Baxter. About 2 a. IN she
suffered from stroke of paralysis,
affecting her left side and it was nearly
seven o clock before Mrs Baxter could
get word to DR.. Bourland. However,
NsN'N '"' NJ VI ENliIS VIC
woman relief and she passed away at
the hour stated
Three nephews Sam, John and Ed q.
Rinkle were her nearest relatives, these
were notified and Sam Hinkle arrived
Wednesday from Cincinnati and Ed
Friday from Louisville to attend the
funeral which takes place today at &c
a III. from her late residence.
Mrs. Lasater was member of the
Presbyterian church and the funeral
services will be held in accordance with
the rites of that church.
Mrs Lasater leaves behind comfort
able fortune in landed interests and
money, regarding the disposition OF
which there have been all manner Of
speculation.
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12
Residence Burned.

An alarm Of fire few minutes before
p. IN, Tuesday attracted people to the
east end where it WAS found q frame
building belonging to DR. r W Qusrles
and occupied by James Mitchell WAS
doomed to destruction.
The fire was evidently caused by n
defective hue, for 1t first broke out
around the kitchen chimney, Smoke
had been noticed during the noon hour
by one Of the young ladies of the family
and she had asked for its cause but no
one knew its source and no attention
WAS paid to it. This indicates the blaze
had been smoldering sometime before
breaking through the roof. The fire
was first discovered by a daughter of
Sheriff Pitcock when starting ON her
way to school, She ran home and
notified her father, who made an at
tempt to reach the flames but no ladder
being near could not do 50 successfully
An alarm WAS sent in but the distance
was so great that by the time the depart
nent arrived all they could do was to
protect surrounding property. Neigh
bors saved small amount Of the
furnishings, but the greater portion
WAS destroyed and rs there WAS no in
surance on them the loss will be severe
ly felt by Mr.. Mitchell The building
was insured for $3.50.
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12
A Timely Suggestion.

This Is the season of the year when
the prudent and careful housewife re-.
plenishes her supply OF Chamberlain \
Cough Remedy. II II certain to be
needed before the winter is over, and
results ARE much more prompt and
satisfactory when It Is kept at hand and
given ss soon ~ the cold il contracted
and before IL has become settled In the
system. In almost every instance a
severe cold may be- warded of by taking
this remedy freely M soon ~ the first
indication Of the cold appears There
Is no danger In giving II to children for
II contains no harmful substance. II Ia
pleasant 10 take-both adults and chill.
dren like II, Buy II and you will get
the best n always cures For sale
by John o Kane the druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12
How to Prevent Group.

1t will be good news to the mothers
Of small children to learn that croup
can be prevented. The first sign of
Group is hoarseness A day or two be-
fore the attack the child becomes
hosrse. This is soon followed by a
peculiar rough cough Give Chamber
lain 5 Cough Remedy freely M soon AS
the child becomes hoarse, or even after
the rough cough appears, aud 1t will
dispel all symptoms of Group. In this
way all danger and anxiety may be-
avoided This remedy is used by many
thousands of mothers and has never
been known TO fail 1t is, in fact, the
only remedy that can always be depend
ed upon and that is pleasant and safe 10
take. For sale by John 0 Kane the
druggist.
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12
FRISCO HOLIDAY EycuRsIoN RATES

FRISCO HOLIDAY EXCURSION RATES -
To points In Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama
North Carolina, Georgia and Florida, tickets
will be on sale Dec. 18th to 18th The fare will
be one fare.pus 81 10 for the round trip. Tickets
will be good for return 30 days.
To all points within 200 miles Of Van Buren,
tickets will be on sale from Dec oath to Jan. list,
good for return Jan L. 1901. The fare will be ~
follows, Where one way rate Is under sos the
round trip rate is one and one third fare for the
round trip. Where one way rate IL 259 to So 0C
the round trip rate is 81 So. Where one way rate
is S30l to $500 the round trip rate is one fare
plus SO cents. Notice the dates
Z. ". FURRY, Agent.
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12

A plasterrr by thu name Of Joseph
Lowdon, who for sometime past has
been living At the expense ot charitable
people, was furnished means Tuesday
by the county for reaching Memphia.
where he claims to have friends who
could secure him admission to u hoa.
pital He u suffering from dropay and
beside Is addicted to the use Of mor.
phine,
TO improve the appetite aud streug
then the dlsea,ioU, try u few d's~s ~
Chamberlain y stomach aud Liver Tab.
lp,s. Mr,J n s.its u Detroit, Mich,
SAYS, They, restored my appetite when
Impaired, relieved mo VI n bloated feel.
ing Rnd eaused n pieasaDt AMI satistHct.
DRY movement Ut the bowels - There
are people In this community who need
Just snck a medicius For Als y, John
y Kane's prug STORE Every bottle
guaranteed
The Van Buren press., 1903-12-12
Trinity Guild Bazaar.

Inc members of Trinity Guild will
open their Bazaar on Tuesday. Dec II,
ana continue the sale the remainder of
the week. They will have good as
sor'ment OF articles, both fancy and use
ful, all suitable for Christmas gifts
They have many articles appropriate for
gifts to men. Their prices are reason.
able and they ask for share of the
Christmas trade. Come ana see their
goods whether you purchase or not.
Remember, December II.
1t will be held in the former postoffice
building, adjoining Harry Pernot's.