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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
COMBINE
DIVIDED
THE DOODLE

FULTON. Mo. Feb 3.-John X.
Murrell WAS the Hrst Witness called
In the trial Of Ed. Butler, charged with
bribery, today. Murrell was the bus.
iness agent whose delegates combined
and fled to Mexico. but Murrell re-
turned and turned states evidence
He said the combine existed for the
purpose OF controlling legislation. 1t
met and discussed the lighting bill,
and the combine fixod the price of It's
nineteen votes which were necessary
to pass the bill. at $75p00. Butler.
the defendant, said he would give $47,-
500, and told him to tell the boys"
SO, On Nov. 28. Delegatel Helms told
the members OF the combine that the
money was up and the "boys" passed
the bill. After a meeting the combine
went to Delegate julius Lehman's
house and divided the money. The
witness said each got t25o0 for their
vote.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
TO ARREST

GAIILATIN. Mo. Feb. 3--John
Meade, In charge oil the defunct bank
at Altamount, Mo, this morning said
the reported arrest at Council Bluffs
of Lee De Ford, the cashier, who Is
charged with shortage OF $4,000.
was erroneous. being based on tel
egram signed De Ford. which made
it apparently a fake. The Council
Bluffs police said they knew nothing
OF the arrest The warrant sworn out
charges DE Ford with defalcation. al.
tering the banks books, and receiving
deposits when he knew the bank was
about TO fall. The bank deposits were
S55l 900. and the alleged shortage is
}20,976.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
WEEDS AN AUSTRIAN COUNT.

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-Another was
added to the list OF American girls
who have welded titled foreigners
when Miss Margot Stone. daughter OF
Mrs. Joseph f. Stone, became the
bride today of Count Alexander Berol-
dingen of Austria. The ceremony was
performed In the church of the incar-
nation. the Rev. William M. Grosve-
nor officiating Count Rubido Zichy,
of the Austrian embassy at Washing
ton, was among the ushers, and the
other attendants included well known
young society people of New York.
Providence and several other cities.
Following the church ceremony. there
was largely attended reception at
the residence OF the brides mother in
East Thirty-eighth street.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
WILL DEVELOP SOUTHWEST.

CHICAGO, Feb. Both the South
ern Pacific and the Santa Fe have de-
terinined to concentrate their efforts
during the next few years toward the
sci dement, and development OF Texas
and the Southwest. c. w. Mckinney.
immigration agent for the Hartman
system, will tomorrow start with a
party of Chicago board of trade men
on a trip through Texas. and 1t is ex-
pected that the result will be an In
llux of fresh Chicago capital. A Chi
cago company is now organizing for
the purpose of acquiring extensive rice
lands in Texas.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04

would be hard to say. but as an ex-
ample OF what less prominent public
men spend can be cited the case of
Secretary Root. who has spent about
$4,000 annually in addition to his
salary of $4,000
Governor Odell once said that out
side of his salary Of $4,000 his first
two years at Albany cost $4,000.
President Mckinley, after Ave years
In the White House. had saved $3.50.
600. but he lived with extreme sim.
plicity. Mrs. Mckinley caring little
for society. President Cleveland's in
yestments were lucky and he retired
wealthy.
President Grant was the most elab-
crate entertainer before President
Roosevelt. and the next most generous
host was President Hayes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
ARRESTED AND CHARGED
WITH CAUSING WRECK.

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.--George Camp
Ohio. has been arrested on complaint
of Captain Harris of the yacht Roma
which was wrecked in the Bahamas
last December. The Campbells were
on the yacht cruising in an effort to
recover the coloneis health. Campbell
had the skipper arrested and he was
locked up for two months and then
BELLS punishment on the score that as
guest he interferred with the hand
ling OF the vessel and so caused the
wreck. Campbell has been released
on bail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
COLI

LAwTON. o. T. Feb. 3.--Undoter.
red by adverse reports OF the United
States government department Of
minernlogy. the citizens OF Lawton re-
Gently sent a committee OF assayists
and newspaper men into the Wichita
mountains to get samples OF alleged
gold-bear!ng rock. ordering one sealed
sample sent to President Roosevelt
To-day the committee made report of
their tests on 10 samples which show
an average of SIS gold to the ton, ono
sample running $l02.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
SHERMAN PARKER GOES
BACK To JAIL FOR
WANT OF GOOD BON.

CRIPPLE CREEK. Feb. s.-Tho
district court occupied this morning in
passing on the bonds submitted by the
prisoners who have been some time
In the bull-pen. Judge Lewis looked
them over, and declared the sureties
were not satisfactory and returned to
the custody OF the sheriff Sherman
Parker. Chas. KennIson. Davis. Foster
and Mckinney.
Judge Lewis was quite outspoken
in his declarations. He said: THE
charges against the defendants at the
bar may be as false as hell. but the
court must know that the bond Is cor
rect and sufficient"
The prisoners were taken back to
Jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
RESOLUTION
GOES TO SUB-COMMITTE

WASHINGTON. Feb. 5.--The sen
ate judiciary committee today referred
to subcommittee consisting of Sen
ators Depew. Mitchell and Patterson.
Patterson's resolution calling for
to investigate the labor
troubles In Colorado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
KENTUCKY REMEMBERS eoEeEL

FRANKFORT. KY. Feb. 3.-Today
was the anniversary of the death OF
Governor William Goebel. and in hon
were held by the state legislature in
session here. Addresses eulogisdc OF
the character and public deeds OF the
dead executive were delivered, and as
a further mark of respect to his mem
DRY both chambers of the assembly ad-
journed for the day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04

skaters of the country are numbered
among the entries, and the outlook for
successful meeting Is very bright
The four big events on the program
Will be the one-mile worlds cham
pionship. the one-half mile United
States championship. the five-mile
worlds championship and the two
mile United States championship. In
addition to these events there will be
a number of races especially for boys
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
BARRY FAMILY MURDERER6
MAY GET CONTINUANCE

NORTON. Kans.. Feb. 5.--The dis
cusslon before Judge Geigers' court
which convened today. turned largely
about prospect for a continuance in
the cases OF Chauncey Dewey. VIII
Mcbride and Clyde Wilson, who are
charged with the murder of the three
members Of the Barry family The
defendants lawyers and most Of the
witnesses are all here
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
MAKING ARRANGEMENTS FOR
NATIONAL CONVENTION

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 3.---Committees OF
the Democratic national committee
met here today and partially complet-
ed arrangements for the national con.
vention.
The committee on arrangements ad-
journed at noon to meet again April
10th.
The Jefferson hotel was selected as
national committee headquarters AZ
ter the committee adjourned Parker
boomers on the committee met secret
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
PIONEER DEAD

DENVER. Feb. 2-General William
Hammill. Republican pioneer and pol
itician and for years the Warwick of
the Republican party in Colorado, died
at 2 O'Clock this morning at St JOS
eph's hospital in his 69th year Ham
mil had a brilliant army record. and
for rs years was known by every pol
iticlan in the state
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
Welded IN ETERNAL CITY.

ROME. Feb. 3.-The American am
bassador and many members of the
american colony in Rome attended the
wedding today OF Miss Elsie Gregory
Jackson of New York and Mr.. Dem
ing Jarvis. Mr., Jarvis is resident OF
California. where he Is the owner of
several large ranches. Mr. and Mrs.
Jarvis will travel for year or more
on the continent before returning to
their home in America
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
NOT THE ONLY VICTIM.

Mrs. Neurich-We'll have to dis.
charge the butler.
Neurich-Because why?
Mrs Neurlch--He mistook ne for
my maid In the dark hallway last
night and actually kissed me.
Neurich-Well. he has my sympa-
thy. | made the same mistake my
self one night last week.-Chicago
Daily News.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
KAioEa WILHELM DER
CROSSE iS OVERDUE.

NEW YCEH, Feb. 3.-Nothing has
been NJ ,rd OF the big TRANSATLANTIC
liner f-iiaer vllhelm der Crosse She
is nov near TWO days overdue. but
no aa..iety Is ielt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
WHEAT GOES SOARING
TO THE DOLLAR MARK.

CHICAGO, Feb. 3.-Dollar wheat In
the sample room at the board of trade
became an actually today. This
price has long been the dream of the
farmer and gave added stimulus to the
bull movement in the pit this morn
new records
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
CANADIAN PACIFIC
EXPRESS WRECKED.

HALIFAX, N. s., Feb. 3.-The Ca
madam Pacific Express was wrecked
while running over the tracks OF the
Inter-Colonial railway near Halifax.
Seven persons are reported to have
been killed. No details are obtain
able as the wreck tore down the
wires. The train was bound from
Montreal to Boston
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
FAMOUS BOER LEADER
LUNCHES WITH PRESIDENT.

WASHINGTON, Feb 3.-Benjamin'
Vilioen. the famous Boer leader.
nnched with the President at the
White House today. Viljoen says
British rule is distasteful to both the
Beers and the British in the former
South African republic.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
SENATOR HANNA AGAIN
UNDER THE WEATHER.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 3--senator
Hanna is not 30 well today. He passed
restless night and was quite weak
although his temperature causes no
concern. DR.. Rixy says the senator is
run down. but is not in an alarming
condition.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
TEACHER Owes RECIPE
FOR SPANKING BOYS.

NEW YORK. Feb. 3.-Lyman A.
Best. president of the association OF
34O0 Brooklyn school teachers. that
has asked the board Of education TO
restore their ancient right to spank
unruly pupils. In explaining the move
ment for corporal punishment. de.
scribes the ideal implement for pun
hhmsnt- Il advocate = spanking on.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04

Boston printers to the number of
900 are on strike.
Michigan as we'll as Wisconsin suf-
fered from a blizzard yesterday.
John d. Rockefeller has resigned
from the steel trust directorate
.
A Denver paper is positive Colorado
has extensive deposits of radium.
New trial has been denied the mur.
derers OF Amanda Youngblood at Den.
yer
The Rock Island expects to be run.
ming trains to New Orleans shortly
over the Frisco line.
An effort is being made to effect
sale or lease OF the Adams hotel pro.
perty for the Colorado Republican
club
Chicago is badly SCARED over the
damage suits resulting from tho Iro-
quois fire and are demanding a new
charter
Tho ministers of Colorado Springs
have organized an anti.saloon league
We supposed the Springs was dry
town
Tho Chleftain tells about a Pueblo
ca tl..u yit,n ha, III y,l. lro
in length. Having nine lives the cat
is st!ll alive
Fire In the wholesale district OF
Louisville last night destroyed pro.
perty worth $500 900 and cost the
lives OF two nremen.
Tom Sharkey won from John Pien.
Ing in wrestling bout at Boston last
night. the match being for side purse
Of $1,000 and gate receipts.
The residence of the foreman OF the
Globe smelter at Denver was blown
up by dynamite Sunday night. The
wholesale conviction OF rioters in
Globeville seems to have little effect
on the lawless element
o
Joe Cans easily defeated Cauada's
7egillsiic champion Mike Ward, at De.
troit last night. Tho police stopped
the bout at the conclusion OF the acc.
ond round when 1t was found that
Ward had no show and was being
badly punished.
Congressman Burleson Travelled
5000 miles to pay 31.75 that he might
retain the privileges OF voter and
oflceholder In Texas. He forgot to
pay his poll tax before leaving for
Washington and when he tried to have
1t paid by proxy he was informed that
he would be disfranch!sed II he did
not pay It in person by Jan. 81
Capitalists are taking steps to pro-
vide tickets and expenses to the
Worlds fair TO be paid by the recipi.
ents on the Installment plan. OF
course only people will be furnished
these accommodations OF good stand
ing-it VIII be the same as going to
the store and purchasing goods on the
installment plan. The promoters will
charge extra. or obtain concessions
whereby II they lose on one now and
| then they will come out ahead In the
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
WAR CORRESPONDENT
GETS INTO TROUBLE

TOXIC. Feb. SACK London, who
wrote the Call of the Wild" and 9th
or books. who arrived in Japan re-
Gently as war correspondent, has
been arrested and imprisoned charged
with photographing Japanese fortii-
cations. particularly that important
strategical point commanding the en-
france to the Korean Strait
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
BANK CASHIER GETS TEN
YEARS IN PENiTENTiARY

CLEVELAND. o.. Feb. George
Rose. the cashier of the Produce Ex-
change bank who embezzled 31SS. 900
OF the banks funds. was today sentenc-
ed to ten years in the penitenuary,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
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 dne. on
course you are going TO do tho right
thing by the boys who have had eight
years OF 1t. And remember Richey II
the place to 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
NOT TRUE

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. Feb. a.
President John Mitchell OF the United
Mine Workers OF America stated to-
day that there was no truth in the
report that aid had been withdrawn
from the Colorado miners. but on the
contrary the organization had provid.
ed for more funds and more liberal
support for tho Colorado strikers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
FIERCE BLIZZARD
RACES IN NEW YORK.

BUFFALO. n. Y, Feb. "A fierce
blizzard ragged and fierce cold wind
prevailed all last night. Trains are
from 3 TO 10 hours late this morning.
and two deaths are reported due TO
the blizzard.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
SIX VICTIMS

HELENA. Mont. Feb. 3.--The bliz.
zard which has ragged for the past two
days spent Itself this morning and in
Its wake 1t left half dozen dead.
Two men were killed near kurtz and
two Swedes were found rozen to
death on the pilot of an la Jming en-
ginp
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
THE EMPTY BOX.

Miss Verisopht-Why wasn't Mrs.
Tiarabump at the opera last night.
wonder?
Miss Verjuice-She had such a cold
that she couldn't speak above whis-
per. no OF course there was no use in
her going-Judge.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
Ex-POsTMAsTER-G
UNITED IN MARRIAGE

LONDON. Feb. 3.-Thomas h.
James, former postmaster-general of
the United States, was married In the
Shakespeare church at Stratford-on.
Avon today. to Edith. daughter of AL
derman Colbourn of that town.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
SKATING CHAMPIONSHIP.

PlTTSBURG. Pa, Feb. "a great
smashing of records Is expected at the
national amateur indoor skating cham
pionships, which begin tonight at Du-
qnesne Garden and continue Til the
end Of the week. Some Of the fastest
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
MANILA ARCHBISHOP WAS
A TRAITOR TO SPAIN,

MADRID. Feb 3.--The Herald to-
day publishes documents relating to
the capitulation of Manila to the Unit.
ed States which go to show the Manila
archbishop was traitor to Spain. and
as president Of tho defense commit
toe In 1898 was in league with the
United States.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04

Gentlemep-You can't work on Ac-
count Of paralysis Nonsense. you
look as strong as | do.
Tramp-Well, you see boss, it's par.
alysis of de will dat I am troubled
wi,h.-Town and Country.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
FIRE DESTROYS BUSINESS
PORTION OF ILLINOIS TOWN

CAIRO. H., Feb 3.-The business
section OF the town of Grand Chain,
with a population of 500. was destroy
ed by fire today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
NOTICE

The annual meeting OF tho Duran.
go club is hereby called for Tuesday
evening. February Q. 1904. At s o'clock
p. H.. at the club rooms. for the elec.
tion OF officers for the ensuing year.
and the transaction OF any other bus
mess that may properly come before
said meeting.
HENRY @. BERRI. sscy.
Dated February /. 1904.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
GOV. PEABODY EXPECTS TO
BE A CANDIDATE

DENVER, Feb. 3-Governor Pea.
body Is keeping out OF factional fights
and today declined both invitations 10
banquets of the Wolcott and antl-Wol-
colt factions to be given In this city
on Lincoln't birthday. The governor
expects to be again candidate and
wants the support OF the united party.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
THIS IS WAR DAY WITH
RUSSIA AND JAPAN
AND LOOKS LIKE CORR

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb "A
Vladisvostock dispatch says the Jap
anese have occupied the entire length
of The Seoul-Fusan railway In Korea
with troops and have taken field guns
to Seoul for the protection OF the ie-
cation and are building cavalry bar
racks there.
a high Russian official declared to-
day that the Japanese had apparently
made up their minds that 1t would be
more advantageous to fight now than
later. He said: Russia cannot
climb down now. don't see the re-
motest possibility of war being avert
ol. AT the best it can only be post
poned short time"
PORT ARTHUR. Feb. 3.-Following
the japanese hostile preparations the
Russian squadron heretofore inside the
harbor, has Joined the outside feet.
The Russian fleet at Vladivostock has
been fully equipped and prepared for
sea, and the hnrbor is kept constantly
open by ice breakers. Russia's fleets
are in full battle trim and It looks az
though naval conflict is imminent.
News of The opening of hostilities may
he expected at any moment.
A mysterious statement has been
made to the effect that it has been ar
rang ID that should war be finally
be brought aL0,t. movement has
been arranged by Admiral Alexieff
which will give Russia dominating
strategic position.
On both sides today the color is
war and nothing else.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04

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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
for refuse from the city.

for refuse from the city.
Complaint was made that tho city
was feeding more horses than belong
cd to IT, Godfrey and Sites were ap-
pointed to investigate and report at
next meeting.
l.. G. Jakway wanted to build shed
for his wagons and farm implements
at the back of his store, but permis-
sion was refused.
The council listened to Mr.. l.. G.
Jakway's proposition to secure the
n change In the location OF the Fort
Lewis Indian school. This Ia q sub
ject OF much interest to the people OF
Durango and southwest section, and II
proper steps are taken will no doubt
assume definite shape In the near fu-
ture. Mr.. Jatway first referred to the
inadequate water supply at the pres
ont location. Mr.. Jakway stated an
Inspector had or was going to recon-
mend an appropriation OF $4,000 for
improvements at the present loca-
ton. He thought u total of 100000
could be obtained II new location
was decided on. Letters were read
from Congressman Hogg and Commits
sioner Jones, the latter covering tho
subject quite fully, stating that 1t was
against the policy OF tho government
to locate Indians too near a city where
the pupils were liable TO In any way
become contaminated with bad in1u-
ence. but four or five miles does away
with this objection and In this con-
nection the government desires con-
yenient locations where supplies can
be obtained handily with railroad fa-
cillties. Mr.. Jakway said he believed
a suitable location up the Animas VAL
ley could be secured for n reasonable
price.
Commissioner Jones, In q letter to
Mr.. Hogg. states that no ia not pre-
pared to report either for or against
the proposition at this time, couclud-
ing with the remark that II a suitable
site was secured and congress would
make the appropriation the matter
would then be given careful considerar
tlon. To get the facts and present the
matter In proper shape Mayor MO
Even appointed Messrs. Buskirk, Da-
via and Hanno a committee to confer
with the Citizens Alliance and report
in regard to the matter.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04
TELEGRAPHlC AND
OTHER NEWS ITEMS

Boston printers to the number OF
900 are on strike.
Michigan as well as Wisconsin suf-
fered from a blizzard yesterday.
g.
John d. Rockefeller has resigned
from the steel trust directorate
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-04

A Denver paper is positive Colorado
has extensive deposits of radium.
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-01

Editor Independent: The announce
ment by the Hon. Vim. j. Bryan of his
intention to vote for the nominees of
the late democratic convention for
president and vice president, falls as
painful II not an aggravating disap-
pointment upon thousands of his best
and sincerest friends. | allude to the
men OF the populist party who but a
few years before his nomination in
1896. had cast over 100000 votes for
Weaver and Field and which strength
had since that time largely increased
and was still growing. Yet at their
convention AT St. Louis. believing him
to be an apostle of every essential
principle advocated by the populist
party. as he had SO expressed himself,
and believing him to be leader Of
men OF such force and effect ms to
almost suggest the idea of inspiration.
decided To follow him with an unset
fish devotion: devotion scaled by
the sacrifice Of party they loved for
principles they held more dear.
More than million voted for VIM
J. Bryan at each canvass he made and
The independent. [volume] (Lincoln, Neb.) 1902-1907, 1904-09-01
New York PopuIlst Democrats.

The fight in New York against Dave
Hill, Belmont and Parker is a genu-
inc fight based on principles and not
a personal one at all. The men en-
gagged in 1t have been democrats of
the Kansas City platform kind. They
have received the same abuse that
populists of the west have had to en-
dure. Until now they have had no
way to register their protests against
the slave drivers of Wall street and
the devils own representative from up
the state. Now they come to the peo-
pies party with rejoicing. They did
what they could and made what pro-
test they could by letter and other
wise acting as democrats. an will be
seen by the following letter written 10
Dave Hin In 1909 by one Of the chief
promoters OF the recent peoples party
meeting at Cooper Union. MIR. Mullen
has now found. along with many thou
sand others a way 10 stand mp and be
counted. as protesiants against both
the republican and democratic end of
Wall street. populism Is simply JEFF
Isrsonian democracy. and when MIR.
Mullen speaks of loyalty 10 demo-
cratic principles" he means those prln-
ciplcs that populIsts have been Tight