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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
PooLRooM WAR KEEP
GAMBLERS IN DISTRESS.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20.-The Park
hurst socieoy today sent nearly 100
of its agents into the renderloin to
assist the police in the crusade against
the poolrooms and other gambling
places. The society raised a big fund
last week and this money will be de-
voted to the movement. With Met.
ropoliran Police Commissioner Nc
Adoo leading one wing and DR.. Park
hurst the other the lid is down tight
er than 1t ever has been before even
when Commissioner Greene was in
Mulberry street Today there was
hardly a poolroom uptown that was
open. There were some that had not
abandoned the game, but SO close
watch WAS kept on those places that
no one attempted TO enter, at any rate
from the street
Word was taken to the Tenderloin
police station this morning TO the ei-
feet that the proprietor OF two places
on West Thirty-third street was plan.
ming an entrance to his place through
a house between them, and three
Parkhurst men were sent to watch
the block
Half Of the Psrkhurst agents are
watching the poolrooms from the
street and the rest are chasing hand.
book men. who today swarmed about
the uptown hotels. At some of the
well-known hostelries on Broadway
there were as many as four OF those,
with their Offices in their hats, loiter-
Ing about the doorway or lounging in
corridors and bars, taking bets by
means OF pre-arranged signals with
their customers. The Parkhurst agent
kept the police informed OF the move
ments OF these men. and the result
was about the liviliest day for law.
breakers that has been seen for
long time
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
COUNCIL cuLLik0s.


City council met In regular session
last night with all present but Alder.
man Buskirk and from the enterpris-
Ing morning papers we trim out the
following of Importance:
Licenses granted Paulin 4 Co, w.
II. c. Folsom, F. p. Hall. l.. A. Mel.
son. George Goodman. Jno Jakino 4
Co. and Casad e. Co.
City Attorney Davidson said the city
had no authority to rebate money paid
city on account oil licenses.
Application of Leap q Morgan for
rebate OF liquor license laid over un.
I'll next meeting.
Light COMMITTEES instructed to in
vestigate advisability OF drafting or
idnahce for inspector OF buildings
wired
The question o! rebatement OF water
frontage tax for b. N. Freeman was
laid over until next meeting.
The Rio Grande Southern applied
FOR water meter rate for use OF loco
motives. etc. Laid over until next
meeting
D'NS "sN''u'I "ab 10
mp law In regard to annexing ceme-
terry to city so os to place water there
Light committee Instructed to get
terms of new light contract for next
Ave years.
Street and alley committee and
marshal instructed to have open way
to cellars and Easements on First
street placed in proper shape.
Water Supt. SchaIles reported the
works closed and all expense at the
pumping plant stopped
Fire and water committee given
power to act as deemed advisable In
regard to the Benjamin kindling yard
City attorney instructed to take
such steps as necessary to compel
commissioners to levy tax To pay city
judgments
Motion prevailed to have all com.
mittees report quarterly.
Adjourned.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
G. o. p. ACTIVE IN FLORIDA.

ST AUGUSTINE, Fla, Jan. 20
Republicans Of the Third congression
al district, together with a scattering
or party leaders from other parts OF
Florida, are rounding up in St Angus
tine for an important conference.
Some Of the leaders believe the time
is ripe for the party to assume an az
gressive attitude in this state and it Is
possible that the party will put up
candidates in several congressional.
districts at the next election. The
delegates to be sent to the national
convention at Chicago will he pledged
TO vote for Roosevelt's denomination
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
AMERICAN GIRL
wEDs FRENCH COUNT.

PARIS. Jan. 20--Miss Constance
LivermOre, daughter Of the Baroness
Seiliere and of the late Charles r.
Livermore OF New York, was married
in Paris today to Count Odon de Lub
ersac. Count Odon is the brother OF
Count Guy and Count Jean de Lub-
ersac and is noted duelist. Last
year he fought serious duel with
Baron Henri de Rothchild. Though
the De Lubersac family is not wealthy
1t possesses a fine residence in Paris
and several country places
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
ALWAYS ABLE TO FILL ORDERS.

The market, where you can always
depend upon supplying your wants II
that Of the Cold Storage. Having con-
nection with the cold storage plant
meats. vegetables and all things that
go to make up a first-class market. are
purchased In large quantities and TAX
en- out as used. This guarantees
freshness and free from germs Of all
kinds. Ernest Wstter gives the mar
ket his personal supervision and tsls-
phone orders receive the same care
and consideration a. though you call
ed in person.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
WILL BUILD HOME FOR
CRIPPLED COAL MINERS.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind, Jan. 20
The United Mine Workers convention
today adopted resolution to appeal
to the legislatures of the various
states asking them to make laws com
polling railroads to pay half cent per
ton on all coal taken from state
mines; to pay one cent a ton on all
coal mined, and the miners to pay
one-half per cent Of their earnings In
to common fund for the purpose Of
building and mainia ming home for
aged and crippled coal miners
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
OLD WAY is BEST.

A Springfield. Mo. teacher received
the following note from the mother
OF one Of her pupils on Monday ::
Dear mis-. You writ me about whip.
Ing Sammy. | hereby give you per
mission TO beat him up eny time 1t is
necessary to learn him lesens He Is
Just like his father-you have To learn
him with club. Pound nolege into
him. | wante him to git 1t. and don't
pay no atenshion to what his father
says. n handle him."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
FISH AND GAME
PROTECTORS MEET.

PORTLAND. Me. Jan 2O.ZThe
North American Fish and Game Pro
tective association began its fourth an.
nnal meeting in this city today with
delegates present from various parts
OF the United States and Canada. The
association. as its name implies, is to
aid in the enforcement of laws for the
protection Of the denizens OF forest
and stream from pot-hunters and other
ruthless slaughterers OF game. An In.
teresting program Of papers and dis
cussioDs has been arranged for the
present meeting which is to last
through two days.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
IMPLEMENT DEALERS GET
A. TER IMPLEMENT TRUST.

FtNsAs CITY. Jan. 20.-The pol
ic~ and ccn ict Of the International
Harves;er t,.npany. composed OF sew.
en- OF the iargsst manufacturers in the
world. was yegerely condemned by
resol'r,lon Of the convention Of the
We ern Retld Implement and Vehicle
Dealers association today by unani-
nous vote. Speakers. in angry tones.
denounced the trust for clipping the
dealers profit to a minimum, and for
trying to. tie him hand and feet by
ironclad contracts. and for changing
all trade customs " the establishment
Of agencies.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
MANY ACTORS IN NEED.

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-"Ten thousand
people are dependent on Chicago the
aters for bread and butter. Perform.
ances are stopped. but board bills con-
unue- Household expenses have to
be paid and no money coming In.
These things go beyond the joke OF a
little touch on the rialto. They
mean suffering and even starvation.
They form side Of the IroQuois ira
0sdy soAresly oonstdsred By the pub.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
LONDON PAPERS REFLECT
OPTIMISTIC OPINIONS

LONDON. Jan. 20.-All the local
papers here today reflect optimistic
opinions regarding the crisis In the
far East, excepting the London Times
Demorrison. the famous Chinese cor
respondent. cables that paper from
Pekin that optimism in Europe is
based on ignorance and AYERS that
Japan%s last note was the strongest
yet sent by that country and he says
1t means that Russia must fsa, or
back down
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
HOTEL FIRE
CREATES
A PANIC

CHICAGO. Jan, 20 Fire which did
damage to the amount OF $4,000 in the
Grand Palace hottl this morning
caused panic among the guests. who
were mostly theatrical people Men
and women rushed 10 the fire escapes
In their night clothss but the hotel
employees retained their presence OF
mind and forced them TO uSe less dan.
gerons means Of exit Louise Mitchell
an actress. was hemmed In by the
flames but was rescued by hremen
after being badly burned
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
HERMANN vs.. BERNSTEIN.

HOT SPRINGS, Ark. Jan. 2O-Af-
ter remaining dormant for long time
the boxing game is TO be resumed in
earnest in Hot Springs tonight The
opening show has been arranged by
The Wilmington Park CLUB and will
bring Joe Bernstein, the Ghetto cham
pion. and Kid" Hermann OF Chicago.
together for twanty-round bout
The two fighters are In good condi-
tion and an interesting contest is es-
pected to result
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
AGcrioNEERs TO ORGANIZE.

LANSING. Mich, Jan 20.-Auction.
GERS from various parts OF Michigan
met here today and discussed plans
10 form a state association. The chief
object OF the movement is to bring
those engaged in the calling into clos
er relationship for the better protec-
ton Of their mutual interests. partic-
ularly as regards matters OF legisla-
ton.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
JAPANESE SILK FRAUD
CASES ON TRIAL

NEW YORK, Jan. 20-The famous
Japanese silk fraud cases. in which
several prominent New York import
ers are charged with conspiracy to de-
fraud the government, came up for
trial today before Judge fvomas in
the United States circuit 60 rt. Vlve
Consul McLane OF Yokohaiu md John
c. Covert. United States consul at
Lyons. have been brought TO New
York TO give evidence on behalf of
the prosecution
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
FRENzlEO MOTHER
eEHEADs HER CHILD.

PoMPToN, n. j., Jan. 20.-Mrs
Arthur Oswald beheaded her oldest
child, boy of four years, with an axe
yesterday and today she is a raving
maniac. 1t is believed the woman
started to punish the child yesterday
when his little dog interferred, and
it is supposed the woman killed the
dog and then losing her reason, slew
the child also.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
FIRST EVIDENCE OF PRE-
CAUTION IN lRooUois FIRE.

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-The first evil.
dence OF any precautions whatever In
the lroquois theater was given today
before the coroner's jury. when Harry
Williams. manager OF the Bluebeard
company testified that the members
OF the company were carefully drilled
how to act in case of fire. 1t was this
drill. he said. which enabled them to
escape.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
EFFICIENCY OF FIRE DRILL
GIVEN STRONG TEST.

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-The efficiency
Of nre drill WAS given a strong test at
sub-station this morning when fire
broke out among hundred tons of
mail matter and twenty-five stamp
cancelling machines, weighing half
ton each were carried out OF the build
ing in four minutes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
DO YOU WANT THE BEST WINES
AND LIQUORS THAT CAN
BE HAD.

have just received q large stock Of
the following celebrated Wines and
Liquors: Rode-ick Dhu Scotch. Cue
cenheimer Whiskies; Berliner Kum-
mel; II. X. N. Apricot Brandy import
ed; Jues Belsnge Cognac ir bottles;
Nonpareil Rye-bottles.
Brunswick Manhattan Cocktails;
Whiskey Cocktails.
p. c. G. 4 Co.. Cognac. 20 years old
In casks, Imported from France. BY
the bottle or drink.
These are new goods to Colombo
and embrace the finest line Of family
Liquors.
No one can fnd an excuse to send
out for their family Wines and LII
auors. | guarantee these brands To
be genuine. Call. get prices and be
convinced
JOHN kELLENeERoGR.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
RUSSIA REGARDS U. 8.
STRONGLY AGAINST THEM.

LONDON, Jan. 20-A dispatch from
st. Petersburg says that the Russian
authorities regard the United States
rs strongly against them. Their lead
ing journal this morning says. "At
least America will be an open enemy
which ia preferable to a secret one"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
THEATER oWNERs WILL
COMPLY WITH THE LAWS.

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-Theater owners
here have concluded to spend half a
million dollars in rebuilding and safe
guarding their theaters. II will take
two months work. The price OF the
ater tickets is to be raised to $3.50 at
the best houses and lOwer-priced
houses will make corresponding in
creases
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
BETTING FAvoRs BRITT
BY SEVEN TO TEN.

SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 2O.-Betting
began rather briskly today in the pool.
rooms on the coming fight between
Britt and Young Corbett. To the sur
prise OF great many people. Britt
was the favorite at odds Of seven W
ten
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
WOMAN GOES CRAZY FROM
SMOKING CIGARETTES.

CHICAGO. Jan. 2O.-Miss Fanny
McNabb was declared TO be insane as
result OF the cigarette habit She
has smoked a package of cigarettes
every day for years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
TROOPS FOR RELIEF OF
GERMAN CoLoNIeTs

BERLIN Jan. 20.--The first dctach-
ment of troops to relieve the German
economists In southwest Africa from
$4,000 rebellious negroes will leave
tomorrow. The kaiser Is taking In
tense personal interest In the matter
and will probably travel all night
in order to make d farewell speech TO
the troops.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
COUNTY COURT HOUSE AT
BRIGHTON DESTROYED BY FIRE

BRIGHTON, Colo, Jan. 20.-Thc
Adams county court house burned to
loss OF 100000. All the county records
were destroyed in the fire, which will
make the actual loss considerably
higher than this amount. The fire Is
thought TO have been Of incendlary or
igin.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
WHEAT TAKES ANOTHER JUMP.

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-Wheat took an
other Jump today on the board OF
trade and prominent speculators pre-
dict that II will reach the dollar mark.
May wheat sold at 9lk. Armour Is
long and has profits estimated at
$ls7 900. bullish sentiment rules
the corn and oat market also.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
HER 1o3D BIRTHDAY.

PERU. Ind, Jan. 20.-Mrs Harriet
Houghtling. living near Indian VII
lage, Noble county, celebrated her
lO3d birthday today. Her mental fac
ulties are said to be good. but she Is
in an errfeebled state She counts
her descendants by the score
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

lie. 1t Is the stage side and ii Is
tragic"
These were the words of Miss Grace
Reals. leading woman OF the Bush
heater, She and Miss Elizabeth
schober. treasurer OF the playhouse.
have takensup the cause of the actors
who were thrown out OF work by the
fire.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
MRS. MEEkER NEAR
DEATHS DOOR

GREELEY, Colo. Jan. 2o.-During
last night 1t was supposed that Mrs.
Meeker the venerable widow OF the
founder of Lne Union Colony and OF
Greeley. was dying. but at noon today
she is still alive. although very low.
She is suffering from pneumonia and
old age
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
STOPPING OF CARS CAUSE
MANY PEOPLE TO WALK.

CHICAGO. Jan. 20.-Two hundred
thousand people walked down town to-
day because the feed wire OF the South
Side elevated railroad burned out.
which stopped all the electric lines.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
BOYLE AND LENNY.

LANCASTER. Pa. Jan. 2O.-Harry
Lenny and Crockey Boyle, who are to
furnish the windup at the boxing show
tonight OF the Lancaster Athletic club
have completed their work Of prepar-
alton and appear TO be In ans physical
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

The mule--he has load to pull;
He's happiest when he is full
And so is man.
Like man he holds patient poise.
And when his works done will rejoice.
The mule-he likes to hear his voice !.
And so does man.
The mule-he has his faults. It's true I;
And SO has man.
He does some things he should not do I;
And 80 does man.
Like man he doesn't yearn for style.
But wants contentment all the while.
The muie--he has a lovely smile;
And 30 has man.
The mule is som metimes kind and good I:
And SO Is man.
He eats all kinds Of breakfast food
And 30 does man.
Like man he balks at gaudy dress
And all outlandish foOlishness.
The mules accused OF mulishness;
And 30 Ii man.
st Louis GlobeDemocrat.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Be sure and take in the Hahn auc-
ton sale tomorrow.
Telephone reports from mountain
towns Indicate the storm Is general.
Ducks that have been observed in
the Animas valley are liable TO have to
take southern jaunt
Homer N. Hayes, aged 80, died at
Colorado Springs Monday from the ell.
iects Of swallowing a pin year ago.
%
The Reading CLUB meets with Mrs.
Rider at the strater hotel tomorrow al
ternoon. All members invited to be
present.
Martin Lachner arrived from Tel
luride Monday evening to accept q
position In the Job department OF The
Herald. With new type. fine station
cry and expert workmen no need in
sending out OF the city for commercial
printing.
A gentleman remarked this morning
that 1t was easy for some papers to
lift live" ads three and four columns,
when necessary. or course II they
were not alive they would not appear
day In and day out. No reputable pa.
per runs dead" ads TO make a show
Ing. It's not fair to the merchant who
pays.
The Herald scribe should be put
down as a weather prophet. In Mon.
days paper the prediction was made
that 1t would storm inside OF three
days and with one day to spare at this
writing. 2:30 p. M, snow is coming
down at steady gait with more OF
the white substance on the ground
than at any time this winter. with in.
dications OF continuation. II it will
keep up Its present lick for or three
days II will prove a great blessing to
this southwest section.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
HALL GAME, NOVELIST,
BROKEN IN HEALTH.

NEW YORK, Jan. 20-A London
dispatch says Hall Caine, the novelist,
is completely broken in health and has
gone to Switzerland. His friends fear
hs maJ never recover
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
ENGINEER Or WRECKED
KATY FLYER" DEAD.

SEDALIA. Mo, Jan 20.-William
rroeSie. the engineer OF the Katy
Flyer which was ditched at Boonville,
Mo, yesterday died today of his in
Juries.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

eonditios for the Eo. They are slated
Tor six-round contest anu as both
are fast fighters and hard hitters the
hsnt IL expected to be one OF more
than ordinary interest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

The Schutt Commission company
sells groceries as cheap rs can be OBJ
tanned In the state. Telephone your
orders.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Choice loans for sale. netting high
rate Oh interest
FRANK ELDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Hot lemonade and orange drinks At
Wallis
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
Hot clam juice at Wells drug stors

For groceries leave your order with
the 6chutt Commission Co.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Richey's candies rank ahead OF any
thing In the southwest. Always pure
and fresh.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
FERDINAND mANNLIcHER DEAD.

VIENNA, Jan. 20.-Ferdinand Mann
licher. the iaventer OF the Aannlicher
rife, is dead
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
DON'T FORGET THE pLAcEl
FOR WHAT,

black--at p. f. Grace's Coffee store.
J. S. TURMAN. Expressman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
FOR RENT

sevenroomed frame house on Fourth
avenue.
FRANK DIDREDGE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

All the latest Denver, Chicago and
New York daily papers. periodicals
and short story papers 1t Richey's.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Sam Wall Is the place to secure hot
drinks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
HALLETT-
SUSTA|NS
PEABODY
Special to The Herald.

Special TO The Herald.
DENVER. Jan. 2O.-Judge Hallett
this morning denied the Injunction
asked bv The Western Federation of
Miners restraining the governor ana
slate militia In denying tns injunc-
tnn the judge took occasion to com
mend the governor lri rrholi him 10
every particular. Attorney General
Miller appeared in behalf OF the state
aud The governor and the decision is
an important one
GRAND JUNCTION, Jan. 20
Judge Stevens denied the injunction
writ prayed by Carpenter. Miller and
others to prevent the militia from ar
resting and deporting men from Tel
luride. Service was not had on Major
flill but on Sheriff Rutan of San Mi.
guel county Attorney Teller of Pu-
eblo appeared before Judge Stevens
in behalf OF the deported men while
Sheriff Rutan was represented by
County Attorney Howe OF Telluride
Judge Stevens declined to interfere
with the state militia in the deporta.
tion of men and the case was dis.
missed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Hot bssl .ss = wars.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

School boo,ss At RleAsys,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

There will BE- . slaughter on eigar
cases At J. L. Williams. Do not miss
this chance II you want to bug.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Be sure and take in the Hahn auc-
ton sale tomorrow
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Ducks that have been observed In
the Animas valley are liable to have to
take southern jaunt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Telephone reports from mountain
towns Indicate the storm is general
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21

Homer N. Hayes, aged 80, died at
Colorado Springs Monday from the ell.
iects Of swallowing a pin year ago.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-01-21
THE MULE AND THE MAN.

The mule-be Is gentle beast,
He's satisfied 10 be the least,
And so is man
Like man he may be taught some
tricks;
He does his work from 5 to 8;
The mule-when he gets mad he
kicks,
And SO does man.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-04-01
Ohservances Durinn Lent.

Iheer are many old customs of Civ
ing or scattering money or bread and
cake at some time during Lent. In
some places on Palm Sunday cakes
were cast from the steeples of parish
churches to be scrambled for by small
boys, to the amusement of the by,
ISLANDERS. Says an old writer: Then
cakes must be caste out of the steeple.
that all the boys in the parish must
lie scrambling together by the cares,
tyl al the parish falleth a laughing" /"
Henry VIII ordered that the carry
ing Of palms should not be discontin-
ued but this was soon left to the peo-
pie as voluntary service, and only
the more or less secular customs con.
nected with it were continued. Young
people in certain parts of England
even to this day go a-palming on the
Saturday before Palm Sunday, and in
certain rural churches of England
slips OF the willow branches with the
willow buds. which the American child
calls 'pussee" (pusses), are stuck I'D.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1904-04-01


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