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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
slo IRRIGATION PLAN.
Half . Million Acres OF Waste Land to
Be Reclaimed.

WASHINGTON. March 9.-The
wild and wonderful topography OF
northwestern Wyoming Is to be the
scene Of great engineering activity. A
recent action OF the irrigation recla-
nation service In setting aside 81
250.000 for the construction of huge
dam and irrigation works on the Shos-
hone river in Wyoming lends interest
to some little known investigations
which have been made in this unin-
habited wilderness. A brief discussion
OF the work OF the government engi-
neers during the last year In this re-
gion Will be found in the forthcoming
second annual report OF the reclama-
tion service. but the explorations and
almost to the civil war.
The Shoshone project has great pos
sibllities. and when completely work
ed out will probably irrigate fully b00.-
900 acres Of waste lands, parched but
holding In their dry embrace endur-
Ing fertility. Rising near the bound
AIRY Of the Yellowstone National park.
III uoitHncstciu Nyobihb' thc bic
shone river. flowing eastward. rushes
into canon cut down through solid
granite. The flow of the Shoshone,
named after the Indians "Stinking Wa
ter" because Of Its sulphurous origin
among the Yellowstone springs. is
highly variable, In time of food 5000
to 10000 cubic feet per second, and
again as low as $50 feet. The possi-
bllities Of this project therefore lie In
the storage of the floods. Joining the
walls OF this granite canon the gov
eminent will build cement ana stone
dam. rising ITO feet above the river
level and forming great lake cover
Ing 1900 acres. with a storage capacity
Of 1000, ,000,0 900 cubic feet. The canon
at the dam site Is but 10 feet wide at
the river level. and at the curb Of the
proposed dam l40 feet wide. The
stored snow water Will be led from the
reservoir onto the agricultural lands
through system of tunnels and ca
nails about four miles in length.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
NO OBSTACLE TO TRANSFER.

PARIS. March 9.-The case OF the
Republic OF Colombia against the Pan
ANA Canal company Tin which the for
mer seeks to prohibit the Panama Ca
nal company from ceding its property
rights to the Uuited States govern
menD came up for hearing in the
French courts today.
1t is freely admitted that Colombia's
only object In pressing the litigation
Ia to retain the ownership OF Colon
bian shares. In order that the republic
may profit In the distribution OF the
money paid by the United States to
the French company. In any event 1t
Is not believed that the outcome OF the
case will interfere In any way with
the transfer OF the concession to the
United States.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
SWEDISH REPUBLICANS MEET.

MOLINE. H., March 9.--Upwards OF
500 delegates representing all the
northern counties of the state we're as.
semblei In the Skinner Annex this
morning at the opening Of the elev.
enth annual convention OF the Swed.
ish-American Republican Lengue OF
illinois. Addresses of welcome and re-
sponses, reports Of officers and COM
mittees. and other business OF a rou-
tine character occupied the greater
part OF the day. Public interest cen.
ters largely In the annual convention
banquet tonight In Industrial Home
hall. for which elaborate arrangements
have been concluded. Nearly all of
the candidates for the Republican CUB
ernatorial nomination will be heard
and there will be addresses also by a
number Of other party leaders.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
AND HIGH WATER PLAYING
HAVOC AT WILKESBARRE
AND OTHER PLACES

proof of Galileo's saying. "The earth
moves" the laughter In France YVES
rs the laughter in America at Rev.
Mr.. Jasper.
Now no loss parsonage than NJ.
Polncare, president of the Astrono-
mlcal Society OF France. takes sides
with the Belgian deniers of astrono-
mical orthodoxy. The matter now
takes on more serious aspect. Sol.
emn discussers OF grave subjects have
taken this up to see whether accepted
notions on the motion Of the earth ara
visionary.
Flammarlon. the astronomer has
written rejoinder to Poincare. mar
shaling his proofs that the Galilean
theory is right and that Brother
Jasper was deluded.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
TOM JENKINS GOING ABROAD.

NEW YORK, March 9.-"Tom"
Jenkins. champion catch-as-catch-con
wrestler Of America, had engaged pas
sage to sail for Europe today. but ow-
ing to a wrestling match ho has on
for tomorrow night in this city he has
deferred his departure until satur-
day jenkins Is going abroad to meet
George Hackenschmldt. the Russian
Lion" who recently won the world 3
championship by defeating Ahmed
Madrali While abroad jenkins Will
also represent Young" Corbett. and
will try to arrange a match for the
American champion with Jabez White,
the lightweight champion Of England,
or Ben Jordan. the featherweight
champion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
RACE
WAR QUIET
ING DOWN

SPRINGFIELD. o., March 9.-The
negro element is SO thoroughly cowed
since the crowd of whites SET FIRE to
the negro quarter and shot into the
escaping negroes last night that not
one negro has been sben today. even
the levee district being entirely de-
serted, TIL militia nov patrols all the
leading streets and guards all public
buildings. Mayor Bowlus believes no
outbreak VIII occur today Judge
Bower today again said he would have
a grand Jury investigate the district
The fire started by the mob in the
negro district burned it. but nothing
else
While the troops have brought or.
der out of chaos considerable damage
has been done. 1t was found this
morning that the mob who had Sc;
fire 10 the negro quarters had destroy.
ed over $4,000 worth Of small proper.
ty.
This race war was the result OF a
threat by the negroes to avenge the
lynchlng Monday nisht of negro
named Dixon for the murder of a DO.
lice sergeant, and the general unrest
Of the people because of the lynchng.
When the mob moved on the Jail the
police were panic-stricken. as they
had had lively experience the night
before and being without sleep were
nervous and excltahle. and were only
partially successful in their efforts to
scatter the mob
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

tendance Of newspaper men from the
section embraced in the membership
OF the organization. Today was de
vated entirely to the reception of the
vi ,itors and in various forms OF en-
tertainment. After luncheon the edi-
tors We're taken on drive to points OF
interest in and about the ely and an
hour was spent Mt Indiana university.
where the editors were amused audi
tors at a mock Democratic national
convention conducted by the uniyersi-
ty students. The regular business
meeting Of the editorial association
will be held tomorrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
WHEN THE VERDICT COMES.

1t may be the duty OF both England
and this country to speak with clear.
strong voice when the time shah ar
rive for Russia and Japan to formu-
late their treaty OF peace. Twice has
Russia nagrantly violated her Piled gs'
TO MS to withdraw her army--or at
least the bulk of it--from Manchuria
and to recognize our treaty with
China. which entities us and the word
10 two open ports. Certainly she can
expect no sympathy from this coun-
Try while these violated pledges are
fresh in our memory, nor can she se-
cure our confidence in any further
verbal promises.-oLiusville Courier
Journal
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

great sum could be paid without any
disturbance to the money market and
announced itself ready to complete the
transaction. The transaction now has
been delayed until March rs.
Mr. Cromwell denied that there Is a
serious drawback in completing the
canal transactions. He admits, how
ever, that 1t will be some twenty
days, or possibly month, before the
final transfer can be made. and In the
meantime, he said. he was going to
Paris to attend to the necessary deal
ings there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

WILKES BARRE. Pa. March o.
This district for miles around is to-
day inundated and much damage has
been done. The river is 3ois feet
above tho usual low-water mark and
Is still rising,
After the Ice at Pittston broke last
night the river rose rapidly until the
main residential district of this city
is under three feet of water.
The people living In the low lands
who neglected to leave, thinking the
worst Of the flood had passed, were
today rescued by the police boats.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
TRIAL OF HENRY SEWARD.

DANvlLLB. Ind, March 9.--The
case Of Henry NJ. Seward. charged
with numbering his wife. near Fern.
in May. 1903. was called for trial to-
day In the Hendricks circuit court.
The case was brought here on a
change OF venue from Putnam county.
A large number OF witnesses have
been summoned and the trial promises
to be one OF the most notable that has
taken place hero In some years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

The Hill victory in New York is
said to mean Parker's nomination.
cycllst in London was struck by
the royal automobile. and the princess
Of Wales cares for him and has made
him gifts.
King Leopold of Belgium has been
sued for debt by his daughters and
tradesmen. The suit has aroused the
nation.
The Japs fred two hundred shots at
Vladlvostol1, each al cost OF $500 or
100000 for the lot. Modern warfare
is expensive.
The Missouri Pacific railroad has
rendered the governor and his party
special train 10 attend the opening Of
The St Louis exposition.
The Russians will not forbid the pur-
chasing of American wheat and 9th.
or eatables. The Russians will be
glad TO buy where they can the cheap
est
Miss Bessie Foster. leading wit
ness for defense in the Bolles murder
case. Is dead. The strain OF the trail
was too much for her In weak condi.
tion.
j. n. Stevens OF the Pueblo Chief
tain is in Washington. II is said he
is looking after Pueblo postofIlce He
favors the retention of the present oc-
cupant
The Polk county Republican conven-
ton at Des Moines adopted resolu.
lions favorlng the time-honored prln-
ciple Of protection" as against the
Iowa deal" The delegation to the
state convention is made up entirely
OF "stand-patters"
Miss Bertha Montgomery. the sub
stitute teacher in the Owensville, Q.
public schools, who say 80 pupils
whipped by Principal Laslie, has been
taken to the insane hospital at Evans
Vile and Is believed to be dying. The
whipplngs followed repeated disorder
in her room. Miss Montgomery show
ed nervousness during the punish
ment. and the next day became VIC
lent
What might have proved serious
wreck occurred on the C. q s. at Han
cock Saturday night. While coming
down a steep grade this side OF the
Alpine tunnel lone engine which
was preceding the regular train gol
from under control of the engineer
aud started down the hill. The engi
neer jumped and escaped injury aftel
which the engine ran one mile before
IT left the track. plunging into tn,
mountain side. 1t vas completel,
wrecked. The road was blocked fQ
several hours.
Corbett's clear-cut victory over Sui
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
eAsPen y LITTLE HIMSELF.

Many ear.Il computations have
ocean wave may rise in furious
story - Tn Atlantic has been 'amaz-
insl. ,empes. tossed in this turbulent
win er, but when the captain Of an
ocean liner reports that his vessel
safely outrode salty skyscrapers soar
ing hundred and twenty feet above
the surface of the average level of the
pillows he compels one to gasp for
breath.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
KANSAS EDITOR GOES BLIND.

WICHITA, Kans.. March 9.-Thom-
as Benton Murdoch Of Eldorado. Kans..
who selected Mr.. Hoch. a fellow edi-
tor for representative at the guber.
nntorial nomination which will be Civ.
en- him this afternoon. was stricken
blind last night and taken to his home.
There is small chance Of him recov-
ering his sight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
GRAND JURY MAKES
ELEVEN INDICTMENTS

TERRE HAUTE, Ind, March o.
The grand jury in session here has re-
turned indictments against eleven
men Of this place. The charge is con-
splracy in attempting to lynch the muir
derer of Jerry Duggins.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
A SUPPOSED MILLIONAIRE
TURNS OUT TO BE PENNlLESS

NEW YORK, March "a report
just completed. shows that Robert l..
Cutting. who supposedly died many
times millionaire few years ago.
was really penniless, and owed many
thousands of dollars at the time of his
death. He left nothing but lot OF
worthless stock. His assets are found
20 he absolutely worthless.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
elc SALE OF MINING PROPERTY.

COLORADO SPRINGS. March a.
w A. Otis of this city has Just pur-
chased for $4,000 spot cash the prop.
orty OF the Lendville Tunnel. Mining
and Drainage company. 1t was sold
by U. s. Marshal Bailey OF Denver
under a United States writ.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
ABE ArTELL vs.. PATSY HALEY

HOT SPRINGS. Ark. March g.
Considerable interest is manifested In
the 2o-rouna bout between Abe Attell
and Patsy Haley. which Is to be pulled
OF tonight before the Andy Mulllgan
club. In the event of victory for
Attell. who Is a favorite In the bet
ting. he will probably be matched to
meet Johnny Reagan here within the
next Two weeks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
FOREIGN TRUST FORMED
TO DOWN UNITED STATES

WASHINGTON, March s.-Consul
Worman at Munich advises the de
partment of commerce and labor that
a Central European Economic trust
has been formed to down the United
States, England and Russia in the
commercial world. 1t is said a close
relative of the kaiser is to be the pres
ident of the concern.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
FRENCH SHIP WRECKED
ONE HUNDRED LIVES LOST.

LONDON, March 9.-Reports re-
steamer Cambodge of 2500 tons has
been wrecked in the storm off Cochin.
China. and one hundred persons
drowned. The Cambodge left Ran
goon on Feb. II for Cochin. China.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
SCIENTIST SAYS SUN MOVES.

PARIS. March 9.--Thrce learned
men Of Europe now range themselves
on tho side OF Brother" Jasper. the
negro preacher who died in Richmond.
Va. still declaring THE sun do move"
When Pasquier and Flamache, two
Belgian scientists recently asserted
that there never had been absolute
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

= WASHINGTON. March 9-Naval
experts believe unquestionably that
the Vladivostok squadron has been
cornered by the Japanese. Ii is GER
tain they have got them where they
must either fight or surrender.
ST. PETERSBURG, March 9-No
news has been received today from the
Russian feet either from Vladlvostok
or Port Arthur The government re
CARDS the naval situation as being
very grave. and admits that the Jap
anese have the Russian squadron be
tween themselves and Vladivostok.
but hope the squadron can fight its
way out. A naval battle is believed
to be shortly inevitable Rumors are
again current that Russia will evacu-
ate Port Arthur.
LONDON, March 9.-The English
admiralty firmly believe the Russian
fleet is completely trapped and that
the Vladivostok squadron must fall
prey to Admiral Togo or Uriu within
few days.
LONDON, March 9.-There is no
yeriiication of the Toxic dispatch
which stated that the Russian Vladi-
vostok squadron had been captured or
destroyed by the Japanese fleet. Ow-
ing to the indefniteness of the report,
IL is given scant credence.
LONDON, March "a Toxic dis
patch says the greatest elations pre-
walls in official quarters as the result
of the general belief that the Japanese
fleet has met the Russian Vladivostok
squadron near Possiet bay, but so far
there has been no official news of the
engagement If it occurred as given
out, however, the officials here be-
lieve the northern Japanese feet is
quite strong enough to overwhelm the
cruisers Gromyiof, Rurik, Rossiya and
Bogatyi.
TOXIC. March "a japanese war
ship bombarded Fort Dalny yesterday
and then attacked Port Arthur is the
report given out today No details.
LONDON, March 9.--The Telegraph
today publishes more elaborate dis
patches from Toxic saying:
1T is almost reliably reported that
the japanese fleet has engaged the
Russian Vladivostok squadron at sea
yesterday. The result of the engage
ment is not announced. and it is fully
be'leyel the Russian ships were de
stroyei'
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
WILL REFER sMooT CHARGES
TO SUBCOMMITTEE

WASHINGTON. March 9.-It was
reported at meeting OF leading Re
publican senators today that It had
been agreed to refer all charges
against Smoot to a subcommittee on
privileges to continue the investga-
ton until next winter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
REPORT OF MRS. MAVERICKS
RELEASE is DENIED.

NEW YORK, March 9.-The report
that Mrs. Maybrick had been released
and that she had already returned
here was denied today by her counsel.
Attorney Decker. who said she would
not be hero until next fall.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
1000 EMPLOYEES GET
VOLUNTARY INCREASE.

NEW YORK, March 9.-One thous-
and employees OF the Manhattan Ele-
waited railroad system were notified to-
day Of an increase in their wages
amounting to 10 per cent
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
WELL KNOWN ACTOR DEAD.

NEW YORK. March "a dispatch
from Saranac lake says Robert Tabor.
the well known actor, and the divorc-
ed husband of Julia NARROW. died last
night
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
PRESIDENT NAMES
MINISTER TO PANAMA.

WASHINGTON. March s.-Presi.
dent Roosevelt today named John Bar.
rett as minister to Panama and Arthur
Beaupre minister to the Argentine re-
public.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
GIVES HIS LIFE TO
SAVE LITTLE GIRL.

PORTLAND Ore. March 9.-Osea
Brown, little girl, fell into the VIII
lamette river from steamer this
morning, and Sumner Smith, 20 years
old. son of one of the wealthiest and
most prominent citizens of this place.
place. jumped in after her. and saved
the little girl but lost his own life.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
REPUBL|-
CANS WIN

SEATTLE. Wash, March s.-Com-
plete returns this morning show that
the Republicans carried the city and
county election yesterday by large
majority.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
SOUTHERN INDIANA EDITORS.

BLOOMINGTON. Ind. March D.
The Southern Indiana Editorial asso-
citation began It's semi-annual meeting
in Bloomington today with large at
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
DUKE OF MARLBOROUGH
NOT TO BE vIcERoY.

LONDON. March 9.-The Duke OF
Marlborough Is not to be the viceroy
OF Ireland. He stated this morning
there was no foundation o the report
that he will succeed the Earl of Dud-
ley.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
NAMED AS OFFICIAL
REPRESENTATIVE OF MiKApo

TOXIC. March 9.--The Prince and
Princess Arisugawa have been named
as the official representa- es of the
mikado at the St Louis .sltion.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
HAS NO RIGHT TO FIX
TELEPHONE RATES.

KANSAS CITY, March 9.-rhe SUI
preme court at Jefferson City today
decided that Kansas City had no right
TO fx telephone rates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

Ivan has made him a top heavy weight
favorite over Jimmy Britt for tho fight
scheduled for March 25. When tho
hight was first arranged Britt. being u
native SON" had enough followers
to back him into early favorltism, al
though probably no bets Of any conse-
quence were made. Now that the San
Francisco fans have seen Corbett In
action for the second time this winter.
they are beginning to think that he Ia
some "chucks" after all He disposed
of Hanlon. another native son." but
the wise ones said after this bout:
Wait until he meets Britt" He has
yet to meet Britt. but from the show
Ing made last Monday night Britt
should go the way OF the others II the
champion keeps In training as he has
done for his other fights.
Colorado will have the finest pri.
vate mineral exhibit at the Worlds
fair that there is In the world John
f. Campion of Leadville. who has the
largest and most expensive mineral
collection ever gathered together, to-
day rendered the same to Governor
Peabody for use in the mineral de-
partment at St Louis. This will be
the first time any portion of this ex-
hibit was ever placed on exhibition.
The Worlds fair board will give Mr..
The collection is valued ut $250,0O0.
Campion bond of $125, 600 guarantee
nHninaf lnua Thu hpllinp
of the exhibit is $4,000 alone. The
specimens are worth more than Nifty
times as much as the bullion value.
Mr.. Camplon stated that he rendered
the exhibit simply because OF his per-
sonal regard for Governor Peabody.
This exhibit VIII no doubt be one OF
the principal attractions at the fair.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
THIS is ABOUT THE EXTENT
OF THE WAR NEWS
TODAY

WASHINGTON. March 9-Naval
experts believe unquestionably that
the Vladivostok squadron has been
cornered by the Japanese. II is GER
tain they have got them where they
must either fight or surrender.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

corbetts clear-cut victory over Sui.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

LONDON, March 9.-The Engilsf
admiralty firmly believe the Russian
fleet is completely trapped and that
the Vladivostok squadron must fall 8
prey to Admiral Togo or Uriu within
few days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

King Leopold of Belgium has been
sued for debt by his daughters and
tradesmen, The suit has aroused the
nation.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10
TELEGRApHlG AND
OTHER NEWS ITEMS

The Hill victory in New York is
said to mean parker's nomination
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

TOXIC. March "a Japanese war
ship bombarded Fort Dalny yesterday
and then attacked Port Arthur, is the
report given out today. No details.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

A cycllst in London was struck by
the royal automobile. ana the princess
of Wales cares for MIN and has made
him gifts.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-03-10

The Japs fred two hundred shots at
Vladlvostok. each al cost Of $500. or
100000 for the lot. Modern warfare
is expensive.
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-29
Northwood Notes.

Northwood, April 27.-Saturdsy
nice gentle spring weather and Mon
days fine rain gave the grass quite 9
nice start and with few days oi
warm sunshine the meadows and pas.
tures will all be ''wearin' o. the
green.
Mr.. Russell Nelson, of McConnells.
burg, Pa, is visiting his uncle. Mr..
johnson Nelson.
Mrs. Nettie Clements was called tc
Roundhead the first of this week ON &C.
connt of the serious illness of her moth.
er, Mrs. W.B Hamilton.
q. II. Patterson's new addition tC
his residence is ready for the painter
and plasterer.
Mrs. Maria Watt ana daughter. from
near the reservoir, visited at G. #.
Pash g home last Saturday.
Mr.. and MIRA Jas Ryan, OF Hunts
The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1904-04-29

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