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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
REPUBLICAN. CONVENTIONS.

MADISON. Wis. May Is.-victor.
lous in one of the hardest political
fights ever seon in Wisconsin, Govern.
or Toilette is In full control of the Re.
publican state convention here today
and his denomination is conceded ON
all sides. SO FAR as II goes the vic.
tory is complete, but lively times are
Yet 10 come If the governor attempts
to dictate the selection of delegates at
LARGE to the national convention. His
aim Is TO prevent Senators Spooner
and Quarles from going to Chicago as
delegates at large. and We're he able
to control the Wisconsin delegation
he would lose no time in retiring Hen.
ry c, Payne from the Republican ma
uonal committee 1t is not believed.
however that his power VIII extend
that far.
The platform will express commen-
dalton OF the wise. patriotic and pro
gressiye administration of President
Roosevelt to whom promises will be
made of renewed allegiance and sup
port In regard TO state issues the
resolutions Will declare for railroad
rate commission, equalization of taxes,
and Endorsement of the primary elec.
tion law, which viii be voted on at the
fall election
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
BY AIReHiP TO THE FAIR.

ST. LOUIS. May 1S-A Louisville
real estate man named Best has in-
vented new kind Of airship In which
he proposes taking eleven friends with
him on a. visit 10 tne worlds fair. 1t
is claimed that so miles an hour can
be made in this ship. which is to par
tlclpate in the 100000 worlds fair
airship prize contests.
The inventor OF the Kentucky air
ship spent "a years at work on his
plans. and he thinks he has finally
perfected them. His ship contains Two
gas chambers. 30 feet in length and
six feet in diameter In the center, tap
erng toward the end The II wings
and the planes are made of aluminium.
The machine is to be propelled by a
horsepower gasoline motor and VIII
have two screw Dropellers, one in front
and one In the rear.
The ship Will consume about hve
gallons of gasoline from Louisville 70
st. Louis, Mr.. Best says.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
HOLDS COURT UNDER TREE
TO TEST NUISANCE CHARGE

NEW YORK, May ls.-Jnstice JOS
smoking a big cigar, held court for
half an hour under a big maple tree
in front OF 30s East One Hundred and
rwenty-iourth street, while represent
itiVes of the White Clover Dairy com
pany tried to prove by an objcct dem
onstration that the maple in question
was "A public nuisance and that the
city has been guilty of negligence in
permitting one of It's limbs To obstruct
the roadway. The dairy folks allege
that. AT i.35 O'Clock in the morning
OF November 10 last, one OF its milk
wagons ran into the low lying limb
and was smashed, milk was spoiled
and they think the city should pay
them 1855 damages. One OF the
dairy's milk wagons was on hand and
the driver was told to drive under the
Tree. The driver was proud of his po-
sition in the public eye. He whipped
up, came at that tree on the run and
probably would have carried away the
whole roof of the milk cart had not
Judge, witnesses and counsel jumped
into the gutter and stopped the horse
Just in time The city surveyors man
measured on with alarcity line IL
inches from the curb and marked II
off. Then the wagon passed under
the limb. The limb Just grazed the
wagon roof. Il believe that the limb
IL public nuisance decided Judge
Joseph There Is no doubt in my
mind that, for the safety of the high
way. 1t ought TO be and must be am
putated As TO the damages. shall
reserve my decision"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
From Wednesdays Daily:
TOM To5lN's DESCENDANTS.
Twelve Great Grand Children in pu
range.

The funeral OF Tom Tobin was to
have occurred yesterday morning. but
Mrs. Breen. of Silverion, the Oldest
daughter. wired that she wanted to
see her fathers remains once more
and asked that the funeral be post
poned until she arrived.
Tom Tobin was born In st, Louis 81
years ago He was never a member
OF any secret order for the reason that
no secret orders existed in the new
countries where he happened to be un.
I'll he was too old to join He has
spent his declining years on the ranch.
four miles from Fort Garland. where
most of his children were born. His
eyesight remained fairly good to the
last and he often gave exhibitions
ci his skill at shot when asked to
do so by his friends. Notwithstanding
his great age, he stil possessed a
wonderful accuracy of aim He was
fond of driving. and frequently drove
10 town alone, driving fiery team
and managing them with perfect ease.
He had three daughters and one
son, all OF whom are living They are
Mrs Mickey Breen of Silrerton. Mrs
Newton OF Alamosa, Mrs. VIM. Car
sen OF Fort Garland, who conducts the
hotel there, ami Mrs. John Tobln of
san Luis village, John has been
blind for some years Mrs Carson is
at present i'll in Pueblo. She was the
youngest daughter of Tobin and mar
ried the oldest son of Kit Carson. In
addition to the children there are sey.
eral grandchildren and great M AZ
great grandchildren, there being Z
the last in Durango alone.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
ILLINOIS CONVENTION
STILL IN A DEADLOCK

SPRINGFIELD. Ills, May lS.-The
i9th ballot on the gIbernatorial nom.
lnation with which the Republican
state convention opened today's ses-
sion, resulted as follows: Yates, 4S3 !;
Deneen, 442; Lowden. 1856, Hanilin,
il2; Sherman, Warner and Pierce, 81
between them.
SYRINGE lELD. Ills, May lS.-At
noon the 40th and 4lst ballots showed
no material change and the conven-
don adjourned until O'Clock.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
OHIO CONVENTION
ENDORSES ROOSEVELT

COLUMBUS. O., May lS.-The Re
publican state convention convened to-
day and appointed committees and
adopted platform which expresses
renewed confidence in Roosevelt and
pledges its support for his nomina-
lion. Governor Herrick and the last
legislature is highly commended. The
platform demands continued protection
Of American industries and labor and
sound finance, and the enforcement
" laws against unjust discrimination
Dyacomblnations in restraint of trade.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
AEROHAUT FALLS INTO
RIVER AND is DROWNED

VAN buren,. Ark, May 1s.-E. T.
Limbecker, a professional aeronaui.
made a balloon ascension and para
chute leap this afternoon. He alight-
ed in the Arkansas river, on the south
side OF the city. and was drowned.
After the balloon left the earth he
realized that he would he carried over
the river and shouted to the crowd
to watch the river. AS soon as he had
reached a safe altitude, he tried to cut
loose. but when he did succeed he was
over the river His home was In 81.
Paul. Kan. His body has not been re
covered.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
JUSTICE OF THE PEACE
FOR FiFTY-ONG YEARS.

FORT SCOTT, Kans, May 1s.-
Judge William Margraye. aged 30, and
the Oldest justice OF the peace in Kan
sas If not in the United States. Is dy-
ing al his home here, He was ap-
pointed the first justice Of the peace
Of the Territory OF Kansas by Govern
or Reeder in 1854. He has been elect
ed every two years since then for the
past 81 years, and in point OF contin-
ous public service probably holds the
record. He saw the first steamboat
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
czAR's s6TH BIRTHDAY.

ST. PETERSBURG, May 1S.--The
foreign ambassadors called upon the
czar today and on behalf of their re-
spectlye sovereigns and rulers present
ed their congratulations on the occas-
ion of the cars 36th birthday. The
anniversary was observed throughout
the empire with decorations and spe-
cial services in the churches The
capital was ablaze with color. but ow-
ing to the situation in the far East
the customary court reception and
ether social functions were not held.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
SLEEPING GIRL FOUND
on TOP OF A HIGH ttAk

SHERIDAN, Colo, May lS.-About
6 o'clocl. this morning little Margeter
Tarlin, a i-year-old girl, was found by
searching party on top of one OF
the tallest peaks in this section. The
little one was missed about 8 O'Clock
last night, and during the entire night
400 men, women and cnildren from
This section wandered over the coun-
try in hopes OF finding her. The child
was asleep on top OF the peak, and al
though the night had been cold ana
frosty. the child was found to be
unharmed in any manner
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
PARADISE FOR HoHoEs.
Mexico the Haven to Which American
Tramps are Drifting.

AS far as immunity from arrest Is
concerned. the American tramp In
Mexico enjoys Il paradise which his
brother In the United States might
well envy. Vagrancy Is not the crime
in the land OF manana that In the
popular mind II has become In the
greater and progressive republic Of
the North. Not many miles from the
Mexican border the tramp comes into
conflict with severe statutory laws
that have been enacted for the sup
precision OF one OF the growing evils
OF modern civilization. There are sew
eral towns In Texas where the hobo
Is given scant courtesy and his depar.
ture requested with little ceremony.
There is a town In Arizona that
adopted a plan OF Kidding itself Of the
tramp nuisance few years ago which
while lacking In the principle Of hui
manlty. was successful in cffectually
disposing Of the i,inerant beggar.
The plan was this. AS soon as a
tramp was spotted. even before any
overt act OF begging or other misde-
meanor was committed. he was es-
corted to the city hall by policeman.
where he was closely examined by the
mayor. who took pains to fnd out II
the man was really a professional
tramp or not. His hands were exam
lned. and II they showed horns he was
given the benefit OF a doubt and told
10 leave town. which he generally did,
but II his hands bore no evidence OF
labor recently performed, and the ma
yor was satisfied that he was genu-
inc tramp, the enemy OF soap was con-
ilned in the city joil. where he was
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
FILED FOR RECORD.

John l.. Singer to Carrie Singer,
warranty deed Tor land In section H.,
township 50 north range 8.
William Ray ct al so Alexander
James, warranty deed for lots in Bay
field, consideration, S140.
Alexander James to Archibald Camp
bell warranty deed for lots /, 2, 3. A..
and 3, in block 4. Durango; S3l5.
Robiey d. smith to Charles & Herr
quit claim deed to land in sections IL
and H. township 80 north range q;
sl35.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
MILLIONAIRE DEWEY MUST
PAY $500 MONTHLY ALIMONY

MANHATTAN. Kan. May 1s--The
application made by Mrs. Gertrude NJ.
Dewey before Judge Sam Klmble to-
ed in the sum of $500 a month. She
was also allowed to occupy one of the
best Dewey residences. This action
was taken pending the suit for per
manent allmony brought by Mrs.
Dewey against c. p Dewey. the for.
mer Chicago millionaire.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
WISCONSIN REPUBLICANS
HOLDING CONVENTION.

MADISON, Wis, May 1S.-The Re
publican state convention opened here
his morning. Though Senator Spoon
er will head the delegation to the na-
tional convention, the state is divided
IN the question OF governor. the place
being closely contested between Con
gresham Cook and Gov. La Toilette.
who has already held TWO terms.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
HE SAID HE WOULD
KILL THE PRESIDENT

NEW YORK. May WilliamHed-
erman, aged 20. last night, after a few
words. shot and seriously wounded his
mother. Al the hospital Mrs. Heder-
man said her son was not OF sound
mind, and that he had frequently de-
clared that as soon as he got enough
money he would go to Washington
and kill President Roosevelt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
PREsBYTERIAN CHURCH
ASSEMBLY TO MEET

BUFFALO. May 1S.-The 1lCth gen.
eral assembly Of the Presbyterian
church conyenes here tomorrow for a
ten days session. All the high OIL
cials of the church and, about 1900
people Will be present
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
CRUISER DENVER FORMALLY
TRANSFERRED TO V. S.

PHILADELPHIA, May lS.-The for
NAL transfer of the United States cru
iser Denver has been made at the
Philadelphia navy yard to Capt. Muir
dock who will command the vessel
A crew of 50 men and large number
OF marines have been sent aboard
from the receiving ship Lancaster.
The Denver VIII not leave here Tor a
cruise until sometime later.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
MANY OEsERTioNs AMONG
UNCLE SANS SOLDIERS

FORT LEAvENWoRTH. Kans.,
May lS.-Forty desertlons In the past
10 days Is the record of two batalIIons
of the Sixth infantry now encamped
on the rifle range here. One company
alone lost l6 men. The figures are
unprecedented In army annals.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
KNIGHTS OF PYTHlAS
ELECT GRAND CHANCELLOR

HUTCHINSON, Kan, May IS
Geo. NJ. Culver of Concordia, was elect
ed grand chancellor OF the knights OF
Pythias AT the meeting of the grand
lodge today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
CITY COUNCIL.

All members were present at the
meeting of the city council last night
The minutes OF the previous meeting
were read and approved.
Pool and billiard license was grant
ed To ]. l.. Williams and liquor IL
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
CHICAGO TRANSFERS
WIN THEIR STRIKE.

CHICAGO, May 1S.-The lockout OF
the teamsters has been settled by CIV
Ing them a straight eleyen-hour work
day and an advance of 60 cents week.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

DENVER. May 1s-The returns
from yesterdays election are still in
complete at noon. but on the face of
the votes and estimates based on their
ratio there is hardly any doubt that
Speer Is elected mayor by G000.
The Republicans are taking steps to
contest the election.
The vote OF the labor unions was
almost solid for Speer, which was In.
tended as a rebuke to Governor Pea.
body's labor policy and the nomination
by the Republicans of Springer. who
Is a prominent Citizens alliance man.
DENVER. May lS.--It is evident at
noon that Speer has been chosen the
FIRST mayor of Greater Denver by a
plurality which VIII run over 5000. The
other candidates on the Democratic
ticket are elected by majorltIes run.
ming from 1000 to 10000. The board
of supervisors and the board of alder
men are both Democratic.
While the Republican committee
comedies that Mr.. Speer has large
plurality on the face of the returns.
they have planned to carry the matter
into the courts TO contest the proceed.
lngs. They nllege that fully l0.U
illegal votes We're cast yesterday and
AT they have evidence to prove 1t.
.
DENVER, May lS.--Speer's pur-
ality Is conceded TO be 64sl: s. H. Al
exander, assessor, plurality. 1O.949;
Wilson. for auditor. SAG: Armstrong
for sheriff. G012.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

Denmark. which produces an i'm
mense quantity OF butter, has an av-
erage of one COW for every two in
habitants.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19
RUSSIANS LOSING HEAVILY
AND RETREAT IN CON-
FUSION

LONDON. May 1s-It is reported
here this evening th.t a battle has been
fought at Hia Chang and the Russians
were defeated with heavy loss. falling
back in confusion. News OF continual
heavy fighting continues TO be recelv.
ed here
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

FARGO, n, D.. May 1S,-There was
full attendance OF delegates and
many visitors present this morning at
the opening OF the Republican state
convention The convention viii
VIII choose eight delegates and as
many alternates to represent the state
at the national convention at .Chica-
60 The state nominating convention
wiz be held qt Grand Forks In July.
Today's convention VIII indorse Roose-
volt Tor renom.natlon.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

ascend the Missouri river He was
born in Gasconade county Mo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

mere HIS evening Lni.t battle has been
fought AT Hia Chang and the Russians
were defeated with heavy loss. falling
back in confusion. News OF continual
heavy fighting continues TO be recelv.
ed here.
TOXIC, May lS.-The commander
landing the japanese army at Lao
Tung peninsula reports that between
the 5th and 9th they had daily skir-
mishes with the enemy The Japanese
detachments successfully drove back
the Russians and destroyed the rail-
way and telegraph. AT i'ulantien on
the 10th. after severe fighting the
Japanese occupied the heights above
about three miles from Kanchow
The Japanese casualties were l46 in
cluding nine officers wounded.
LONDON, May lS.-Information in
confirmation of the reports that Gen
eral Kuropatldn's retreat from Lao
Yang 10 Mukden was cut of came
from various sources today, including
Toxic TWO divisions OF Japanese
guards are reported to be within strik
ing distance OF this line.
ST. PETERSBURG, May 1s.-The
czar reviewed the artillery at Blel-
gorod today and made a speech in
which he expressed confidence that
they would uphold honor and win re
nown in their fight with the bold and
powerful enemy"
Ii is understood that the Russian
government has purchased an army
transport from Spain.
Orders were issued today for the
formation oil Siberian balloon de
tachment for service in the far East.
ST. PETERSBURG, May lS.-The
czarina is said To be on the verge oil
break down. Recent scandals in the
Red Cross funds, the attempts on the
life OF the cZar and the Russian re
verses, coming right in rapid success
ion have borne heavily on her ma
jesty and she cannot stand the strain.
The car also shows the effects OF the
past few months. Both their maJes-
ties were bitterly opposed to the war.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

SACRAMENTO. Cal. May is-The
Republican state convention Is being
held here today for the selection of
delegates TO the Chicago convention.
The platform will come out strongly
for Rooseyelfs denomination. The
only uncertainty in connection with
the gathering relates to the selection
Of new state committee. In this
considerable Interest is manifested as
1t Will have a bearing ON the state
campaign two years hence.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich May n
four delegates at large to the national
Republican convention at Chicago are
TO be chosen at the convention of Mich
gan Republicans which was called to
order in the Auditorium shortly before
noon today by Senator Burrows. 1t Is
expected that the convention will be
harmonious 30 far as the choice of
delegates Is concerned, and that the
administration of President Roosevelt
will be indorsed. and the delegates
pledged 10 vote for his nomination at
Chicago The state convention to
nominate a state ticket VIII be held at
Detroit later In the summer.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

LINCOLN. Neb, May 1S-The Ne.
braslSa Republican convention was
called to order In the Auditorium this
afternoon. The convention Will nom
inalo fun state ticket, adopt plat
form and choose delegates at large to
the Chicago convention. Everything
points to a harmonious gathering. The
denomination OF Governor Mickey is.
ass.Ted and no great difficulty is an.
iicpated in making mp the rest of the
state ticket The platform viii en-.
doFse President Roaseyeits admins.
.rat.on and the Delegates at large will
be instructed to vote for him On rec.
ommondaiun OF the state committee
the convention viii select candidate
10 succeed Charles II. Dietrich in the
United States senate. The choice will
fal! on Congressman e J Burkett.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

LARAMIE, Wyo. May 1s.-Wyo.
ming Republicans are holding a state
convention here today for the seiec.
ton Of delegates 10 the national con.
yentlon The party is unit for
Roosevelt and the delegates to Chi.
cago Will be instructed to vote for his
denomination
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-05-19

DIES MONIES. Iowa. May ls.-The
Republican state convention in ses-
sion here today for the selection of
delegates at large 10 the national con
yontion Us attracting wide attention.
There Ia a contest for the control Of
the delegation 10 the Chicago conyen.
tion, Governor Cummlns and the
Iowa idea advocates on the one hand
ana the stand pai" element on the
other. There is no opposition to Sen.
ators Allison and Dolliver as memhera
of the "The Big Four" and Governor
Cummins is likewise conceded
place on The delegation. The fight Is
over the fourth place. The stand
pat" element Is insisting on the choice
Of ] w Blythe of Burlington, who is
their recognized leader. while the
Cummins faction is working to secure
the selection Of A. b. Funk
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-05
ANerY Close Call.

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lamy. a locomotive fireman. of Bur
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Cured After Suffering 10 Years.

l.. +. Hare. superintendent Miami
Cycle d Manufacturing company. Mid
dletown. Ohio. suffered for 10 years
with dyspepsia. He spent hundreds
Of dollars for medicine and with doc
tors without receiving any perma-
nent benefit. He says: One night
while feeling exceptionally bad l was
about 20 throw down the evening pa
per when l saw an item in the paper
regarding the merits of KodOl Dys-
pepsia Cure. / concluded to try it,
and while | had no faith in it, / felt
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l recommend Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-05
ALegend of Nantucket.

About Vineyard sound there are nu-
merous legends of famous Indian
giant. 1t is said that the rocks at Sea-
comet are the remains of his wife.
whom he threw into the sea there. He
turned his children into fishes and emp
tying out his pipe one day formed Nam
tucket out of its ashes. This latter
story of Nantuckets source must ac-
count likewise for the well known story
of that old Nantucket captain who was
accustomed to make his reckonings by
tasting the earth brought up on sound
ing. One day the lead was dipped in
some earth brought on board ship from
the island, and the captain, after tast-
ing, leaped from his berth in great
excitement, eXclaining, "Nantuckets
sunk, and here we are right over old
Marin Hacketts gardenw Naturally
he would recognize the taste of tobacco
ashes.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-05
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1904-01-05

REGULATIONS were resumed in all the
public school buildings yesterday.
At tfe high school the attendance of
391 broke all previous records and en-
phasized the difficulty of providing
adequate quarters for all the pupils.
The building is taxed To its capacity
and beyond. and with the incoming
class of 90 pupils. every recitation
room in the building is full. When the
new high school was erected in 1894
with an assembly room of go seats
il was felt that accommodations for
- years had been provided, but they
were insufficient for even less than 10
years, the city having grown beyond
the anticipationS of all but the most
enthusiastic.