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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
ANTHRACITE
COMMISSION
REPORTS

| WASHINGTON, ID. c.. March 2l.-
The report of the anthracite commits
sion was made public this morning. 1t
provides in general for an increase of
| ten per cent in wages paid to contract
| miners. and for 4 reduction of hours
| of labor for other mine workers.
Water-hoisting engineers are to
work hereafter eight hours and get a
ten per cent increase. Other engi-
| neers and pumpmen are TO have five
per cent Increase
Firemen are to work eight hours
without Increase.
Other mine workers are to be paid
the same wages on a basis of nine
hours a day as they have been receiv-
ing for ten hours.
A board OF Cancellation is provided
for. to settle disputes arising in the
Interpretation or application OF the
commissions awards, said board to
consist of three members each. selected
by operators and miners with an nm.
pire to be appointed by the federal
circuit judge OF the Third Judicial dis
trict of the United States.
No strikes or lockouts shall occur
pending adjudication by this board
The commission declines to recog-
niae the United Mine Workers of
America as such by compelling the
operators to enter into any contract
with that organization. This is modi-
fed by giving the Miners union power
to have hand in settling disputes by
selecting part of the above board.
The commission made no change on
the miners demand that coal be paid
for by weight wherever practicable,
but provides that check weighman
shall be employed when a majority of
the contract miners so request, the
weighman's wages TO be paid by the
miners.
A sliding scale of wages is provided
whereby the miners may get the bene-
fit of an increase in the market price
of coal Rates now fixed are to be the
minimum.
Operators must not discriminate
against union men. nor shall the latter
ter interfere with nonunionists.
The awards shall continue in force
until March 81. 1906.
The commission finds the losses occa-
stoned by the strike to be as follows:
Decrease in production, SAC ,0G0 600 !. in
freight receipts, $2S000, 900; in wages,
$25. 900 900; for relief fund, 81 900, 900;
total. over 500 100000.
The report condemns the boycott,
blacklist and employment of special
police.
The commission finds that low
wages was not the cause of employ
ment of children in breakers, and that
average daily earnings were similar TO
those in other industries requiring
skill and training.
The commission does not recon-
mend the adoption of compulsory ar
bitration, but believes that state and
federal governments should provide
machinery for investigation of contro-
versies affecting commerce.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
AFTER COAL IN THE SOUTH.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, March 21.-The
Illinois Central railroad has about
completed the survey of a line be-
tween Bemis, on the main line of the
system from Fulton, to Jackson, Miss,
by way of Jackson. Tenn, to Tuscum-
bia, Ala. with a view to tapping the
rich coal and iron fields of Alabama.
The survey runs through the Shiloh
National park. and then parallels the
Tennessee river to Tuscumbia. The
line, when built, will open up a section
rich in timber and agricultural re-
sources, and will at the same time
give the Illinois Central direct line
for the handling of It's share of the
coal and mineral traffic now originat-
ing in the Alabama and Tennessee
fields
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
TWIN BROTHERS END
THEIR LIVES TOGETHER

EDWARDSVILLE ILL.,. March 2l.-
DR.. A. Il. Mckee. a prominent physi-
clan OF Madison county. and his twin
brother Charles. committed suicide to-
gether in the stable of DIR. McKee's
residence in Edwardsville. The
brothers were found side by side about
six O'Clock this morning. II is not
known at what time they took poison.
The bodies were found on bed OF
straw.
The double suicide has created
profound sensation here, coming as 1t
does on the heels OF another sensa-
tion in which DR. Mckee was the
central figure. DR.. Mckee was to
have appeared in court next Saturday
to answer to a charge of assault pre-
ferred by Miss Emma Rowekamp, n
domestic employed in the residence of
Charles Otter of Edwardsville. The
brothers were close companions, and
one theory is that DR.. Mckee told
Charles that he intended to Kill him
self and that rather than be separated
the latter also agreed to die with him.
DR.. Mckee was about 3S years old.
and leaves a widow and one child. He
was well known throughout Madison
and surrounding counties, and en-
joyed large practice. Charles. his
twin brother. was formerly travelling
salesman, but lately had been helping
his brother about the office as assist
ant The two were very close friends,
and Charles seemed TO feel the dis
grace OF his brothers arrest almost as
II he had been the accused.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
FINDS MONEY THROUGH DREAM
Divinity Student Admits Theft Of In
diana Woman's Hoard.

INDIANAPOLIS. March 2i.-Two
weeks ago Mrs John Douglas. who
keeps boarding house at Oakland
City. lost roll of bills which she had
deposited in a kitchen table for safe
keeping The loss was discussed
among her boarders. and the next
night Charles Seltz. a young divinity
student reported that his room had
been entered and his watch stolen.
Mrs. Douglass loss preyed upon her
mind and Sunday night she dreamed
she was in Seltz's room. and looking
in his trunk saw her money and his
watch She told her dream to her
husband but he laughed at 1t. Mrs.
Douglass was so much impressed by
1t, however. that she went to Seltz's
room In his absence. opened his trunk
and there found the money and watch,
just as she had seen them in heI
dream.
Seltz confessed that he had takeI
the money as joke. She refused to
treat the matter as Joke. and Seltl
was arrested and Ia now under bond
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
WEDS WEALTHY WIDOW


NEW YORK, March 21.-Society
was much interested today in the we'd
ding of Mrs. William Earle Dodge,
one of the wealthiest widows in New
York. to Stephen H. Olin a promin-
ent lawyer. The ceremony was per-
formed at the home of the bride by
the Rev. DR.. Grosvenor. rector of the
Church of the Incarnation.
The bride is daughter of Oliver
Hartman and a granddaughter-in-law
of William Earle Dodge. the philan-
thropist. She inherited widows
share of the immense Dodge estate,
and her father. Oliver Hartman, has
had his wealth divided by order of
the court. he having been adjudged
incompetent.
Mr.. Olin is the son of the Rev. DIR.
stephen Olin. Although he is con-
nected with the well-known Living
ston family he has not been known
for his wealth so much as for his
prominence az n lawyer. He is a
graduate of Wesleyan university and
n member of several prominent clubs.
After wedding tour In Europe Mr..
and Mrs. Olin will take up their home
in the handsome residence in Thirty
fifth street given to the bride as u
present on the occasion of her mar
rage today by William Earle Dodge.
the father of her first husband.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
NEW ORLEANS TO EN-
TERTAiN MEDiCS.

NEW ORLEANS, La, March III
Through the date of the annual con-
vention of the American Medical asso-
citation, to be held in this city in May.
is still somewhat distant, preparations
for the entertainment of the visitors
on that occasion have begun. Judging
from advices already received by the
local committee on arrangements the
gathering will be one of record break
ing size, even for an association which
is noted for the large and repreaen-
tative annual gatherings. Besides the
eminent physicians and surgeons from
all parts of the United States, Can
ada will send many of its most noted
medical men, while the proximity to
Mexico insures larger attendance
from that republic than ever before
in the history of the association. The
full program of papers and discussions
VIII be announced shortly
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
METHODIST CHURCH.

Sunday school at 10 a. m, preceded
by fifteen minutes of song. There will
be special services by the evangelists
at this hour. All children of the
school are urged to be present. A
cordial Invitation to all others is Civ
en-.
At II. preaching service. Sermon
by Rev. F. e. Rimanoczy.
Epworth League at $50, led by
Miss Bertha Seybold
Song sermon and preaching service
at 1880. Sermon by Rev, c, S. Nc
Dowell.
Extra sittings Will be provided to
limit of the building
F. A. HAWKE, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
WOMEN. ACCUSE A POSTMASTER.
St. Louis otfici Charged With Insult.
ing Female Employees.

ST. LOUIS, March 2l.-The exact
against the st, Louis postmaster,
Frederick w. Baumhor. by women
employees of his office. was made pub
lie today in a statement given out by
w. w. Howard, an employe of the
postotlice. One offidavit made by IA
Mrs, Dali, in part. is as follows:
Il went to see Mr. Raumofr to ask
him for an act of justice toward my
husband, Fred p. Dali, employed at
the postofiice. Mr. Baumhoff deliber-
ately insulted me, both by word and
deed. He insisted on calling me en-
dearing names and placing his hand
on my arms and body. He asked me
repeatedly to 90 out with him to res
taurants and places of amusement and
tried TO make me accept money from
him. He asked me insulting questions
concerning my married life, and when
| refused to answer said he could not
help me unless | complied with his
request and told him the full particu-
lars Mis- actions We're such that |
was compelled to remain away from
the office.
Miss Birdie Knott. another employe
of the Office, makes an affidavit in part
as follows;
The postmaster has invited me to
go out TO supper with him and offered
to take me home from work. saying 1t
would never be known. as he would
not be foolish enough to tell his Wife
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
OARSMEN'S NATIONAL REGATTA.

NEW YORK. March 2i.-The execu-
tive committee of the National Asso-
citation of Amateur Oarsmen is In sss-
sion at the Fifth avenue hotel today.
and has n difficult task In selecting "A
place for holding the national regatta
this year. The spirited bidding and the
liberal offers Of both Worcester. Mass,
where the regatta was held last year.
and Philadelphia, which has two re-
gattas scheduled for July and wants
to add third, makes it a difficult mat
ter to choose between them. A dele
CATION representing the Southwestern
Amateur Rowing association is on
hand with an invitation to hold next
years regatta at st. Louis during the
worlds fair Sentiment among the
members of the committee appears to
be in favor of accepting the invitation
in which event the Mound City will
witness the greatest amateur rowing
event ever held In that section OF the
country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
MEETING OF
ADVISORY
BOARD

DENVER, Colo, March 2l--A ma
jority of the members Of the strike ad-
visory board met this morning at 10
O'Clock DR.. Slocum, president of the
Colorado college. was. not present.
having only reached home from Cali
fornia last night He sent word. how
ever. that he would be in Denver this
afternoon before o'clock The only
person to appear before the board was
Manager MacNeil of the United
States Reduction and Refining com
pany. He informed the gentlemen
that he was ready to put into their
hands all information, books or papers
he possessed bearing on the strike
situation. The board decided to meet
later on in the day and take the testi-
mony of President Meyer of the Fed-
Grafton of Miners the first thing.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
MICHIGAN GOODS IN
ATHLETIC CONTESTS

ANN ARBOR. Mich. March 21.-
The first annual intercass athletic
contest by co-ends of the University of
Michigan takes place this evening
and announcement that no mans eye
will be permitted to view the strug-
giles has attracted no little attention.
The events scheduled include thirty
The event scheduled include a thirty
ward dash. hurdles, high jumping.
broad jumping, apparatus work, club
swinging. ball throwing. fancy steps.
potato race. threelegged ~ace and re-
lay races. 1t is contemplated to have
an annual event OF the kind. and Michi-
gan coed athletes hope to become as
famous in time as those Of Wellesley
and other women's colleges
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
MANY HORSES AT RENNINe.

WASHINGTON, d. c., March 21-
All the Indications are that the spring
meeting of the Washington Jockey
club, which opens at Benning race
course. Monday will be the largest
meet in the history of the Jockey
club on that popular track. There
are over 400 well known horses now
stabbed at the track. The city Is rap.
idly filling up with the sporty boys"
who follow the ponies and the stew.
ards are counting on the best meeting
the club has ever experienced.
Racing interest throughout the
country is centered on the Bennipg
meet because many of the horses are
fresh from a winters rest, and this
will be the first opportunity they will
have to show their form for the com
ing season. For the past week the
owners, trainers and the "tapsters"
have been busy at the track sizing up
the sprinters in the practice work.
The track is in splendid condition and
some of the flyers have been working
over the course in exceedingly fast
time
The stables now at the track in
clude that of w. P. Burch, who has
the lot of F. R. Hitchcock, among
them Grey Friar. Sergeant and Castil-
ian. William Garth has stable of
fifteen, including Imperialist, Black
Dick, Concertina. and Dusky Secret.
The Columbia stable has half dozen
fast ones of which Toscan, Gloriosa
and Red Damsel are the stars. Gwynn
Tompkins has Douro, Gum Honey,
Orion. Walter Cleary and a number
of others.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
HANDSOME
HOTEL
IN RUINS

This morning the handsome Claren-
den hotel is a mass of ruins, it having
been destroyed by fire during the
night caused by the careless throwing
down of a lighted match by guest in
his room. The loss is a hundred
thousand dollars. Several persons are
badly injured and early this morning
the body of William G. Hawkins, a
traveller of Bay City, Mich, was dis
covered after the fire had been eXtin-
guished The body was almost burn
ed to a crisp.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
MAY VETO THE SUFFRAGE BILL
Governor Brodie of Arizona Not In a
Hurry to Sign the Measure.

PHOENIX, Ariz., March 21.-The
council today passed by two-thirds
vote, the equal suffrage bill brought
in from the house, but the success of
the measure is now considered more
precorious than it was yesterday. Gov
ernor Brodie appears to be in no hurry
to sign the bill, and the course he
will follow is a matter of much specu-
lation. But two more days of the leg
islature remain. and it is feared in
some quarters the bill maye take the
pocket veto route to death. Those
close to the governor, however, de-
clare he will either sign 1t or return
it with his veto and explanations.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
LAFAYETTE's SOUTHERN TRIP.

EASTON, Pa, March 21.-The base
ball team of Lafayette college starts
on its southern trip today. and will
play Columbia university at Washing
ton, ID. c., tomorrow and the Univer-
sty of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
on Monday and Tuesday of next week
Captain Johnson is encouraged by
the showing the team has made In its
practice work and appears confident
that the season will be a successful
one for Lafayette.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
INTEREST
IN COMING
FIGHT

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, March 21--
Interest in the coming fight between
Young" Corbett and Terry Mccoy
ern. which is to take place a week
from Tuesday night. is on the in
crease. Both men are training hard.
and McGovern 10 down to l29 pounds
today. The betting Is in favor Of the
ex-champion, although Corbett, of
Denver, has strong backing. Indi-
cations are the event will be Witness
ed by an enormous crowd. the de-
mand for seats already being unusual.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
ASSISTANT ATTORNEY GEN.
ERAL UP AGAINST 1T

WASHINGTON, d. c.. March 21.-
Fourt Assistant Postmaster General
Brestow is awaiting the return of Law
yer Campbell of New York, who for
mally charges that James NJ. Tyner
assistant attorney general. has been
IN collusion with the get-rich-quick
concerns for their protection. Some
ugly statements are made, and it is
asserted that letters are in evidence
showing an improper Intimacy of a
hnancial character existing between
Tyner and Arnold
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
ALUMNI TO BANQUET.

KANSAS CITY. Mo. March 21.-
Graduates and former students of the
Kansas State Agricultural college at
Manhattan have completed elaborate
preparations for a banquet to be held
at the Midland hotel tonight Those
invited TO attend include all former
students living in Kansas City and wi
cinity. among the number being near
ly score from Topeka. One of the
chief objects of the reunion is to form
permanent alumni association.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
MUST BE SOLD QUICK.

200 acres OF choice land in the AMI
mas valley. near Trimble Springs.
Price $50 per acre. The owner wants
the money. and in order to make
quick sale offers this valuable prop
erty for much less than Its value.
$4,000.
Buys a 7-roomed house on the Boule-
ward; 21a lots. Very desirable loca-
ton $500 to 800 cash, balance to
suit purchaser at low rates Of interest
This property rents for 325 a month.
$3,50o.oo.
Three corner lots and a seven-room-
ed brick house on Second avenue.
Rents for $50 a month. This proper
ty Is sure to make the pLrchnser some
easy money.
rarm and city property for sale on
terms to suit the purchaser.
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
CITIZENS DEMAND Salts
FACTION FROM PREMIER

BUDAPESTH, March 21-Five
thousand students, citizens and depu-
ties marched to the residence of
Premier Sell today and demanded sat
isfaction for barbarity of police dur
ing the riot yesterday. High words
passed, but the premier vouchsafed no
satisfaction. Two of the students died
from clubbing by policemen.
In the chamber of deputies the pre-
mier was greeted with cries of Hang
man" and Assassin of children"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
COPPER SYNDICATE EXTENDED

NEW YORK. March 21.-Arrange-
ments have been made for the exten-
sion of the underwriting syndicate OF
the United States Copper company.
the syndicate did not expire today
by limitation as 1t would have done
otherwise. The company was incor-
porated in New Jersey in April Of last
year by F. Augustus Heinze and his
friends. with capital of $4,000, 900.
1t is said in Wall street that so far
the syndicate has not been very sue
cessful in disposlng Of Its securities.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
BRITISH COLONY FOR CANADA.

LONDON, March 21.--A party of
British colonists. consisting of nearly
1000 persons, sailed form Liverpool
today for ST. John, N. b. Rev. J. NJ.
barr has the authority of the Domin-
ion government to take out those emf
grants. and foreigners will not be per-
mitted to settle on the territory re-
served for thesm at Saskatoon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
ASSESSED SIS FOR FLIRTING.
John Clare, chicagoan, Gets in Trou
Bile in New Orleans.

NEW ORLEANS. March 21-John
Glare of Chicago. who claims to be a
special agent OF the Illinois Central
railroad, learned today that it is a
violation of the law to fiirt with a
woman. Clare was arrested on war
rant sworn out by Mrs Malletta, pro-
prietor of laundry, charged with
flirting with two of her daughters by
waving his hat and throwing kisses to
them. Mr.. Maletta says She remon-
strated with Clare. and instead of
apologizing he used offensive Ian
guage. Judge Hughes gave Glare the
option of paying fine of s75 or spend
ing four months in Jail. He paid the
fine.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
THAT
MYSTERIOUS
BILL

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo-, March 81.
!. l.. Page, another eyewitness, who
refused to tell the house Doodle com
mission about mysterious one thous-
and dollar bill, was ordered sent to
jail today by the house for con-
tempt. Constructively. Page Is under
arrest. but actually as free as Hickox
who was sentenced yesterday, but not
as yet committed.
HickoN and Page were granted writs
of habeas corpus by judge Of the SUI
prcme court.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
AMERICAN ENTERPRISE
ADVANCING IN PERU

LIMA, Poru, March 21.-Amerlcan
enterprise is advancing along the west
coast of South America. The Peruvi.
an government has granted syndi-
cate backed by United States capital,
a concession for an electric overhead
trolley railroad to run between Lima
and Callao.. the principal seaport in
Peru. The road is to be completed
within two years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
RED CROSS soclETY
WANTS HARMONY

WASHINGTON. ID. c.. March 2l.-
1t learned today THAT the trustees of
the Red Cross association have decid
ed to depose Clara Barton as active
president. and appoint Rear Admiral
Van Reypen. surgeon general Of the
navy. Miss Barton is to be honorary
president for life. The change is un-
dertaken with view to restoring har-
mOny.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
VOTES s75o,ooo FOR EXPOSITION.
German Reighstag Takes F.vorable
Action on St. Louis Fair.

BERLIN. March 21.-The budget
committee of the rechstag today by
twenty-six to two votes appropriated
S75000O to defray the expenses of Ger
many's representation at the St. Louis
exposition. Half of this amount will
be available at once. 1t is understood
that next years requests will be linn
tied to S750,000.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
S. N. D. NORTH is MADE
CENSUS DIRECTOR

WASHINGTON. d. c.. March 21.-
The president has rendered the posi-
ton of director of the census to S. n.
ID. North, formerly chief statistician of
manufactures of the census bureau.
to succeed Director Merriam resigned.
Mr.. North has accepted and will enter
upon his duties some time in May.
Mr.. North is a native of New York,
but resident of Massachusetts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
five MEN
DROWNED IN
COLLISION.

PHILADELPHIA. Pa. March 21.-
The tug Pilot and the steamer Wini-
fred collided in the Delaware river
last night, causing the death of five
men aboard the tug by drowning.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
j. S. HARLAN QUITS OFFICE.
Resigns as Attorney General Of Porto
Rico and Sails for Home.

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, March 21-
James S. Harlan, attorney general Of
Porto Rico. resigned his office today
and sailed for home. He received II
great ovation as he boarded the
steamship. Mr.. Harlan will resume
his law practice in Chicago. His wife
accompanied him.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
CARNEGIE WILL PAY
100000 TAXES

NEW YORK. March 21.-The tax
commissioner has announced that An
drew Carnegie will pay taxes on an
assessment five million dollars per-
sonal property. and two million dollars
real estate The bill will be one hun.
dred thousand dollars
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
FIRE DESTROYS A
TENEMENT BLOCK

HARTFORD. Conn, March 21.-
Fire destroyed a tenement. block In
Front street today and threatened the
lives of an overflow of tenants. Two
persons were fatally hurt. A man.
woman and three children were res
cued by fremen with ladders.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
ST. COLUM BA.

Rev. Father Lee Fever. will conduct
the o'clock morning service tomor-
row morning, as Father Duffy will
take the morning train for Hesperus,
where he holds services ut 10 a. m.
Father Duffy will conduct the even
ing service as usual at 1880.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
IRON
WORKERS
BATTL

CLEVELAND. o.. March 2l.-As
result OF battle today between union
and non-union iron workers. employed
on the Seneca bridge. dozen men
met with serious injuries. A riot call
was turned in and 1t took a platoon
Of policemen to quell the disturbance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23
Services Sunday. March %

services sunday. March y.
Sunday school, 9:45 a. m.
Preaching service at IL. Subject;
The Boy With the Biscuits" ad-
dressed especially to the Boys Bri-
gade attending in body.
Junior Union at 2;30 p. III.
Senior Union $50 p. m.
Evening preaching service at 7:30.
Subject: How Do You Know You're
Saved?"
Everybody cordially welcome.
o. b. SARBER, Pastor.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1903-03-23

Opportunity never hunts far to find
the man.
Eccentricity is foolishness that has
succeeded.
Every man has his price. and the
lobbyist thinks that in about four
cases out of five It is $idiculously high.
A man who is generous Is always
given credit for having big heart.
but his liver is what merits the praise