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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
iANoTHER ATTEMPT At
SUICIDE IN DENVER

DENVER, Oct. 17.-Mrs Maude D,
Webster. driven to desperation by f.
nancial troubles, attempted to commit
suicide this morning by swallowing
large amount of strychnine.
Mrs Webster came to Denver re-
Gently from Fort Worth and estab-
lished fashionable boarding house
on Capital hill. Business had been
very poor and she became Respondent
which resulted in the attempt to com
nit suicide.
She has two beautiful young child
rem who attracted the neighbors by
their heart-broken screams-
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
ON TIE eRlDlRoh TODAY,

NEW YtRK, Oct l7--More inter
esting and less one-sided football con
tests than those which have taken
place thus far this season should re
suit from those scheduled for this
afternoon. Harvard plays West Point
Princeton and the Carlisle Indians
meet on the gridiron at Princeton and
Pennsylvania and Brown play al Phil
adelphia, In the West Chicago and
Northwestern play at Chicago, Iowa
and Minnesota Mt Minneapolis; ILL
nols and Purdue at Lafayette; Nebras
ka and Haskell lpdiaps al lincoln /;
Wisconsin and Beloit at Madison,
Michigan and Indiana at Ann Arbor !;
Kansas and Colorado at Denver, and
Missouri and Washburn at Columbia,
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
VICAR GENERAL JOHN
SHEPHERD A MONSlGNOR

JERSEY CITY. N. j.. Oct ia
number of prominent priests and pre-
lates of the Roman Catholic church
are here to attend the elevation OF
the Very Rev. John A. Shepherd to the
Monsignorship. which honor was re-
Gently conferred upon him by the
pope. The ceremony of his elevation
will take place in St Michael's church
tomorrow. Bishop O'Connor ofIiclat-
ing, Father Shepherd was born in
ireland in 1851, but has resided in this
section since early childhood
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
SOLD HIS WIFE
For FIFTY DOLLARS.

SOUTH BEND, Ind, Oct. l7.--Mr.
Chas. Beuster prominent man OF
this city, created a sensation here to-
day by selling his wife to friend.
chas. Jacobs, for $50.
Jacobs and Mrs. Beuster had decld-
ed to elope and Benster found out the
plans and decided to make the best
of the bargain and offered to allow the
woman and his friend to leave togeth-
er and promised TO make no trouble
about their return In lieu of the $50
The money was paid and the best oil
feeling exists between all three.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
HANNA WANTS PEACE
IN INDUSTRIAL CONDITIONS

CHICAGO, Oct 17.-Senator Hanna,
who presided at The Civic Federation
meeting today appealed to all thinking
men to devote their best efforts to
bring about peace in industrial con
ditions. He said
The very existence of our continu-
ed prosperity depends upon "A settle
ment of this movement. The labor
question is by far more important
than the selection OF president. The
denunciation of the President by the
labor leaders was unfair, but they are
but human and liable to make mis-
takes Our unrivaled prosperity is
what brought about the undue agita,
ton"
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
FUNSTON SAYS SOLDIERS
MUST HAVE MORE PAY

WASHINGTON, Oct. 17.-More pay
for the enlisted men of the army Is
the main point in the report OF Cen
eral Funston, made public today.
He says:
There is no Disgusting the fact that
recruits are obtained with difficulty.
and that the most of them are unsatis-
factory. Very few re-enlist while the
number OF the assertions and dishon-
orable discharges are phenomenal.
The government cannot expect to get
something for nothing aay more than
can Individuals"
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
MiNERs ENRoUTE TO CRIPPLE
WE'RE VICTIMS OF WRECK

SALIVA. Kans., Oct lit de-
velops that the wreck Of yesterday
Of a freight train on the Missouri Pa
cifc was carrying miners from Vic
tor and Cripple Creek instead Of har-
vest hands. = number OF whom were
killed In the wreck. They were leav-
ing Cripple Greek on account Of ths
strike.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
SILVER REACHES HIGHEST
POINT IN THIS CENTURY.

NEW YORK. Oct. 17.--Bar silver
reached the highest point in this CEN
tury today when 1t passed the 61.cent
mark and with jump going to 61s.
London reports are very strong and
a still further rise Is looked for.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
TO SUCCEED CONGRESSMAN
eORElNG

MIDDLESBORO, Ky, Oct. 1.-THE
Republicans of the Eleventh Congress,
ionai district are in convention here
today for the purpose of naming a
candidate for congress to succeed the
lats Vincent Boreing. Or, W God;
frey Hunter. late minister to Hondur-
as, has been working hard to secure
the nomination. His leading rivals
are D. c. Edwards. who has strong
following, and w. Il. Ramsey.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
BIG SUM Required FOR
NAVAL ESTABLISHMENT

WASHINGTON. Oct. 17-Secyatary
Moody estimates the unusually large
sum Of Sl0a.s6d,449.34 required for
naval establishment during the fiscal
year ending June 30. 1905. This es,
innate does not include money for ad-
ditional ships NJ this matter is set
tied by congress.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
SILVER LAKE MILL
RUNNING FULL FORCE.

Special Telephone to The Herald
SlLVERTON. Oct. 1.-THE Silver
Lake mill resumed operations yestor-
day with two shifts--fuil force. All
new men with the exception of two.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
BANKERS
GATHERING
AT FRISCO

Strangers OF dignifed bearing and
prosperous appearance are much In
evidence today about the streets and
public places of San Francisco, and
page after page of the hotel registers
Is Killing with the names of men whose
signatures are good for millions. The
visitors form the advance guard of
delegates to the twenty-uinth annual
convention of the American Bankers
association 10 be held here during the
coming week. The first of the dele
gates put In an appearance this morn
| ing and from now until Monday night
| all regular trains and numerous spe-
cials will arrive filed with delegations
from the East. South and Middle West,
The membership of the association
extends to every prominent financial
center in the country and represents
a larger aggregate of capital than any
other organization in the world.
The business sessions of the conven.
ton will be held in the California
theatre and will last from Monday un-
vi Saturday. Speeches will be made
by many prominent men, including
the governor of California;; Hon. WI.
liam b. Rirgley. comptroller Of the
currency. and Hon. Ellis II. Roberts.
treasurer of the United States. One
of the chief features of the conyen-
ton will be the report of the special
committee appointed last year to pre-
pare plan of currency adjustment.
This committee will report on the
first day OF the session, and 1t is ex.
pected the report will form the basis
for thorough discussion of the cur
rency question. The special commit
tee consists OF Charles s. Fairchild,
former secretary of the treasury; II.
c. Fahenstock of New York; Homer
s. King of San Francisco; Myron IT.
Herrick Of Cleveland. and j j. Nit.
chell OF Chicago.
The interesting features of the three
days program VIII be as follows:
First Day--Convention called to or
der at 10 n, m, by the president. Cald-
well Hardy Of Norfolk. Va; prayer by
the Right Rev. William Ford Nichols,
bishop Episcopal diocese OF California;
address of welcome to the city of San
Francisco by Mayor Eugene e.
Schmitz; address of welcome to the
state of California ~. covorr,or CO.
C. pardee. .,dresa NJ welco,ro IN
bebaIf ,f San Franc,soo hanI,ors ~,
HIM James n pbaI,n. ra,I,. ~, al
dresses of wa,come ana arn,,I ID
dress nv tho nr.s,,,.,,, -, ,,a osno,,a
tion. animal ranor, ~ III. sonra,o.,,
Iam,.. n pronch n, Nau, WI, 81
dress nv L. y uulvar ..,,..r =, 49,.
American National RAW Of Maoor Ga
Then win fo,,ow n meot,ny ~ mo AL
eea,e. from a,ates and ,arri,or,a. 10
anno,n, a dominating c,m,,,,toa
second pav-pra..,,,ai ,,,rLtro
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tro,Ia, atdg,ay nm tho sr,,toc, ..Cs,n
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banI sar Frano,..o Aadrass hr
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Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
WANTS TO SAIL 4 HAcErrUN
AMERICAS CUP NEXT YEAR.

NEW YORK. Oct. 17.--It is stated
here today that there Is likely to DO
another race for the American cup
next year. John Lever, u mantfact-
urer OF Birkenhead. England. being the
new candidate for cup honors.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
BANK ROBBED OF
SEVERAL THOUSAND DOLLARS

ST. ANDREWS. N. D.. Oct, IL
The Bank Of Nova Scotia was entered
today by robbers who demolished the
safe ar secured several thousand dol
lars The robbers got away on hand
GER which had been taken from the
c-n Idian 'icific yards. and made
their csc lpe.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
LOOKS LIKE eOlLEs
MAY BE CONVICTED.

TTNvER. Oct. 1.-THE State rest.
ed It's case this morning In the trial Of
Russell Bolles. charged with murder
Evidence OF his conviction Is very
strong and at present 1t looks ~
though he would be convicted. J.
Maurice Finn. attorney for Bolles
claims to have Testimony Of suflcient
strength. however. to procure his r..
lease.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
STAGE GOES OVER
AN EMBANKMENT.

WEISER. Idaho. Oct. 1.-THE
stage running to Orangeville from this
place went over an embankment to-
day, going down a distance of some
nifty feet, injuring six Of the passen-
gers, two OF them fatally.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
DoWiElTES RESTING IN
ANTICIPATION OF WORK

NEW YORK. Oct. 17.-While Dowie
slept ON comfortable bed in the
Plaza hotel, 5000 followers knelt on
the hard floor of Madison Square Gar
den and offered prayers in praise.
The band played and then the host
arose in front of the tables and par.
took of breakfast, Dowie will not
take part in tie services until tomor-
row
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
AMERICAN
CONVENTIONS
GRAN TED

LONDON. Oct 17.-lt is reported
today that the Alaskan Boundary com
mission has verbally agreed to grant
the American contentious, except that
of Portland, Canada. This place will
be given to Canada. A formal agree
ment is being drawn up and Will be
rendered on Monday.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
WOMAN COMMITS SUICIDE ON
STEPS OF CATHEDRAL

LINCOLN, Neb., Oct. 17-An I'M
known young woman, good looking,
committed suicide on the steps of the
Theresa Cathedral today While the
services We're in progress. she dashed
up the aisle shouting that she had TAX.
en- carbolic acid greatly exciting the
congregation. The woman whispered
her last confession in the priests ear,
and ten minutes later was dead.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
SHOT AS THE RESULT
OF TOO MUCH TALKING

NEW YORK, Oct 17.-Thomas
Kenny. a laborer, was shot and ia
tally wounded as the result of a bitter
verbal attack against Tammany Hall,
las Hennessey, protector of the Tig
e's' honor, is held awaiting the result
OF the shooting
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
REPORTED THAT FERDINAND
OF BULGARIA Mot DIE

SOFIA, Oct. 17.-Much alarm has
been caused by report on seemingly
good authority, that the Macedonian
committee has decided that Prince
Ferdinand of Bulgaria must die.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
ROBBERS RAID A BANK.

SIOUX CITY, H., Oct. 17.--Robbers
dug through three.foot wall OF the
Hubbard bank here and with nitro
glycerine destroyed the safe, securing
$1,000.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
WINTER COMING ON
QUICKLY IN ALASKA.

VANCOUVER, b. c., Oct lad,
vices from Dawson say that winter
Is closing in quickly and that no more
freight can reach the city Prices of
many staples are phenomenially high
The gold output for the year will be
about sl,O00,0O0 less than that of last
year
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
CHOLERA BREAKS
OUT IN BETHLEHEM.

PJERUsALEM. Oct. 17.--Cholera
has broken out in Bethlehem and the
community is now cordoned by
troops. 1t ia believed. however, that
the disease is under control
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
SUIClDED OVER
AN ARGUM EMIT,

DANORA. Pa, Oct. 17.--As the re-
suit of quarrel over the pronouncia-
ton of the word "Hiawatha." the
name OF the well-known song, William
Sweets, aged Is, shot Chas Ervan,
aged "a. and then sent bullet through
his own brain
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
SIR THOMAS ARRIVED
IN ENGLAND TODAY.

QUEENSTOWN, Oct. 17.-sir
Thomas Upton arrived here today. He
says his offer of transatlantic cup
will bring out many sailing wonders.
including the the kaiser's Meteor.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19

Franklin Guiterman, general man.
nger of the American Smelling com
pany for Colorado. accompanied by his
assistant, +. G. Adkins, arrived from
Denver last evening and today Is be-
ing spent in looking over the Durango
end. Mir. Guiterman says the labor
situation Is clearing throughout the
state and is quite hopeful for the fu-
ture, He is highly pleased with con
dltions at the local plant The two
gentlemen return to Denver In the
morning
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
EWES FOR SALE.

We wish to sell 100 thoroughbred
Rambremilett ewes from one to i've
years old. Ranch east of Bakers
bridge.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19
SAYS DANCING AND CARD
PLAYING ARE NOT REAL SINS

CHICAGO. Oct. It'll Jesus Christ
we're here today and told US just how
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19

The announcement is just made OF
the marriage Of Miss Lille Henry of
Sllverton md Mr.. w. D. Peel of Dur
range The ceremony was performed
by Judge Pie on Sept goth. We
suppose congratulations are in order
even though late.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19

Several parties are planned for the
coming week in honor of Mrs. E, o.
Price and her time will ne pretty well
taken up until the hour of departure.
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19

great many have expressed de-
sire to see the kind of material being
used in constructing the water fume
from the Florida and the character of
the ditch. This wish can be gratifed
by any one visiting reservoir mesa to-
morrow where the work is in progress
and will probably be the only oppor-
tunity afforded OF nearby inspec-
ton. The new reservoir. already con
taining about six feet of water can
be inspected
Durango semi-weekly herald. (Durango, Colo.) 1899-1907, 1903-10-19

Surely this weather could not be
beaten II made TO order.
Col. j. G. Price is expected home
from Mnncos this evening where he
has been looking after his ranch since
the first of the week.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23
TIMELY TOPICS.

The estate Of the late Richard Hen.
ny Stoddard Is valued at $1,000 The
memory that he left is better than mon
ey.-New York World.
Rear seats on the Reliance will be at
a premium, so that the visitors on the
boat may be able to get good view
Of Shamrock III.-Chicago News.
America may be the "land of the
dollar" but the cry of distress any
where 10 the world always loosens its
grasp on the Chicago Tribune.
As a rule, the young man Of whom
1t is said that "a college education I'M
fitted him for business would never
have been ft for 1t anyway -Milwau-
kee Sentinel.
1t is not kindness TO the European
peasant to invite him to come TO Amer
lea and when be arrives to leave him
to work out his destiny in ignorance
and helplessness. Until a way to get
labor and land together is found It is
better for all concerned that immigra-
ton be restricted more rigidly.-Phila-
delphia North American.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23
TENEMENTS TORRENT

On Aver street. five large rooms, spring water and barn.
Tenement Of four rooms and single room in the
AEerill block.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23
TALK OF THE TOWN.

south winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23

\ CITY 70 hun NFhtt"t st"Ne.
Municipal ownership is a hobby IL
Kenosha. Wis, and the city council
recently decided to open a municipal
store for the sale of all sorts Of mer
chandise to the paupers Of the city
says the Chicago Tribune No money
will pass over the counters, but gro
ceries. meats. dry goods and even Goa
will be handled by the city and de
iivered to the dependents on orders
issued by the poormaster 1t Is claimed
that the plan VIII save the city more
than $1,000 q year The store viii be
for the sole use Of paupers, and VIII
be kept by the city poormaster
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23

Local Happenings Tsrsely Told For Busy
Readers.
Ballard 81 Co., reliable insurance.
Goddard souvenir spoons this week at
J. w. Holtons.
Wise housekeepers use Wise King Flour
for bread, for it is the most economical.
Ask your grocer
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23

Just few more silk coats left at rare
bargains at Fits
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23
THE BARRE DAILY TIMES


Boston. June Brain to-
night and warmer. Wednesday,
fair with fresh TO brisk east to
south winds.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23

A choice assortment Of lace and muslin
curtains at Fits
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23

Just what you have been looking for, an
extra wide pettieoat We have it, The
Kalamazoo Ask to see them. Fits.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23

If tired Of paying rent, read the ad. Of
the D. A. Perry Real Estate Agency on
page 7.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23

See suits at Abbott for IS 90, s.. 9s and
S99S.
The Barre daily times. (Barre, Vt.) 1897-1959, 1903-06-23
4 Mathematical wonder.

Zerah Colburn, the mathematical
wonder, could mentally raise any sum
less than three figures to the sixteenth
power.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-17

The Legislature OF tie State OF Mime
sofa expresses its appreciation of the honor
done this State in the naming OF your new
steamship and extends its hearty congratu-
lation on this further evidence of your en-
terprise in developing the OF this
country"
The Cedric, which is registered at -he
same tonnage, and exceeds the Minnesota
in length, has less dead weight carrying
capacity by more than 1900 tons. tn dead
weight carrying capacity of the Cedric il
le, go tons, while that OF the Minnesota IS
&,UCG. The Minnesota and her sister vessel,
which is TO be launched in about ten weeks,
90 barrels OF -four. This is 80 per cent more
than the lightweight carrying capacity OF
the two giant carriers OF the White star
Line, the Cedric and the Celtic.
As compared with the largest steamships
built at American ~Shipyards. the Minnesota
and Dakota have very nearly double tho
tonnage displacement and fully double the
net lightweight carrying capacity
The strength of the Minnesota's hull IS
shown by the fact that il is twice as thick
as that of the American battleship. the
Oregon. Where the oregon uses steel deck
plating OF a half inch in thickness, the
Minnesota uses an inch TO IN inch and L
quarter plate. Where the Oregon uses q
main frame six by three and a half inches
the Minnesota uses a twelve-inch.
The Minnesota is of the intermediate car
90 and passenger type, and built under
Loyd's survey. She is 60 feet long, % feet
s inches wide, IS feet high to upper deck. IS
feet high TO captains bridge, la feet high
to top OF mast and has five continuous
continuous are the forecastle. promenade,
bridge and boat decks. and on top of all
comes the CAPTAINS. or navigating bridge,
making nine decks in all.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-17
AMERICAS LARGEST
SHIP is LAUNCHED
steamer Minnesota, the Greatest
Carrier in the World, for
Oriental Trade.
MISS CLARA HILL SPONSOR.
Legislature of Minnesota Sends
Congratulatory Telegram to
President of Great North
ern Steamship Company.

New London. Conn. April 1e.-In the pres
ence OF thousands Of spectators. including
many visitors from New York, Boston and
ether cities. the steamship Minnesota, the
largest vessel ever built in his country,
n the greatest cargo carrier in the world.
Nas launched to-day at the yards of the
Eastern S~hipbuIding Company. at Croton.
The sponsor of the mammoth ship was
Miss Clara Hill, daughter of ]. J. Hill,
president of the Great Northern Steamship
Company, for whom the vessel was built.
10 become n part OF the company's Pacific
and Oriental carrying service.
As ahe last restraining link that held the
ship to its place on the ways was severed,
Miss Hill broke a bottle Of wine over the
steel bow and named the craft the Mime
sofa. $3.50
After the launching, luncheon was served
10 the guests of the shipbuilding company
in the mold loft OF the yard.
SIR. Hill received the following telegram:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-17
BANQUET OF B00KKEEPERS.
Annual Meeting of Accountants
Takes Place Tomorrow Night.

The third annual banquet OF the St
Louis Society Of A-ccountan and Book
keepers will be held at the st. Nicholas Ho-
tel tomorrow evening. Charles A Sweet
land. president of the society, will make the
address Of welcome.
Among the prominent speakers will be
Congressman Richard Barthold on The
Bookkeeper and Politics: Judge John A.
Tally; Importance of the BookkeePer";
The Reverend Leon Harrison. The Mar
ried BookkeepeT''; William Marion Reedy,
"a Talk; H. J.. Caulheld. "St. Louis;
Archibald Carr. The Ladies': Joseph A.
Graham. "'The Bookkeeper As a Man: Ira
ID. Seymour. "Our Society"
The members OF the society consist prin-
c'pally Of bookkeepers and accountants OF
the st Louis business houses, and have en-
deavcred to interest and solicit all book
keeper to Join the society. as the object
Is to unite the fraternity, to disseminate IN
formation by mutual interchange OF ideas
TO improve and elevate the profession. end
10 establish social relations OF a pleasant
oeture. The banquet will be attended hJ
Ice persons.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-04-17
TRANSFER OF LACLEDE GAS
COMPANY Is PERFECTED.
Officers Elected Sfter Purchase Price
Is Paid Through the Mercantile
Trust Company.

The reorganization OF the Laclede Gas
Company was perfected yesterday after
noon by the election of the following Off
Gers and Board Of Directors:
c. W. Wetmore, New York. president;
Breckenridge Jones and Z. C. Cowdery. vice
presidents; E. G. COwdery. general man
ager; Alexander Ross. secretary and treas
Irer; Board of Directors, Julius S. Walsh,
Breckinrtdge Jones. Charles Huttig, VIII
nam +. Nolker. Z. q. Cowder OF ST LOUIS:
e W. Wetmore, George r. Sheldon Of New
YORK; John l. Beggs of Milwaukee and E
NJ: Buckley of New York.
The meeting of the directors followed the
transfer OF the Laclede Company to the
afternoon.
The old directorate formally turned over
the property Of the LAclede Company upon
the payment, through the Mercantile Trust
company, of more than 3.5U0,OOo
President Wetmore said yesterday after
noon that the project of absorbing the Mis-
sourt-Edison Company would not be taken
up for the present. He did not deny thlt
1t was contemplated. but stated that ne
EQUATIONS were not under way.
he said he would leave ST. Louis this
afternoon and that nothing would be lone
toward the purchase of the Missouri Edison
Company In the near future.