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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20


George J Eaton has resigned his po-
sition as foreman on one Of the wa
terworks flume gangs and is now To-
Gated in town.
f. NJ Biggs was in from Edith over
night Reports work progressing fine
ly on the new road south from Lum-
berton and plenty of orders for lum-
ber.
Bids for building the Woodman hall
inst Address all communications to
X. a. Gallaher. care OF George A.
Wheeler. Bayfield,, Colo.
Division Superintendent Wittenber-
ger stayed over night in Durango, and
pulled out for Alamosa this morning
He was over the road on one of his
regular trips of inspection.
O.
Mrs. H b. Rankin and son left this
morning for their home at Dallas,
Tex. Mrs. Rankin is a sister of J. l..
Williams, and has spent the last
month here.
Mrs. Frank Gallotti has been ad-
vised that her nephew, Clyde Reed, is
one of the victims of the maniac's
shooting at Winfield Kan, having
been shot through a kidney and is in
dangerous condition.
DR. Driver returned to Fort Lewis
this morning Having rented the Al
eXander residence in North Durango
for the ensuing year, he has wired for
his wife and children, who are in
Washington at the present time
The Merchants Carnival at the Op-
era house next week under the direc-
ton Of Mr.. Reeves in behalf of the la
dies of the Presbyterian church will
no doubt prove an enjoyable affair and
will be unique in the art of adverts-
ing.
Clem Russell. e. f. Schalles. w. S.
Pickerill. James German and a cousin
whose name we did not learn, started
this morning for two weeks outing
on Upper Pine river. The city clerks
Office is closed during the absence OF
MIR. Russell
j T. O'Hara, after spending a few
days in town returned to La Plata
City this morning, where he and his
two partners are putting in some
good licks on the Sylvanlte. They
feel greatly encouraged over the
showing.
o
Miss Anna Ramsay departed for
Denver this morning to resume her
duties in the attorney generals Office.
Miss Ramsay found the two weeks
vacation altogether too short and she
was hardly allowed sufficient rest
with parties and suppers, etc. Miss
Anna is favorite in this city and can
always count on welcome.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20
Petit Jurors

Thomas Smith, Peter Peter
son. c. r. Tararea. NJ. 5.
Baldwin, John Hahey, j. T
Brewer. George V. Cline, Harry Pear.
son, w. $. McNeeley George Dick
John Olbert, John Puetz, Frank Rock.
well, John p. Firebaugh, II Q. Bollin.
ger. David Ramsey d. b. Bailey, J. f.
Holder, a H. Howell, Charles Weihe
p. T. Mccartney, James Crawley, NJ
NJ. Preston Joseph Andrea.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Saturday night the San JnanLa
Plata County Medical association was
organized ~ Dr. liaKgari's Office In
this city Similar organizations are
heing formed In every county where
there are enough doctors to have an
association The chief reason for this
ls that 10 belong 10 the American Med
icni association. one must trst be n
member pf a county association The
secioiy Just organized VIII take IN
members from some uf The adjoining
counties Tho following officers werc
elected Tor Tho hrFt year. Dr F" a.
sudwick president Dr G. y. Potts.
sicc president. Dr a l.. Davis. treas.
lrof Dr II G. 10 Furgoy secretary
Various committees we're also sp-
pointed
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Ths La Plata Insurance aud Invest
meni company negotiated the sale Of
the Freed ranch in The Animas valley
10 Frank GoctA.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

The Misses Bertha and Myrtle WI
Ilams and Chester, Of Hcrnosa, we're
among the Salt Lake cxcursioniAts
this morning
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Mr and Mrs Charles L, Herr, Miss
Clara and Master Howard. and Mr..
and Mrs D W. Ritter returned last
evening from the Chama river where
they spent weok camping and ang
ling Tor trout They report fine time
hut trout scarce. owing To great num-
hers of campers, there being fully hi-
~ people located along the stream In
the two meadows However, they
landed an the hsh they could dispose
of. and chat was all any one could
ask for, The gentlemen tell about a
shower of Lizards during the rain
storm last Saturday night, II being
necessary to fight them most of the
night, getting away with over fifty
good sized ones, OF course We are
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

John " wiley. business man OF
Albuquerque. arrived in the city last
might lic says the people In his sec
tlon are doing considerable talking
about the Albuquerque and Durango
railroad. ana that II ia the universal
belief among railroad and business
men that the road viii be built at no
very distant date. and that II will be
hnilt by The Gould system. MIR. Wiley
left this morning for Pennington
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

s. w Raymond returned this morn
ing from SiNertou, where he put in
a week in the interests Of The Herald.
visiting different parts of the county
Including Eureka and Gladstone. He
reports general mining conditions
looking promising. although the pres
cnt labor troubles In other parts of
the state is having a depressing effect
as IL ia not known how soon the strike
may spread 10 the san Juan. although
there appears no reason for the men
going out iu san Juan county. most of
them working under signed and salts
factory agreements
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Percy s. Rider came over from Rico
last evening and il spending the day
In Durango on business matters. MIR.
Rider says arrangements were com
pIeted for starting up work on the
Rico-Aspen properties this week
where the FIRE started, but same will
be- delayed some time He reports
Mrs Rider and the rest OF the fam.
liy well. the change having proven
beneficial Ia many ways,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20
Grand JURORS.

Roy e Hall, Wesley Helm, j. w.
Buckley. Ed. NJ. Brown, Frank Good
man, Miles Campion. W. II. c. Fol
som. l. Cherry, +. d. Boyee. e. w.
Mead, l.. j Hogc, Cyrus Graden.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Mrs Rosetta Hammond passed
from this earthly life this morning at
the home OF her daughter Mrs. Y. C.
Saiahar. near bayfield,. She was In
her eightictu year and had been a
sufferer for many years. She leaves
a large family TO mourn hor loss. Mrs.
E G. Bates, Mrs. Frank Reiman OF
bayfield, Mrs sam Johnson OF Do
l1res Colo, and Mrs. Emma Gibson of
pcrclval, Ia, being daughters; Mr..
Jesse hammond OF Bayfield,, and our
well known townsman, n. w. Ham
mond being sous, Arrangements for
The funeral have not been made.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

trip over TO the oil well this
morning showed that everything is
progressing tavuraby, The casing
has an been piled MP and the place
rs beinp cleaned up and made TO pre-
sont udler appearance in general.
Charles Meyers, who has charge OF the
drilling feels confident that he will
be able 10 gct along without the loss
uf tools. or any serious accident such
as happened formerly The hole is
down 300 feet and the ilow of gas.
struck several days ago. is increas-
ing
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20
GRAND AND PETIT JURORS.

Following is a list of the grand and
petit jury as drawn for the September
term. which conyenes on the Sth OF
this month
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20
From ruesday's Daily

From Tuesdays Daily;
Dan McGillis left this morning for
lguaclo to look after the construction
of now school building which was
awarded to him by contract few days
ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20
Eczema
Hoods Jdrs0pdriH0
From Monday's Daily

From Mondays Daily
Mrs W. s. pickerlll took SUNDAY
mornings train for Denver, whore she
will visit friends for two or thrcc
weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Tho Herald is pleased TO state that
Miss Jeanette RAIDER, who is At ST
Josephs hospital. Denver whore sh,
underwent an operation for appenli
citis few days ago. is. getting aluur
very nicely,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

E G Arnold, who opened the
Mountain View hotel week ago, was
visited sunday night by some light
fingered gentlemen. who removed a
ham or TWO aud some canned goods
along with two razors. Mir. Arnold
says II the thieves will return the
razors he viii not mention the grub,
as he has been using one FOR shaving
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

this year as last. owing TO plentiful
water,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Henry J. Arnold pulled out Tor Colo
RADIO Springs this morning Mr Ar
mold is kept On the road most of th'
time looking after the landed inter
osts OF nr Bell In different parts o
the country
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Mrs A. p Camp and Mrs & L Her
viii entertain their friends with fc
c.p,ion and dance al the vendoine Oi
De,t Friday evening
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

T. IL Blunt returned To Needloton
this morning To resume work on his
claims lie has a tunnel In 500 feet,
and foels now that he Is about TO be
rewarded for all his work and out.
lay In cash.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

swiftly" Henderson of the fire de-
partment, had just commenced to take
his vacation when Chief Galbreath
asked him to stay around for few
minutes while he went to have tooth
fixed. And when Galbreath got back
the alarm sounded and Henderson
went to the fire and now he Will take
the first few days OF his vacation nurs-
ing a badly spralned ankle.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

A Ane grade Of baled timothy is be
ing brought In by the ranchmen. II
10 selling for el4 per ton. Some OF the
4Ifalfa is reported to have sold for
o. per ton baled. but as rule 1t
brings more. One raDchman from the
La Plata river states that there is four
times ~ much alfalfa In that section
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Bids for building the Woodman hall
at Bayfield, will be opened on the 29th
inst Address all communications to
r. \. Gallaher. care of George A.
Wheeler. bayfield,, Colo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Charles e Johnson, the Denver rep
resentatiye OF the Nickel Plate road,
who. with a number OF other railroad
men. spent the night in Durango. re-
ports. his raod doing a big business.
This is proper. as the Nickel Plate
runs one OF the finest passenger traiLv
out Of Chicago, and is direct line for
Cleveland, Buffalo, New York and Bos-
ION with the best of connections.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

purposes for the last 80 years, and
would not take a $40 bill for it.
-
w u Kinney viii probably own an
Animas valley rauch-lf he can trace
some OF the money Getz got away
with
Joe Freed. Jr. Is not going to leave
thc couuiry No sold his ranch for
q good sum and VIII now lease one or
Two plnccs for a couple Of years
20
Tho l.adbs' Aid Society Of the Pres
bytcriau church has contracted for
Ave entertainments tor the coming
season These consist OF concert.
magic exhibitions, original poems by
the poet himself and lectures Since
tho ladies' have the assurance that no
other course is 10 ho PM in for the
winter, their hope is that the public
viii give them their hearty support
Tho "details IN regard To the entertain
mcnts Will be gircn in IA few days
The Ore department was called out
about O'Clock this morning a
house hel1uring 10 smbbs 4 Jahway
und occupied by Mexican family, 10
clltd un seventh street near the riv-
or. mad been Det IRE from the out
side The Are WIS extingulshed be
loro lie department arrived, and little
damage done The occupant of the
house claimed IL was set on fire by
boys. aud showed where fire had
boen built ln the feed box In the sta
bio a day or two ago.
Clayton c. Perkins and wife, and
Clayton Wotheull returned last night
from an extended mountain trip which
lasted twonty days They started
from Durango horseback, taking along
a camping outnt and went to Pine
river and over Weminuche pass.
thence down the Rio Grande TO Wagon
Wheel Gap and Creede, then over to
Lake City next ON TO Silyerton and
from there thgy came home by way OF
lockwood They are all highly pleas
ed with the trip,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Division Superintendent Wittenber-
ger stayed over night in Durango, and
pulled out for Alamosa this morning.
He was over the road on one of his
regular trips of inspection.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

f. NJ. Biggs was in from Edith over
night, Reports work progressing fine
ly on the new road south from Lum-
berton and plenty of orders for lum
ber.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20
rrom Wednesdays Daily.

From Wednesdays Daily.
George j. Eaton has resigned his pO-
sition as foreman on one Of the wa
terworks flume gangs and is now To-
Gated in town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

A jury in the county court found
Clarence Shoup insane this forenoon
The young man, who is only IL. i'm
AGNES he Is being followed by people
who want 10 Kill him. and is liable TO
harm someone. as he thinks he 10 pro
tecting himself. He has been confined
for = couple OF weeks In hopes OF i'm
provement without benefit.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

morning for their home at Dallas,
Tex Mrs. Rankin is a sister of j. l..
Williams, and has spent the last
month here.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Miss Nora Coulson came in from
Bayfield, yesterday to attend the party
given by Mrs Coe Franklin and Miss
Mae Sloan yesterday afternoon, which
was given in honor OF Miss Eva Biggs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

A. E. Campbell travelling passenger
and freight agent OF the Burlington,
with headquarters in Denver, is spend
ing the day in the. city, arriving last
night, accompanied by s. NJ. Shattuck,
the we'll known Denver representative
of the b. & o., n. II. Butterteld of
the Lackawanna and c. E. Johnson OF
The Nickel Plate. After spending the
night in the city, Messrs. Johnson and
Butterfeld left for Silverton and
hence to Ouray this afternoon, while
Mr.. Shattuc returned 10 Denver on the
$3.50 train.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

The many friends Of Mrs. T. Airy
VIII be pleased to learn that she is
improving right along The bandages
have been removed and she was able
to stand for few minutes yesterday
II was moi supposed she would ever
be able TO do this. but she is doing
much better than expected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Mrs NJ J Pound from Bdith \ NJ
IL visiting the family uf ~ BigRa
and will remain until after the Ru
decker BiEgs nnpilnls
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Mrs. Frank Gallotti has been ad-
vised that her nephew, Clyde Reed. is
one of the victims of the maniac's
shooting at Winfield, Kan. having
been shot through a kidney and is in
dangerous condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-08-20

Henry J Arnold blow IN last even
ing and 10 spending the day ia the
city renewing old scqnsintsnces. Hen
ry Is engaged IN real estate and luanr
In Denver and his business requires
trips to different parts Of the state
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
CARNEGIE WOULD Ply
SICK STUDENTS BILLS
Makes Offer to Cornell in Behalf
of Typhoid Victims.

ITHACA. y. Y, April President
Schurman, Of Cornell University, re-
ceived from Andrew Carnegie a commu-
nieation in which Mr.. Carnegie asked 10
be allowed to pay all the bills incurred
by students Of Cornell University on &C
count Of sickness during the recent ty-
phoid fever epidemic at ithaca in all
cases where the students or their parents
will permit IT.
It Is Mr.. Carnegfe-s desire TO place
each student who has been i'll IN pre-
eisely the same pecuniary condition as
that which he occupied at the outbreak
Of the epidemic. The gift is applicable
20 all sick students, those who with
drew from the university as well as
those who remained at Ithaca.
The executive committee Of the board
Of trustees al q special meeting held to-
day TO consider the matter referred the
execution OF AR Carpegie's plan 20 the
Cornell infrmary committee. with pow
er to carry it out. President SchuTman
will communicate at once with all stu
dents concerned.
AIr. CarncEie's gift # accepted. viii
amount to al least $50 900
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
LONDON WIFE MURDERER
DRAGGED TO GALLONS
Supposed 'Jack the Ripper" Loses
His Nerve.

LONDON, April 7.-George Chapman.
the Southwark saIconkeeper. recently
convicted of the murder of his wife. by
poisoning, and thought by some to be
the mysterious Jack, the Ripper, who,
in 1888, terrorized the WhitechapeI dis
trict. was hanged today.
The scene was painful The muir
derer completely lost his nerve. and was
fairly dragged to the place of execu-
ton The look on his face before the
black cap was adjusted was one to chill
the blood of the spectators.
Chapman was arrested in January. The
technical charge against him was that
of poisoning young woman who lived
with him as his wife. His two previous
wives died under suspicious circum-
stances. and autopsies on their bodies
revealed the presence Of poison
Chapman claimed he was an American
citizen, and it is known that he lived in
New York in 1891 Polish woman who
identified him. however. claimed he was
a Pole by the name OF KlosOwski.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Lee Camp Meeting.

The annual meeting of r. r Lee
Camp. Confederate Veterans, was held
at Lee Camp Hall. at the corner of
Prince and Fairfax Streets, last night,
and the following officers elected for
the ensuing year K Kemper, com
mander. 2. H. O'Brien. first lieutenant
commander; John NJ. Johnson, second
lieutenant commander, William IL May.
third lieutenant commander; Samuel c.
Boush adjutant: John w Hammond,
quartermaster; W ". Sherwood. treas
urer; The Rev. r. J. Brooke chaplain;
Alexander LyIes. officer Of the day: Dr.
John s Powell. surgeon; Charles s
Taylor. vidette. John " Sutherland,
color bearer: f J. Davidson John s
Blackburn. and Thomas White. execu-
tive committee. Arrangements were
also made for the celebration of Me
mortal Day. The oath OF May falling on
Sunday this year. the exercises VIII take
place On the 18th
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
The Strain On the President.

The President was given a rousing
reception in Chicago said Henry Oster-
naier q prominenl stock broker of the
Windy City. This morning at the Ar
Iingron. While there he was made d
doctor OF laws and another feather was
added 10 the cap OF Chicago University.
II all the Western cities give the Presi-
dent such receptions and keep him on
The 90 as we did in Chicago the PTesi-
dent viii be compelled to cancel a por-
llou OF his trip. I dc not see how he
has stood all the ceremonies and
speeches he mas already gone through
OF course. he is a strong man physic-
ally and takes the best care Of his
health If he were more advanced in
years The trip would kill him. see ny
The papers he made ten speeches yester-
day. lie may as well decline to keep
that gait up. for it Will drive the best
man of his feet. The people OF the
country should be content with a fex
speeches and then bur Httle hand-shak-
ing. He Wit be renominated easily, fer
his present trip viii make him solid with
,he Western States"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
Extension of W. P. & c. Road.


The Washington. Potomac and Ches-
apeake Railroad. now building from this
city toward the Chesapeake Bay is to
be extended to Point Lookout, dis
tance OF eighty miles.
This was decided at q meeting Of the
stockholders held yesterday in the law
Offices Of John p. Poe & Sons. Baltimore,
and the work Of construction will be
pushed as "a pidly as possible. The com
pany has capital stock Of $4,000 eo, OF
which bur little has been expended in
baiIding the twenty-onc miles Of track
at present constructed.
President Henry ". Watson. Of Phila-
delphia. submitted his annual report,
which was unanimously approved. The
following directors were chosen for the
current year: Hen.y ". Watson. j.
Frank Smith. Wills Reed. Ada.an Posey
John p. Poe. 8. Johnson Poe and William
Shipper Roney. of Philadelphia. who was
chosen secretary Mt. Posey is a new
director and Messrs Reed and Smith
represent MaryIand's interest Of 1853, 900
in stock All directors. except the pres
ident and secretary. live in Baltimore.
Some months ago this company an
nouuced a plan 20 build union station
at the corner Of Fifteenth and H Streets
northeast. The station is 10 be used by
that line and the Chesapeake Beach
Road. As The directors Of the latter line
are in Washington this week discussing
the plan of changing II 20 an electric
road. the plans concerning the station
will no doubt be carried out As cleo
trio roads both companies should do a
having business
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
SCHOLARSHIPS WON
By YOUNG PIANISTS
Attractions at Miss Leila Lieberman's
Annual Concert.

To Mabel Meachan has been awarded
the scholarship set aside for The Times
in the school of music conducted BY Leila
Lieberman at 1917 Fifth Street. MISS
Meacham has been student at the
school for some months. and has shows
highly satisfactory progress. The other
scholarships have been awarded 10
Daphne Thompson. candidate of The
Post" Florence Bean. Of the star"
and Marie Howe. Of E. r Droop & sons
The schools commencement viii be
held at he New National Theater on
May % District Commissioner West
viii present the medals and deliver he
address On the stage viii be sixteez
pianos, and they viii be assisted by he
Marine Band. Harry simms viii play
the new Russian cymbaI called ms
"fatti. which. it IS said, has never been
heard in this country Another novelty
viii be Beathovenfs "soneta Pathetique,"
as originally written. LISTS 'Hunga-
rian Sturm Fantasia never heard IN
this country. will also be on the pro-
gram.
Among those who have engaged boxes
are Mrs. Roosevelt. samuel Com
pers. whose daughter Sadie will msks
her debut as soprano singer; Pension
Commissioner Ware. and the Messrs.
Droop-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1903-04-07
BETTING ABOUT EVEN
IN GHICAGO'S BIG FIGHT
Big Array of Watchers and Police
to Guard Polls

CHICAGO. April The mayoralty
contest today between Graeme Stewart,
Republican. and Carter Harrison, Demo
Graf. viii be the closest held in years,
according 10 the views of unbiased poll
ttcians. Both sides are claiming a walk
away.
The news that James II. Eckles had
announced himself fer Stewart gave the
Harrison managers a chance to claim
that all the traction officers are. backing
the Republican nominee.
After that l Will raise my estimate
of Mayer Harrison's plurality from 10000
to 0.000, said Secretary Lahiff.
Chairman ReveII. of the Republican
campaign committee, said he saw no
reason for changing his first estimate OF
At 500 plurality for Stewart. Their conf
Dental calculation, II is said. makes d
plurality Of $4,000 for Stewart. The to-
tai vote expected IS 3f5. Gee
Mayor Harrison and Mr.. Stewart both
addressed workingrnen last night. The
attitude of the labor element is pulling
the politicians Both Republicans and
Democrats take comfort in support Of
Harrison by Clarence barrow. who was
chief counsel for the miners before the
strike commission. Daniel L. Cruice, Ia
boz. candidate for mayor, figured out this
morning that he would receive $4,000
votes.
Betting is practically even. with Stew
art q slight favorite if anything A huge
array Of watchers and police viii guard
The polls. Republicans fear the labor
vote cast for Cruice viii be counted for
/ Harrison