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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
GEORGE PRIEST KILLS LYNX.

Telluride Journal.
Last Thursday over at Trout lake.
Geo. Priest was reading the paper and
giving his MONDAY meal an opportun-
ity to settle, when Mrs. Priest
shouted excitedly: George come
here: there's something after our
rabbits"
George rushed to the door and saw
large lynx grab rabbit. Turning
back he seized the loaded shot gun
and stepping outside the door shot
the lynx, which made jump or two
and fell dead. Just then two more
lynx came out OF the bushes, and Mr..
Priest was successful In getting both
Of them.
They have a family of pet rabbits
about the house and supposed the
animal was after these but investiBa-
ton showed that the rabbit in the
mouth OF the lynx was a wild one
which they had chased down out OF
the woods on the hill sides.
When the leader who caught the
game fell dead from Georges shot.
his fellows rushed out determined to
have the rabbit, which indicates the
animals were very hungry.
Last winter under similar circum-
stances, MIR. Priest shot four lynx
within Is minutes, practically from
his door steps. The region about
Trout lake is numerous with lynx,
bob cats. and other mild animals OF
this species.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

pioneer has done at some time in
some place.
He stood in with the management
of the Denver & Rio Grande railroad
company. and when that road was
built into the San Luis valley he, in
conjunction with Governor Hunt, laid
out the town of Alamosa, and made
quite a speck financially Later. in
1880 he laid out the city of Durango.
hiring men to locate the land and then
turning it into townsite. For many
years he held considerable property
here, but finally sold his last hold
ing in 1892. He still has a great deal
OF property in San Juan county, New
Mexico.
He was connected with the Rio
Grande road in some important posi-
ton when that road built to Leadville.
Six or seven years ago he went to
Laredo. Tex, where he built and con
Quoted an electric light plant. Gov.
Hunt was also associated with him in
his enterprise. About three years
ago he sold out and moved to San An.
tonic. Tex, where he has been living
since. and where his death occurred.
The telegram announcing his demise
did not state the cause, but as he was
known to be in good health short
lime ago, it IL presumed that death
was sudden.
Mrs. Luttrell has been spending
much Of her time in Silverton, as she
has two sons there and she owns min.
ing property which she looks after.
The remains will be taken to Ma
son. Tex, for their last resting place
Mr. and Mrs. Luttrell having a daugh
ter, Mrs. John Crosby, living there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.-Senator
Hanna. according to physicians bull
letin. rested easily during the night.
His temperature this morning was
l0l; pulse, 50, and this rise in tenn
perature is considered grave symp-
tom, DIR. Rixey saying it is an indica-
ton that the disease is reaching the
climax. Ordinarily the crisis would
come on the twenty-first day, but the
physicians are not informed as to the
exact date of the beginning of the SEN
ators Illness
This afternoon II is rumored that
the senator grows weaker hourly. His
condition, in fact, is very low and
there is talk now of sending for dis
tant relatives. 1t is now believed the
senator caught the fever at Columbus.
while there attending to his election
as senator last month. Almost an
epidemic prevails there. and it is
thought the distinguished gentleman
caught the germs while his general
health was low. He has been in a
worn-out condition for some time and
there is a question now whether his
vitality can stand the strain upon it.
Senator Beveridge was a caller to-
day along with six doctors. one a ty-
phoid fever expert, and upon coming
out. said THE senator is very
sick man
FULTON, Mo, Feb. Edward
Butler of st. Louis today was found
not guilty OF having bribed nineteen
members of the St. Louis house of del
egates for $1,000 each to pass the light
ing bill.
The verdict was ascribed to the fact
that the State presented only testi-
mony from confessed rogues
With trembling lips Butler thanked
the judge and jury.
1t is variously reported that the
jury stood at 10 or IL for acquittal
from the first, but the last man was
won over this morning on the eight
eenth ballot.
Prosecuting Attorney Folk was in
teryiewed and said he had simply done
his duty and had no control over the
jury, and 1t was their privilege to
acquit him they they 50 desired. Il
will continue the fight, however," he
said, "as we have already had twenty
one trials and nineteen convictions of
boodlers."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
SHORT TINE Loan.

To salaried people, both ladies and
gentlemen, privately. without secur
,ty or endorsement and without en-
ployers' knowledge. Easy payments
Also made on any good security.
PAXTON,
Up first stairway north OF Dali,
Democrat office.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

We are closing out our entire line
Of Eye Glasses and Teeth at rs per
cent below cost.
FOLSOM'S DENTAL PARLORS
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
SAY, GIRLS:

Do you know this Is the year you
will have to buy the valentines? And
you will find some beauties at Rich
ey's. The window display is fine. OF
course you are going to do the righ,
thing by the boys who have had eight
years OF 1t, And remember Richey is
the place to go.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

The Durango Business College. Nor
mani and Shorthand Institute open,
its second year Monay. September Z
in rooms IA and Is. Schutt building
Durango. Complete course. Specia
rate sto the hrst fifteen students On
rolling during September, Addres Bo,
l1l2, Durango. Colo
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
7. e. Peterson. the Funers
Director.

The Hub saloon has won popularity
for its daily beef roasts which are
unexc&lled In popularity and prep n
ton. The Hub buys the best OF .,
roast and never changes. and the 10
never any left for the fellow who II
iu late.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

When In Farmington have youi
team fed al Aliens Grand Livery Sta
BILE. west end Of town. Timothy and
oats always ON hand. Fine livery.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

See Thompson. the secondhand
man. for the best heating stores
Secondhand and new furniture at bed
rock prices. II you have anything 10
sell give him a call. Lower First ave
nue..
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Ute Nut Coal is best for all purposes
no breaking up. no slack does moi
coke. free OF dirt all hsnd-forked
$3.50 per ton delivered.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Those lunches with Coors Bee,
gives ono tone and health to the sys
tenn. The La Plata BottlinE Works
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Take $50 10 the Schutt Commission
company and see II 1t won't buy more
goods than OF the John Thompson
company. Just try 1t and avoid annoy
ance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Many bargains at j. b. Begue &
Co.'S New and secondhand store
Ninth street Shoe shop in connec
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

All white union labor at the Bank
restaurant.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
BEST in rhs STATE.

A full set Of teeth-Sb guaranteed
Crown and bridge teeth ". Colo
dninxs 6Oc and up.
DR. FOLSOM.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Buy your skates OF mo. Barney q
Berry are the best.
w. c. CHAPMAN.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

The ll.yearold Woodford whiskey
at the Antlers takes the frog Jut Of
ones throat any time OF day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Go to cunha's for ber baths and
best work.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
FOR YOUR

Cleaning and scavenger work cal
upon Mike Tierney. Prompt attention
at reasonable rates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

schutt's for nne groceries at lowest
prices.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Straub and Dale OF the Antlers
never overlook your wants. Their
lines Of whiskies are the best and
their cigars and refreshments Of ths
finest brands.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Do you want work. Advertise In
The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

Do you want help7 Advertise In
The Herald.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
School books at Richey's

T. E. Peterson. the Funeral
Director.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08
ThG HUE.

Serves juicy roast becf every after
noon. with other refreshments. The
Hub 10 noted for its md brands Of
liquors and cigars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-08

A jolly company Of Colonial Danes
made merry ut the residence Of Mr..
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
WILLING TO
STOP WAR
Japan Has Fought BraveIy, But
Is Willing To Stop the
Slaughter.

London, Nov. 10.-Japan unofficIally
has made representations to Russia
looking to peace. This action has
resulted in failure and such representa-
tions, even privately. ale not likely to
be repeated by Japan.
Although the suggestion OF pacific
settlement was made unofficlally, ii
actually had behind it all the weight
of an offer by the Japanese Govern
ment. 1t was made direct to Russia.
! No power acted as an intermediary.
The proposition was put forward
tentatively and unotficially SO that the
Japanese Government would be in
position to deny any report that it was
suing for peace.
The failure of these direct negotia-
tions, however, resulted in bringing in
teIvention within measurable DIS
lance. Foreign Secretary Lansdowne s
plea for arbitration yesterday evening
at the Guild Hall banquet is taken
here to he pointed suggestion to the
United States and France that the time
is approaching when the powers must
take some action.
1t can be definitely stated that Lord
Lansdowne made his speech with full
knowledge that Japan will resent
proposal looking to peace from the
three powers 1.-THE United States,
France and Great Britain.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
BOOKER WASHINGTON
Gives Sensible Advice to His Race
Concerning Their Action in View
of Election Results.

Birmingham, Ala Nov 14.--In an
address to the colored citizens, delivered
here tonight, Booker 7. Washington
said:
mot few have predicted that on &C.
count of the recent election many men,
bers Of our race would lose their heads,
would become unduly pompous, SELF as.
sertiye and generally offensive. With all
che earnestness that can command, |
want to urge our people in every part Of
the country to dsappoint those who
have made such predictions, by leading a
life Of increased usefulIess, soberness
and simplicity. remembering, as | have
often explained before, that in the long
run it is t. certain fundamental ideals
OF growth in property, intelligence and
high characteristics. together with the
cultivation OF friendly relations with our
neghbors of all races, that we must look
for our ultimate success.
The masses of our people are to dwell
for al time 10 the South, and here it is
that our destiny must be worked out,
and we can only succeed when we have
the confidence and cooperation Of those
about Us.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
FAIR ASSOCIATION
Is Laying Plans For Bigger And Better
Meeting Next Year.

The stockholders and officers of the
Maury County Fair Association held
a meeting last week for the purpose
of winding up all business connected
with the last fair.
After this business was disposed of
the question of mole general distri-
button of the shares of stock in the
association came up for discussion. 1t
was decided to interest prominent
breeders and farmers In Maury and
adjoining counties and get them to
subscribe for few shares of stock
each. By this means more workers
can be enlisted In behalf of the fall
fairs and the annual meetings can he
made even larger and better than the
fair of this year.
In case the Legislature makes an
appropriation for state fair, this
strongest and largest
association in the state wishes to be
IN a receptive attitude. But that is a
vain hope.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
CIRCUIT COURT
C0nyones and Organizes. The
Juries.

Circuit Court convened in regula
session Monday morning with Judg'
Holding and Attorney Gen. Garner II
attendance The morning session was
taken up with the organization. Fol
lowing are the juries:
Grand Jury-A. i EmmeTson, fore
man, Bate johnson. B. Harbisor, q.
A. Kinzer, Sid Anderson, L. b.
Bailey. Rufus Ledbetter, John Chad
well, j. g. Goad, d. A. Jackson,
Nelson Colvert, B. S. Crawford and
Jet Anderson.
Jruy No. 1-GeoIge Stephenson, J.
Fl. Kennedy, W. E. Gray. George
Allen, r. N. Moore, Il. W. Craig.
R. L. Long, Ed Mckee, ]. M.
Gregory. j. H. Roddy, X. j. Derry
berry and W. A. Gilmer.
Jury No. 2--Jesse W. Maxwell T..
j. Pennington. z. T. Pogue. John
Whitehead. f. E. Wood. B. +. Nc
Claw, W. j. Gibson. Thos. Fitzgerald,
N. G. LuEn. j. W. Hood. 9. T. Blu
ford, s. f. Fraser.
1t was decided to open court at .
a. m. and adjourn at 3 p. IN. allowing
fifteen minutes at noon for lunch dur
ing this term.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18

possible TO unite the opposition upor
any sufficient plan of campaign.
For the moment. therefore, there il
nothing in sight for those sincere
Americans who believe. as we do, that
many of the ends of Republican Gov
/ eminent. as we conceive II, are being
pIostltuted tc the merest greed for
money and office; that party spirit,
sordld and relentless. rules the hour
that a close corporation of more or less
corrupt but very able men are in the
ascendant; and that the warp and
wool of politics as politics is conducted
are rotting to the point where a break
IN the thread may cost us all that is
beneticent in our institutions, leaving
the nomenclature and the externals of
Republic, whilst, in point of fact,
giving rs an Imperialism not much
differing from that of the Caesars.
All seems lost. To organized Democ-
1acy, We fe#I all is lost. At least, all
is chaos Shall we, on that account,
lay down our arms and accept the sit
uatlon? God of the Universe, for bid
1t! Perish in the depths of Perdition
so much as the thought But, what
shall we do? How shall we proceed?
In the South, at least, we are polltI-
cally just where we were at the close
OF the Sectional War; much better off
In pocket; not outlawed exactly,
though if the President be given his
way, we shall partly be; but, touching
3 place and torce IN National affairs
wiped out, literally, absolutely wiped
out. We have nothing left but our
racehood and our manhood; for, pres
emily, we shall be robbed by the party
in power of nearly forty per cent. of
our representation. What shall we do?
We can hold together and maintain
our solidarity. not merely as means
OF protecting ourselves against the
Negroism of the Northern Extremists,
but as means of maintaining in the
Southern States some local votes against |
he corruptions of Washington.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
DEMOCRATIC
COMMITTEE
Organized With j. HI. Ramon,
Chairman and Jas. A.Smiser,
Secretary.

The newly elected Democratic Exc
cutive Committee Of Maury county met
at noon Monday in the circuit court room
for organization.
The judges in charge Of the election
at the various precincts made their re-
ports and the committee on credentials
seat, d the committeeman as named in
last weeks Herald with the exception OF
the 25th district
In this district, according to our last
weeks report, Granville Pratt and Sam
Glenn were to act as Joint committeeman
with one-half vote each. The COM
mittee on credentials decided, however,
as the district had only one vote and
Mr.. Pratt had received more votes than
Mr. Glenn, that Mr.. Pratt was elected.
There was only one nomination for
chairman, Mr.. j. II. Kannon, and
one nomination for secretary, Mr.. James
A. Smiser, and these gentlemen were
elected unanimously.
The committee then adjourned subject
to the call of the chairman.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
1900 MAJORITY.
Unofficial Returns Show Mr.. Padqett
Carried Eight Counties.

Congressman Padgett has received
reports from all the counties of his dis
trict. and while these reports do not
give the total vote cast they give the
approximate majorities and indicate a
net majority for Mr.. Padgett OF about
4, 500.
Maury gives Padgett majority of
!, 1877, Giles LIB. Humphrey 625, Dick
son 800, Houston 800. Hickman 800.
Williamson /. 400, Lewis 1870. total OF
5,445. Wayne will give Hughes ma
joIity of 900, and the latest report from
Lawrence county indicates a majority
for Col. Hughes of less than 80.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
NO COLOR LINE
New York Presbytery Votes Against
Drawing 1t in the Church.

New York. Nov. IA. The New York
Presbytery the local governing board
of the Presbyterian Church, voted
against the establishment of separate
Presbytery for the colored race, by an
overwhelming majority at meeting
here TO-DAY. The vote followed two
hours debate, in which Rev Chas.
Parkhurst, John Cox. Robert Booth
and Others participated. The PIesby-
terry has la members and of these
only three voted In favor of separate
organization for colored people. All
the PIesbyteries in the country are
now voting on the same question and
when the vote Is complete the matter
will be taken to the national body.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
AS WATTERSON
SEES THINGS.

we repeat whst we SAID Yesterday
In the chaIacer of an organized body
in National Affairs. the Democratic
party as it is constituted and led. can
40 little against the oligarchism now
nxed In power and hedged by fences
which nobody on the outside is hkeIv
to be able to scale
IL is as helpless as were the Federal
lists In 1904, as the Wings in 1853. and
not nearly so Ilch in leaders. Nor is
there In sight any combination giving
promise of better things. OF course.
we snail have all sorts of schemes of
new parties, as we shall have all sorts
OF nostrums for resuscitating the Dem
ocratlc party. There will. we dare say,
ne hight even for the label, GiscIed-
lted as this seems to be. Populism
has not yet had its fling, nor Socialism
Its opportunity. There are also the
accidents OF foTtune-the possibilities
and the chances of the game oose-
welt may do to the Republicans what
Cleveland did to the Democrats-four
years hence corn may not be so high.
wheat may fall to fifty cents, there may
he cholera In the Philippines and in
Wall street, smallpox in the stock
yards-anything- and yet, and yet. all
the same. there stares us in the face
the fact that, with the weapons and
resources all.in their own hands, ard
the will and wit to use them, the Men
in the Saddle are not likely TO ride
to He'll. On the contrary, they
are likely to strengthen their position.
to barricade their power, SO that
short of some dire CONFUSION they
will be hardly less potential In 1908
than they have shown themselves In
1904
Ii Mr.. Bryan, with his eloquence
and youth and promising layout on
paper, could not carry the country IN
1896, or in 1900, nor Judge Parker. !
with so much to commend him, in
I904, it is fair to assume that it is i'm
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
ROW In CAMP
Claimed That Treasury of prohibition
lists Was Looted.

Chicago. Nov. 10. The Inter Ocear
prints the following:
| AS result of the publication of the
dlscord among the leaders of the Pro-
hlbition party yesterday a letter was
made public in which treasurer Sam
uel Dickie, of the National Committee,
fatty accuses Chairman Oliver W.
Stewart, of the same organization and
member OF the Illinois Legislature,
of looting the party treasury and mis-
appropriating its funds. The an
nouncement was also made that an
auditing committee would meet in
Chicago next week to investigate the
charges and check up Nh. Stewart s
accounts.
The letter was addressed to Fl. p.
Fairs. Clinton. Mo-, member of the
National Committee, who was in
strucred to maintain strict secrecy
until after the election. The motive
for MIR. Stewart 8 action. according to
the letter, was hatred OF the Nsw
Voice, the official organ of the party,
and a desire to crush Mr.. Wooley, its
editor. and a former candidate for
the Presidency, and to build up
rival paper.
To accomplish his purpose Mr..
Stewart is said to have selected the
Citizen, Prohibition paper published
in Hartman. Tenn, the editor of
which was formerly dismissed from
the staff of the New Voice by Mr..
Woolley. Mr.. Stewart is said to have
$1,000 in booming the
the money going to enrich the
Golfers of James A. Tate. its editor,
and Secretary of the national cam
paign.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
BIG CRUISER ASHORE
Columbia, in Pensacola HarbOr
to Meet Secretary Taft, Has
Unexpected Trouble.

Pensacola. Fla, Nov. 10. The big
cruiser Columbia, which is to convey
Secretary OF War Taft and his party
to Panama, went ashore tonight in
Pensacola harbor at 8 O'Clock. and
every available tug boat of the port is
now on the scene endeavoring to pull
the wal vessel into deep water The
cruiser was sighted off Pensacola bar
Just before dark and it was thought
would come to anchor about daylight.
Instead. a pilot was placed ON board
and she crossed the lar in safety after
dark. At what is known rs Horseshoe
Bend, she left the course, owing TO the
fact that some of the ranges had been
destroyed by the recent storm. 1t is
expected she will be floate9 without
injury at high tide in the morning.
The Columbia herald. [volume] (Columbia, Tenn.) 18??-1935, 1904-11-18
Carmack' S Letter.

Memphis, Tenn, Nov 10
United States Senator E. w. Car
MACK was today sent the follow
ing telegram by the st. Louis
, Post Dispatch:
The New York Press Rep
says that the Republican House
will now cut down the Southern
States representation in Congress
to strictly white suffrage basis
Will you kindly wire tonight your
opinion of this course?'
In reply to this invitation Sena-
tor Carmack sent the fol owing
vigorous statement, rising above
any sectional bias and putting the
whole matter upon an equaDle
and unanswerable basis. 1.-The
Post Dispatch. st. Louis, Mo-:
The investigation Of the question
of limiting the franchise. as pro-
posed by the Republican plat
form, offers wide field Of inquiry.
1t cannot with even show OF
decency be made sectional, nor
can 1t be confined to particular
form of offense against the policy
of universal suffrage. To bribe
an ignorant and venal voter is a
worse crime than to disfranchise
him by law. Let the inquiry
cover the debauchery OF electors
in New York. New Jersey and
Connecticut, 10 Delaware in West
Virginia. MARYLAND and in
Indiana.
LET it discover the truth or
falsity OF the charges made by
Poetm aster General Smith as to
the election crimes committed by
the Republican party in Pennsyl,,
vapia. Let it show up Addicks ana
his relations to the present. adj
mipistratioD. Let us know whether
it be true that this vulgar COR
ruptor OF the youth Of Delaware
was supported and encouraged by
the President OF the United States.
Let US have all the truth as to the
expenditure of money by both
parties in recent campaigns. Let
us learn who contributed this
money and when and how 1t was
expended Especially let US find
out whether corporations under
the ban of the law have contrib
ted money to those whose duty
it is to enforce the law. :,
II, for one, will gladly join with
honest Republicans in AIRY honest
effort to purify the bal OF, but /! (
will not consent that the scope OF {
the inquiry shall be limited by /
Puritan hypocrites to suit their
own partisan and Sc tional pur-
poses. think che time is ripe I
for a thorough exposure OF cleo. I
ton methods 10 this country, and
[ believe that the South would \
suffer least fr5m public krowl- I
edge of the truth
"E. w. CARMACK." \