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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
AUTOMOBILES FOR VISITORS.

ST LOUIS. Aug. IAN automobile
service. carrying visitors to the
Worlds fair grounds, will add to the
transportation facilities of the expo.
sition at st. Louis, next year AT least
200 machines will carry passengers
along the fine residence streets and
the parks of the city and discharge
them at points of vantage within the
grounds The machines to be used
viii carry from two to forty passen-
gers each and steam, gasoline and
electricity Will be the motive power.
The large machines will be In the
style OF tallyhos. These vehicles win
collect passengers at the hotels, Union
Station and other points in the down
town district Coupon tickets will be
sold emitting the passenger to a ride
and admission to the Worlds fair
grounds Stations viii be provided at
suitable points within the fair grounds
for discharging and collecting passen-
gers. Automobiles will also be oper-
ated within the grounds over certain
routes at specified rate of speed,
This service will be of great advant-
age to visitors, taking them practically
from their hotels, saving them the
trouble Of buying tickets In the crush
at the gates and the crowds at the
turnsties. and landing them within
the grounds thoroughly rested and
ready for any sightseeing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
ARE STILL
BALL0T|NC
FOR POPE

ROME. Aug 1.-The cardinals i'm
prisoned for conclave assembled this
morning in Paulin chapel for the cele-
bration of mass of the Holy Ghost by
Cardinal Oreglia. All received COM
munion from the hands OF the Gamer
leneo and returned to their cells
AT 10 O'Clock they assembled again
in the 'Sistine chapel, each occupying
canopied throne with desk On
a cabinet near the door hung vest
ments of various sizes from which the
robes for the successful candidate will
be chosen. All of the cardinals left
the chapel. excepting three cardinals
chosen by lot to count the votes. The
ballots were then prepared for the
election OF the pope. cardinals placing
them in chalice5 In the order of their
seniority. each as he deposited his bal
lot pronouncing IL solemn oath that
they had named him who should be
elected and would be guided by ~-this
sentiment in all ballots. The first
ballot apparently resulted In no cleo
The Sistine chapel chimney showing
that the ballots were being burned
Three thousand people gathered out
side expressed disappointment. Two
ballots will be taken today.
The Sistine chapel chimney smoked
again at 6:10 p. m. This is an indica-
tion that the second ballot was futile.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
CATHOLICS IN NATIONAL
CONVENTION

ATLANTIC CITY. n. j., July 81
The large and representative charac-
ter of the attendance at the opening
body today OF the third national con
vention OF the American Federation OF
Catholic societies was such as to give
pleasure to Bishop McFaul of Trenton
and the other eminent members oil
the church who have labored inces
sanity for several years to bring about
Y working union among the great
Catholic organizations of America.
When the convention was formally
opened this morning there We're pres
ant accredited delegations from state
declarations throughout the country.
Ohio where the movement has gained
he strongest foothold was represent
ed by several hundred delegates,
while Indiana, Wisconsin, Pennsylvan-
ia, New Jersey and numerous other
states had members in attendance
md in addition TO these delegates
there were present more than two
score archbishops and bishops of the
church, and the representative charac
Ter of the gathering was further ac-
Gtnlnaleu Dy lne pItSeiite vi uele
gates from several Indian tribes ana
Porto Rcan societies and from the
Centru-Catholico of the Philippines
AS a preliminary to the convention,
the delegates marched in a body to
St Nicholas church. where solemn
pontifical services were held. After
wards the business sessions were be-
gun in the Morris Guards Armory
with President Thomas b. Minahan OF
Columbus. o.. presiding
The roll call by Secretary Anthony
Matre OF Cincinnati showed that dele
gates were in attendance representing
the Catholic Order of Foresters, An
cient Order Of Hibernians, Catholic
knights of America, Knights of St
John. Young Mems Institute, National
Total Abstinence Union. Young Mems
Catholic Union, Catholic Benevolent
Legion. Irish, Catholic Benevolent
Union. knights of Father Matthew,
Polish. French and Bohemian Fedora
tions. the state federations of Ohio, In
diana New Jersey. Kentucky. Yer
mont, Louisiana, Georgia, Tennessee,
Pennsylvania and many other county
declarations. state leagues and other
organizations scattered throughout
the country.
Tomorrow morning there will be a
grand pontifical mass in st. Nicholas
church Another feature will be sol
emn memorial services for the late
pope. at which addresses Will be deliv-
cred by number of the highest pre-
lates in the United States. The busi.
ness sessions. which will continue un-
I'll next "Wednesday will be devoted
largely to discussions tending to
strengthen the federation movement.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
BIRTHDAY OF THE
CHINESE EMPEROR

LONDON. Aug An interesting
account has reached London Of the re
cent visit of the Chinese emperor and
The empress dowager to the imperial
tombs, where the unhappy monarch,
who. it may he mentioned In passing.
will reach his trirty-iirst birthday to
morrow selected the tomb in which
he is to lie when his time comes. The
correspondent describes the emperor
as looking thin and very shy, while
the empress. though she is well along
in the seventies, appeared fun of life
and energy.
The correspondent adds: IF the
native reports be true, there are times
when the emperor can speak to the
point, simpleton though he is supposed
to be On reaching the palace at Pao
Tng-fu, which had been lavishly fitted
up absolutely regardless of expense.
the emperor called Yuan Shi Kl 10 his
apartments and pointed out that he
desired in his travels to see the con
dition of the people and learn their
needs, so that imposing royal pageants
were unnecessary"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
1.-THE MAN WITH THE
BRANDED HAND

MUSHROOM. Mich. Aug. Inter
esting ceremonies are beng held here
today in commemoration OF the
twenty-ffth anniversary OF the death
of Jonathan Walker, immortalizcd By
the poet Whittier as The Man With
the Branded Hand"
Jonathan Walker was born In Har-
wich. Mass. in 1893, and in early
manhood took a great interest in the
slavery question. In 1885 he formed
a compact with Benjamin Lunday for
the establishment oi an escaped slave
colony in Mexico. The men owned a
small vessel, and with it they assisted
the slaves to get away to a pace Vi
refuge. They followed this practice
Tor several years. and Walilcr had
many narrowing adventures during
the time He was finally captured in
July. 1874, and tried before a court at
Key West. He was convicted OF slave
stealing. and the judge sentenced him
to pay fine OF $4,000 suffer seven
years in prison. stand in the pillory
lor one hour and to have ietLers S 5.
burned ON the palm OF his right hand.
walker pau lhe me, StGOu III the
pillory. the branaing part of the sen
lence was carried ont and the suffer.
ing man conhnel in jail There he
remained for nearly n year lnul re-
leased In 1863 he came To Ndskegon
county and settled on beautiful spot
near the lake. where he remained until
the time of his death. which occurred
April 80. 1878. On the first OF the
following August handsome mon
ument to his memory was erected in
Evergreen cemetery by Photlus Fisk.
a young United States navy chaplain.
who had known the old man before
his death and who had shared his
views on the slavery question. The
dedication oil the granite shaft was
made the occasion OF a great gather
ing to pay tribute to the dead man.
People assembled, not alone from the
Immediate vicinity. but from many
parts of the country. On the face of
the monument is production of the
branded hand and the dates of Walk
er's birth and death.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
NEW RECORD ESTABLISHED.

ST. LOUIS. Aug. IA record In the
rapid construction OF big exposition
buildings is being made by the CON
tractors who are putting up the NAM
moth Palace Of Agriculture al the
Worlds fair at St Louis
The building when completed will
be SAC by $50 feet. and will cover
more than II acres. On July 10, after
100 days work, / $50 feet OF the frame.
work of the giant structure had been
finished and work was progressing so
satisfactorily that it was confidently
predicted that the remainder would be
completed in IL days more.
Caldwell & Drake are the contrac.
tors. Though they were awarded the
contract last March, much time was
spent in buying materials and getting
them on the ground 80 that they did
not begin work until after the dedica.
tion on May /. Then a small force
began laying the floor.
When the real work began Mr. Cald.
well, who personally directs the oper-
atlons. put on 730 men, who work 10
hours a day. A night shift OF 40 men
is also employed. Work started on
the north end. AS soon as the frame
work was finished on the north end
the star workers began their task,
and they are closely following ths
builders on the journey southwark OF
| $50 feet.
Mr.. Caldwell says that by December
|, when the building is due to be turn.
ed over to the exposition officials. the
great building will be complete In
every detail.
Although the Agricultural Palace IL
only one story high. and without gal.
leries, the proportions are perfect and
artistic. The great structure stands
on Skinker hill south Of the Admins
| tration building and overlooks the
| buildings of the main picture. Run
ming the full length Of the building Is
a great central aisle with the root
100 feet above the floor clear story
admits light to the central and con
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
ERICSSON STATUE UNWILLING

NEW YORK, Aug, 1.-The new
s;fre of John Ericsson in Battery
Park was unveiled day with interest
ing ceremonies. The unveiing was
preceded by mammoth parade of the
Swedish societies of New York, Long
Island, and New Jersey. A corps OF
naval veterans and several detach-
ments from the United States Marine
corps also participated in the parade
Arriving al Battery Park Mayor Low
delivered the address OF welcome and
the statue was unveiled by Miss Ra
chel HURLEY, daughter of Jonathan
Scott Hartley, designer OF the statue
The new statue replaces the old one
OF the Swedish inventor which has oc.
cupied a position in Battery Park near
the emigrant office for the past ten
years The new statue stands nearer
the center of the park and in more
conspicuous position.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
WEEKS SOCIAL EVENTS.

On Monday afternoon Mrs. II. C..
Perkins and Mrs. Clayton c. Perkins
entertained their friends in a charm
ing and novel manner. The after
noon was entirely musical and called
"A Song Romance" Cards were dis
tributel 10 the guests. and on these
were " questions, the answers to
which were all titles to familiar songs.
Some OF the guests played strains
from each song on the piano, and from
these melodies the answers were
guessed The house was beautifully
arranged and decorated with purple,
green and white. Punch was served
during the afternoon. The tirst prize
was awarded to Mrs. Frank Eldredge.
who had guessed the largest number
of correct titles to the songs. 1t was
n beautiful white leather belt retlcule,
containing card case and pocket book
in white leather covers. Tho second
prize was awarded Mrs. Humphreys, a
visiting guest, and was beautiful
gold bon-bon spoon. Most delicious
refreshments were served and the
afternoon closed as delightfully."- as 1t
began.
On Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Fred
e. Perkins entertained In honor OF
Mrs. Bushnell and Mrs. Humphreys,
who are visiting her for few weeks.
The ladies' brought their fancy work
and the time passed very delightfully."-
in pleasant converse. At the close OF
the afternoon Mrs. Perkins served a
dainty lunch, and the guests departed
happy to have been the recipients OF
such gracious hospitality.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
FAIR ASSOCIATION MEETING.

The Colorado-New Mexico Fair asso-
citation held a meeting at the city hall
last night, and reports of the various
committees were received and adopt.
ed
The building committee was In.
structed to proceed at once to have
the buildings and fences repaired.
The committee on races reported
the following program. which was
adopted:
First day. First race, three-eighths
of mile for colts three years old and
under, that were never run on asso-
citation grounds before; purse SIS,
first money S45. second $50. third $40;
FIVE to enter. four to start.
The second race will be half mile
dash, free for all, purse $125. five to
enter and three to start; SIS to first,
S35 to second, and SIS to third
Second day. First race. for ponies
fourteen hands high or under, a quar-
ter of a mile; purse $75; s45 to first,
500 to second and $40 to third. Four
to enter and three to start
Second race, threa-quarters: purse
$1T5; 500 to first. $50 to second and
S25 to third. Five to enter and three
to start
Third day. First race, half mile;
800 purse; $40 TO first, $50 to second
and $40 to third. Five to enter and
three to start.
The second race Is relay; five
horses to be In each string, change
each mile. Three entries to fill. AS
sociation rules for relay races will
govern. 5000 to first; no second mon.
ey.f
The baseball appropriation was
raised from $500 TO $3.50.
The committee on printing and ad
vertising was authorized to use It's
own judgment in purchasing bills and
posters for advertising the fair
The secretary was instructed to
correspond with the secretary of the
Colorado Fair association at Pueblo
with the view of obtaining II posi-.
bic the services of the Kemp sisters,
noted acrobats. for our fair.
The agricultural and horticultural
committee was instructed to keep in
mind the fact that La Plata coun-
ty must have a creditable display at
the Worlds fair next year, and to this
end will use their best efforts toward
collecting some of our best products
The various committees We're in
structed to prepare premium lists to
present to the meeting next Friday
night.
Captain c. Il. Dudley was selected
to secure exhibits for the agricultur
al and horticultural departments Of
the county fair
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03

SECURITIES
WINS OUT

ST PAUL. MINI. Aug. 1.-The case
OF the State of Minnesota against the
Great Northern and Northern Pacific
railways to prevent the merger of the
two, was decided in favor of the rail
ways today.
II is sweeping victory for the
Northern Securities company. Judge
Lochren of the federal circuit court
decided against the state on every
point. The decree says:
The Securities company is but an
investing stockhoder in the Great Nor
ern and Northern Pacific cumpan-
les without power to consolidate them
or interfere with their management
or control That, in my Judgment
leads me to the conclusion that none
OF the defendants have violated the
Minnesota antitrust act, a conclusion
apparently contrary TO the case OF the
United States IS. the Northern Securi.
ties, but, rights of litigants and my
own sense OF duty, alike require this
decision. The states bill of complaint
is dismissed"
The Northern Securities is held to
he simply a holding corporation to Sc
cure a permanency to the policy of the
roads and prevent raids on railroad
stocks by such outside interests, for
instance, as the Union Pacific. The
court holds that the evidence fails to
show that the Northern Securities
company was organized fer the pur-
pose OF hold a majority of the stocks
of both roads
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
sILVERToN ITEMS TAKEN
FROM THE STANhRD

Some people say that mining don't
pay Yet one of the prominent com.
psnles OF San Juan county paid into
the county treasury this week over
SO 700. representing half of its taxes
on its property for the year.
Young" Mitchell, who helped pull
of fake prize fight in Silverton a
short time ago, and his partner, a
young fellow whose name we did not
learn, are in the county jail charged
with having beaten board bill at the
Alamo restaurant. They were brought
over from Ophir.
The grading on the Eureka Exten-
sion railroad Is about half completed
When no grounding or chipmunk ap-
pears to attract the attention OF
the Indian laborsrs, they seem
to make the dirt ny; otherwise
standstill with the quiet and
peaceful repose on the shovel handle
We have II on the authority of Mr.
J. o. Campbell Of the Durango smelter
that the ore shipments from San Juan
county to that plant show a splendid
increase over those Of the same time
last year. Mr.. Campbell says also
that there is large increase of ore
shipments from Ophlr.
The professional Mexican monte
players among the Navajo laborers on
the railroad grade are reaping a har
vest Just now. with an occasional
squaw ito boot" The Indians not
only Dlay their DAVIS wages which
| they demand every evening In silver
but wager their better half on the
game. 'Tis said that squaw OF the
thirty y-fat-and-fair kind is equivalent tc
hftY pasQa
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03

The jury in the divorce case against
Pablo Cailegos, returned a vera.ct
finding the man guilty OF cruelty and
other allegations charged. Delenaant
gave notice OF appeal.
THE Oxford" opens at $50 this
evening. The formal opening will not
take place for week or two, as there
are many finishing touches to add and
the restaurant and hotel part ls still
in the hands OF the painters and dec
orators.
The executive committee OF the Nor.
NAL institute has voted to give the
usual per cent to teachers for at
tendance. Attendance must be Tor
two weeks. however. and no
first-class certificates will be renewed
unless the holder can show certificate
of attending some district Institute in
the state. These Institutes are Tor
the purpose of furnishing UP instruc-
! tors and attendance Is desired OF all
who intend tsachiag.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
AWAkES AFTER A
SLEEP OF Al DAYS


NEW YORK. Aug. AFTER having
slept for forty-four days Endicott c
Allen, the extraordinary patient at the
Monmouth Memorial hospital, has
awakened. For the first time since he
was placed on a cot there he came tC
a realization of his surroundings to-
day, sat up, asked what was the mat
ter and then arose. For the4first
time in many days he took solid food.
One of the nurses in making the
rounds of the wards found Allen ap
parently wide awake She spoke tc
him. and much to her surprise, he an
ewered inteliisently. He has been
awake at intervals. but always sank
back into sleep after several minutes
and his mind was always a blank. All
he could remember We're things thai
happened during his childhood
Now he seems TO be entirely recOy
cred from his strange malady. which
has puzzled physicians and special
lists. Treatments OF all sorts were
employed, and now that he is awake
it'is not known just what brought
about The result The physicians be
lieve that his recovery is permanent
Electricity has been the principa
treatment applied. Each day he was
given three quarts of milk and in this
way his strength was kept up reason
ably well. although toward the las,
Sc seemed to be losing vitality.
Overwork and anxiety are believed
to have been the cause of his strange
ailiction. Aliens home is in Boston
For a week before he was taken to the
hospital he had been sleeping.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
MINER
KILLED BY
EXPLOSION
Special Telepbope to The Herald.

Special Telephone to The Herald:
SILVERTON, Colo, Aug. 1.-The
funeral of Steve Barnaby, miner, is
taking place this afternoon Barnaby
was killed yesterday in an explosion
at the Sunnysde mine In Eureka
sulch. drilling into missed hole. The
explosion was severe one. badly lac
Grating Barnaby's body and tearing off
leg and an arm, Deceased was
single man about 30 years of age. 1t
is said he had two cousins residing In
San Miguel county.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
MARRlEs DAUGHTER OF FIANcEE
Bloomington Man Weds 14-Year-Old
Girl and Is Arrested by Mother.


BLOOMINGTON, H., Aug 1.-The
unique matrimonial entanglement Of
James Conrad OF Pontiac resulted in
his being held to the grand jury today
on charge of conspiracy to do an il
legal act. He was engaged to Mrs.
Mary Noyes of Pontiac. emo was to
have been married 10 kei or last
Wednesday evening, lie suddenly
changed his mind anrd married the
daughter instead, and at the same
hour In which he had agreed to marry
the mother. The latter prosecuted
him. claiming the girl was but IA years
of age AT the hearing it was sub
stantiated to the satisfaction of the
court that the girl was only IA, and
the groom was held, his brother also
being held as an accessory Conrad
and his child wife were arrested in
this city
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.
Remember the Williams special ci
gar sale this evening.

Judge Pike entered decree in
divorce case this morning
The summer school at Cascade.
above lockwood, commences Monday
with Mrs. Ava Huntzinger, teacher.
Under the new law teachers exami.
nation takes place the third Thurs
days and Fridays. instead of Fridays
and Saturdays.
The new Indian school superintend-
ent at Ft. Lewis arrived last evening"
accompanied by his wife and Miss
Nora Yarnell. departing this morning
for the school.
Messrs. c. L. Herr, c. E. McCon-
nell. Jack Herr and w. A. Hahn left
| this afternoon for La Plata City to
visit mining interests. They return
| tomorrow afternoon.
DR.. Driver of Ft. Lewis is in the
city today. The doctor is thinking of
locating in Durango. Having many
| acquaintances he will not be long in
establishing himself
o
The Herald had a narrow escape.
The cashier only reached the bank to
| deposit one minute before /. having
| overlooked the fact that the banks
close early these Saturday afternoons.
But as our deposits are al small be-
side those OF our contemporaries, 1t
would not matter much-to the banks.
ii we held the money till Monday.
The Pocahontas ladies' will give a
| social Monday evening at their hall.
No admission will be charged but ice
cream viii be served during the even.
| ing for which the modest sum OF 15
cents Will be charged, the proceeds
to 30 towards deirayinS the expenses
OF the degree team which leaves next
| Saturday for the Great Council at
Idaho Springs. There will also be u
raiile during the evening. About
| twenty expect TO take in the Great
Council meeting, among the number
being a dozen Pocahontases.
| o
DR.. 7. II. Breen is In from Fort
| Lewis today. DR.. Breen, while dis
missed from the service. is to be con
! graduated on the fact that none of the
charges of debauchery alleged were
| found true in any respect. Further
only the report OF Inspector McNich-
OILS was received at Washington be.
fore suspension. and only one side
| given. The report OF Colonel Tinker
who was summing up the situation
had not been received when the order
for dismissal was received. The Her.
aid has not taken any stock in the de
bauchery stories. for the reason the
writer has resided In Durango over
fifteen years and even rumors OF such
doings had not reached our ears until
brought out In Denver sheet
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
BRIDGE DISASTER
REPORTED FROM OREGON

PORTLAND. Ore, Aug. 1.-One
hundred people were in great danger
of losing their lives by drowning yes
terday afternoon when the section of
the bridge spanning the Willamette
river gave way, throwing the people
into the water, two or thre of whom
were drowned, the others being res
cued. The crowd had gathered on the
bridge to watch a one-armed man
swim across the river.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
WOMAN TRIES TO SUICIDE
FOR LOSS OF HUSBANDS LOVE

CHICAGO H.. Aug. Mrs. Ale
sretii, Wife of a wealthy candy maker,
made two unsuccessful attempts al
suicide this morning, because she be
lieved her husband did not love her
She first took morphine and then tried
to stab herself through the heart. AT
the hospital 1t is said she will recover.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-03
RUSSIA CLOSES MANcHURiA
TO FOREIGNERS

BERLIN, Aug. l.-Reports received
here from Cologne say that the Rus
sian authorities have notified the gov
ernment at Pekin that all foreigners
will be prohibited from Manchuria for
the present, but that when quiet and
order have been restored the country
will again be opened to commerce.