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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
ST. LOUIS AGAIN
VISITED BY TORNADO


ST LOUIS. Aug. 20-North St.
Louis was subjected to a damaging
tornado late yesterday. in which one
life was lost and property was dam
aged to the extent of possibly $780,
600. The terrible force first struck
at Nineteenth and Anglerod streets.
sweeping along Anglerod several
blocks and then turning north to the
river. destroying much property along
the river front. Several houses on
the Illinois shore near Madison were
demolished Venice and Granite City,
small towns adjoining Madison, were
struck and several buildings destroy
ed or damaged and a number of peo-
pie injured. All telegraph and tele-
phone poles in North st. Louis in the
path of the cyclone were blown down.
and a number of large factories were
badly damaged.
A street car containing passengers
was struck by falling pole and sew
eral people injured. The Neidring-
haus mill sustained the greatest dam
age of any one institution, the dam
age amounting to s25.000
The police and fire department did
heroic work In rescuing injured per
sons after the tornado. ambulances be-
ing loaded with injured for hospitals.
The city Of St Louis proper was not
affected by the tornado.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
CHANCE CHIEF POSTAL CLERK.

WASHINGTON, d. c., Aug 20
Merritt o. Chance. formerly Secretary
Roots private secretary. and recently
head of the Bureau TO Purchase Sup
plies for the Postotilce Department.
in succession to Blain Taylor. who re
Gently resigned under the stress OF re-
lations with Fourth Assistant Post
master General Bristow.
Mr., Chance has been in the govern
ment service number of years. He
was at one time private secretary to
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General
Bristow. and afterward his chief clerk
Upon Mr.. Roots resignation and the
appointment of Secretary Taft, Mr.
Chance was made superintendent of
the Division OF Supplies of the Post
Office Department. 10 succeed Michael
A. w. Lewis, who resigned in the
course of investigation of the depart
ment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
INTERNATIONAL
TOBACCO CONGRESS

AMSTERDAM. Aug. 2O.-Tobacco
workers representing all parts of the
globe have gathered here for an inter
national congress to discuss matters
of interest to the trade. Among the
subjects to receive attention are plans
to make it possible for members from
a foreign country to become entitled
to a part of the sick fund existing
there, and plans for regulating appren-
ticeship. II is probable that the sub
ject of socialism will be considered,
and also as to whether 1t would be
beneficial for tobacco workers to fol
low n general political program.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

PEOPLE
DROWNED

BOWIE. Ariz., Aug 20.--A disas-
trous cloudburst occurred near Globe
yesterday and several were drowned.
Those known to be drowned are w.
Mitchell and wife, Miss Moody. o. ID.
Wilson. Miss Hurd, Charles Sims and
John Eply. The bodies Of the last two
have not been recovered The wires
are down between here and Globe
and the news was brought here by
a messenger. The Southern Pacific
shops were demolished Serious dam
age was done the Globe ans Northern
railroad, nearly mile of track be
ing washed out and damaging the
shops
The cloudburst fell at Pima. near
Globe, and the little stream over
flowed and the damage was done by
the flood.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
EXTENDS AROUND PORT AR
THUR AND BATTLE is
FURIOUS
troops climb hills

.fcdi So
'Idii,,,. 'otIetr troops climb hills
thus We, marrow and faded
Carts, guns ana .wo-wheeled vehicles
conveying ammunition sink fast in
the mud. Boots are coated with dirt
and the entire uniform is soaked
through and through in spite of mack
intoshes and waterfalls" in the rain
which falls in torrents from the sad
dies and horses.
Greeks and Tartars have opened
numerous shops in which they are sell
ing inferior wares obtainer from Yin
kow and Harbn. The railway bat
TALON supplies us with tailors and
shoemakers Prices are pretty high.
but there are workshops and stores,
and everything needful can be found
in Lao Yang. The Greeks have also
brought us German Danish and Jap
anese beer. champagne and liquors
The food at the hotels is inferior and
nothing Is lacking. not even billiards.
The climate is homicidal The heavy
rains are accompanied by tropical
head. Sunstokes and heatstroSes are
frequent and often produce heart par
alysis.
1T is impossible to drink water
from the streams. and the troops de.
pend upon the hot tea with which they
are supplied The vegetables to be
obtained, and especially the Chinese
cucumbers, are most harmful. but our
soldiers eat them, even on the march
Worst of all, however. is Manchnrian
dirt. Exposed TO the rain. in slush
and slimy mud, our brave soldiers
perish who are otherwie able to en-
lure all the hardships and sufferings
of campaign. Never before have
Russian troops been called upon to
fight under such terrible conditions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

Adams of Rico. The afternoon was
passed playing cards. The house was
tastily decorated. and delicious re-
freshmcnts were served
This afternoon there are two mat
inee parties-one OF the school girls
and another of the young ladies'. They
attended the matinee Miss Hursey
of Jersey" being the attraction.
Mrs. w H. Ferguson entertained q
number of friends this afternoon at
her home on Third avenue.
Miss Angie Hayden entertained 12
of her young friends yesterday after
noon In honor of Miss Erma Chill OF
Silyerton, who is visiting Miss Hay.
den. Hearts was the amusing feature,
nnd In the game Miss Fanella Jackson
of Ouray proved the winner. thereby
securing n pretty water color, Miss
Mabel Maris capturing the booby. The
afternoon passed rapidly. winding up
with choice refreshments.
me f'iBn ochooi paHcihB CiuD neiu
forth at Nendome hall Thursday even
Ing and those present report q nns
time.
Mrs. w. u. Wheaton entertained 4
small party OF friends at her home In
North Durango Thursday afternoon.
The guests all took sewing. crochet.
Ing and other kinds of needlework.
and spent the afternoon In most de-
'lightfni manner Mrs, Whextnn ssss-.,
ed delicious refreshments Those
present were Mes1ames Matthews, Is
gar. Fowler. ODrscoli. Schalles.
Nichols. Van Hoe. Corl Fritz. Berry.
Casey. Wright, Writ and Coppinger.
and Miss Nellie O'Driscoll.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
COUNTY CONVENTION TO
BE HELD SEPTEMBER z

The Republican county central com
mittee met at II o'clock this morning
with very good representation from
town and county precincts. 1t was
voted to hold the convention at IL a.
m. Of September 3. the apportionment
being based on one delegate for every
10 votes and fraction OF five or more
cast for the late candidate for su.
preme Judge, and one delegate at
large. This will give a convention
of 81 delegates.
The call will include the election OF
delegates to the state, senatorial and
judicial conventions. The official call
will be ready for publication Monday
or Tuesday.
The calling Of the county conven-
tion for county officers was left In the
hands OF committee consisting OF
the chairman and secretary. b. w. Rit
ter and J. H. McDevitt.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
FEDERAL AUTHORITIES
NIP SCHEME TO DEFRAUp

KANSAS CITY. Aug. 2O.-The post
Office inspector who is here says that
G. F. Fales is held under 81 900 bonds
on charge of devising scheme to
defraud by use of the mails Fales
used some 10000 names from the
mailing list of the defunct Rialto
Grain Securities company. for aiding
which Senator Burton was convicted
Immediately after the arrest of Fales
one of his employees made an effort to
burn these names. but federal depu-
ties interfered.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
WHO FIRED ON zIEGLER's
TRAIN OF HIRELINGs7

BENTON, H., Aug. 20.-The Zieg-
Ter Coal Company. Jos. Letter, presi-
dent. today offered $1,000 reward for
the cor Jiclion of the parties who
fired In train of non-unionists;
$500 for anybody participating in the
attack. and $1,000 for reliable in
formation concerning the organization
instigating the attack.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
MUST NOT HOUSE STRIKE
BREAKERS IN PLANTS

CHICAGO, Aug 20-The packers
met today to discuss the city order
that strike breakers may no longer be
housed In The plants II is reported
Cn good authority that the packers
win contest the order in the courts.
either by an injunction against the
enforcement of the ordinances alleged
TO be violated or by an attack upon
their consti utionallty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
WANT THEIR PAY BEFORE
MAKING VERDICT PUBLIC

PUEBLO. Colo, Aug. 20.-The cor
oner's Jury In the case of the Eden
wreck has reached verdict. but the
verdict will not be rendered until the
county commissioners give assur-
ances that the bills of the jury will
be paid The board Of commissioners,
1t is said have threatened to hold up
the Jurors fees on the ground that
the Jury was not properly chosen.
II is known that the railroad Is Sc
verely censured and Is condemned for
Its failure to properly provide for the
safety of its passengers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
DEMOCRATS AT LAST NOM
MATE CONGRESSMAN

ST. JOSEPH. Mo, Aug. 2O.-On the
l,0O4th ballot Francis Wilson OF
Platte City was nominated for CON
gresham by the Fourth District
Democratic convention today. Noda-
way and Andrews counties partially
broke from Charles Boother. giving
Wilson nine votes more than needed.
Congressman Cochran's defeat. which
was especially desired by both Booth
er and Wilson. is thus effected.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
CLOSE OF G. A. r.
ENcAMPMENT

BOSTON. Aug. 20-The most sue
cessfnl Grand Army encampment In
recent years, is the unanimous verdict
of the tens Of thousands OF visitors
who have been attending the big gath
ering which came to a close today.
Thousands OF visitors turned their
faces homeward today. but countless
others will remain In the city for sew.
eral days yet to see the sights, visit
places Of historic interest and take In
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
ORDERS CAB BY WIRELESS
TELEGRAPHY TO BE AT pIER

NEW YORK, Aug. 2O.-The utility
of the Marconigram has again been
displayed by n NJ, Stevenson of Chi
cago. who arrived on the Kron
Prinz Wilhelm. Monday night while
200 miles at sea Stevenson ordered a
cab to meet him at the pier and when
the ship arrived the vehicle was in
waiting. having received the message
Monday. The charge for the message
was $3.50.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
MEXICAN COWBOY CHARGED
WITH MURDER OF SENORlTA

TRINIDAD. Aug 20.-Luz Apoleoda,
a 17-year-old cowboy has been charg-
ed by the coroner's jury with the mur-
der of Senorita Jocefa Madrid. daugh-
ter Of wealthy ranchman Of Trim
chara. 25 miles from here. and three
posses numbering over hundred
mounted men are in pursuit OF the
fleeing Mexican. who has no chance
of escape and is not over An hour or
70 ahead Of the sheriff.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
ON THE FIGHT CALENDAR.

FRENCH LICK SPRINGS. Ind.
completed for the six-round bout here
tonight between kid" Henderson and
Freddie Cole. Cole has n decision to
his credit over Henderson in ten
round bout.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
SENATOR HoAR's CONDITION.

WORCESTER, Mass. Aug 20.-The
chilly weather has had depressing
effect on Senator Hoar, otherwise his
condition remains unchanged.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
ouARTER.MiLLIoN BLAZE.

SAN FRANCISCO. Aug 2O.-Two
blocks of business houses and several
residences in the town of Martinez.
twenty miles from here, were destroy.
ed by fire last night. Loss, $3.50 900.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
WILL NAME co.REcEIveR

DENVER. Aug 20.-Judge B. NJ.
Malone this morning in answer to a
petition of depositors for the removal
of Receiver Helm has decided to
name co-receiyer on Monday. 1t is
not known who will be the new re-
ceiver, but 1t is thought some prom
inent business man will be named.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

BuilhehnH, TWO iDr nlckel, al J. IL.
williams cigar store.
It. C. Graden leaves tomorrow for
Santa re on lumber business.
Joe Hefferman IL over from the Mon
tezuma valley. He came In yesterday.
Opera house tonight, Tennessee. or
Gamblers Romance" Secure your
seats early.
Opera house tonight. Miss Alice
McCorkle as Tennessee In "A Gam
bler's Romance"
Opera house tonight High class
specialties between acts Of "Tennes
see. or n Gamblers Romance"
Mrs. l.. l.. Thomas OF Pennington
visit her daughter. Mrs Joe McKin-
ney.
II you are opposed to missing a
good thing you will surely have a kick
coming II you don't get to see the
show tonight.
Byron Eddy writes that he Is still
getting along nicely. Says he don't
like hospital life little bit, and will
be glad when he can leave.
Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Mckinney and
Mr. and Mrs Thomas d. Wheeler re-
turned last night from the valleclto,
where they have been camping the
past week.
Henry Herr came In last night from
Montrose. He is now located In
Phoenix Ariz.. where he is 10 the
monument business. He will prob
ably be in Durango til the middle of
September.
Tonight Is the last opportunity you
will have this season OF seeing that
most brilliant array OF theatrical tai
ent. Miss Alice McCorkeI Miss Ma
rion Tracy Whiting and Miss Rose
King, each one star.
II Is reported that one OF the Mex-
leans who was kept in jail here for
safe keeping. charged with burning
the Sullenberger lumber yard and
sawmil,. escaped from jail in Pagosa
Springs The other Mexican. Mon
talvo. was acquitted at the trial
A meeting OF parties Interested In
the building OF the Orc Fino road was
held in the city hall this afternoon.
The building OF the road was dis
cussed In all Its different phases and
aspects. The most feasible route
was thoroughly discussed. The meet
Ing was called by Blair Burwell.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
D SOCIAL q
3 @ o Q o . o 3 @ q q o @ Q @ Q q

The past week has been an unus-
ually dull one socially. owing princi-
pally to the extremely rainy weather
which rendered It uncertain getting
about. There have been few small
whist and card parties Of one or two
tables each. and few informal dinner
parties.
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. Bernard
Gogarty entertained = party Of her
friends In honor Of her guest. Mrs.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
ILLINOIS DEMOCRATS
OPEN CAMPAIGN

AURORA. Ill. Aug Gothic Demo
cratic state campaign In behalf of
Lawrence r. Stronger. candidate for
governor. was formally opened in Au-
rora today Delegations OF marching
clubs and other visitors were on hand
from various points throughout the
state. Senator Bailey Of Texas deliv-
cred the principal speech of the day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

the seashore resorts along the New
England coast. The warships in the
harbor proved great attraction to-
day. thousands of visitors taking ad-
vantage of the opportunity to inspect
them.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
c. 8. RANoELL FOR CONGRESS.

GREENvIILE. Tex. Aug. 20.-The
Democratic congressional convention
of the Fourth district held here today
nominated C. B. Randell Of Sherman.
There was no opposition. and the
nomination was made by acclamation
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
|NJUNCT|ONS DEN|ED--DON-
NOLLEY CONFIDENT OF
WINNING

KANSAS CITY. Aug 2O.-An injunc.
ton was Issued aainst the Santa Fo
today enjoining 1t from encroaching
further upon the Kansas river. The
application was made by the munich
pality. which claims this and similar
of property losses through foods.
KANSAS CITY, Kan, Aug. 90
Judge Holt today denied the Santa
Fe's application for an injunction
against the striking machinists filed
May ..
The court holds that the acts of the
strikers have not interfered with the
company's business, and that Its en-
ployes can secure redress from strike
unions and threats by suits against
the attackers
KANSAS CITY, Mo. Lewis Req
hardt, business agent OF the strikers,
said his organization would apply to
Mayor Gilbert OF Kansas City, Kan.
for the enforcement of the building
laws against the packers, as will be
done In Chicago The Kansas law Ia
being violated by the packers In
housing their men In the plants.
o
CHICAGO, Aug 20.-"I see no
peace In sight except on the conditions
that the packers surrender and on
unconditional terms. When the peo-
pie see the report OF last nights meet
Ing of the Chicago Federation Of La
bor they will be dnmfounded. We have
trump card TO play. and II has Been
drawn from the deck" said President
Donnelly OF the Amalgamated Butch
ers In mysterious manner today.
Minor rioting continues. although
but little damage is done. and the po-
lice have the situation we'll In hand.
The strikers are more hopeful today
than for some time and seem to feel
that the federal government will have
to take the matter in hand presently.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

LOST-Pair eyeglasses with silk
chord attached. Finder please leave at
Herald ONCE.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22
s. NJ. Biggs Is in from Edith today

Bullheads. two for a nickel. at J. l..
Williams cigar store.
o.
T. C. Graden leaves tomorrow for
Santa re on lumber business.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

Joe Hefferman IL over from the Mon
tezuma valley. He came in yesterday.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

or plural murder, that has not been
attributed to that organization Dur
ingthe last few months the Black
Hand has become particularly bold.
and several cases of kidnapping and
matchmaking. several dynamite ex-
plosions and other crimes were laid to
the door of that gang OF criminals.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

Opera house tonight. Tennessee. or
Gamblers Romance" Secure your
seats early.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-08-22

CliEFOO. Arg. 20-It is believed
here that general assault upon Port
Arthur is now in progress. A terrific
bombardment started at daylight.
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-07-19
Il A WEST VIRGINIA TAN ISSUE.

In other States besides New Jersey
the tax question has come into PRONE
inerce In State affairs, notably In
Wisconsin, where the Republicans are
divided on it In two warning factions,
each represented by a State ticket in
the election campaign this year. In
West Virginia the Republican State
convention adopted resolution to
abolish land tax on the people by d
new tax on corporations to yield about
a million dollars OF income annually.
This tax was recommended by State
commison appointed by the Governor
and 1t is the isssie upon which William
Nj. @. Dawson, the Republican cam
lidate for Governor, Is conducting his
campaign
The plan OF taxation proposed for
West Virginia differs essentially from
the propositions by the equal takers
III New Jersey. The railroads are to
be taxed | per cent. on their gross re-
ceipts. The coal mining and oil pros
ducing companies are to pay license
fees of one-third Of a cent on each ton
Of coal mined and one-half a cent on
each barrel of oil produced, Distilling
companies are to pay $1,000 ON every
plant not producing over 1000 barrels
annually and 81 for every additional
barrel. Returns are to be made under
oath. This scheme includes special
taxes for hotels, saloons, the real estate
business, personal incomes, etc.
1t happens that the aged Dem
ocratic candidate for Vice President
is a citizen OF West Virginia, a man OF
immense wealth, and largely interest
ed in the corporate enterprise that
the Republican State platform pro-
poses TO tax IN order to relieve the
people from a direct tax, SO that the
state issue becomes inextricably mixed
up with national issues, which is un-
fortunate. 1t is apparent that no
charge of corporation influence can be
brought this year against the Rep
uhlican candidates ia West Virginia,
The boot is on the Democratic leg.
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-07-19
ritn FARMER rnn REAL AeptrEn

La spite Of the manipulations Of
stock brokers, agreements Of railroad
managers, and other Influences that
effect the markets Of the world the
real tests Of the conditions Of the
country is the prospects Of the farmer.
All eyes IN the business world are
fixed on the agricultural prospects
and that upon the seasen's out-turn
on farms, plantations and ranges will
depend the measure Of the years
prosperity Is attested BY the interest
now being taken ID reports from cot
ton wheat and corn fields and the
responsiveness Of speculative prices
thereto The outlook Is therefore
Frightened BY government returns
this week.
This may be easily appreciated
when it's realized that dozen agri-
cultural staples (aside from the In.
crease from live stock, some Of the
minor crops, fruits ana eggs) viii
represent am addition Of more than
s3,000,Oo0,0o to the wealth OF the
country.
Given the expected heavy Yield of
cotton, a full harvest of corn and a
fair average Of wheat, all OF which
now seem reasonably assured, and al
most two-thirds 81 the enormous total
money return mentioned viii be ac-
counted FOR.
Thus, Indian corn. the most Valua-
BILE d all the crops, WILL 1t is expected,
be exchanged directly OF indirectly by
the farmer FOR no less than s927, 900,
900, after which the leading dairy
products, butter cheese and eggs,
promise $500, 100000, and cotton and
wheat each nearly as much, OF S4gS,
100000 and s424, 900, 900 respectively.
Then come oats With an estimated
farm value OF $3lA,00o,00O, potatoes
si4oooosooo, barley seS,oO0,oo0, wool
sooooo,0oo, tobacco 5000, 900 and rye
sl5,00o,oO0, incomplete as this list Is
when the Observation-Disclosures OF
the work III the agfieultueist, aided w
opportunity the soil and the weather,
Is considered, IL nevertheless points 10
the probability OF more than RS 900, 900,
900 worth Of wealth being added TO
the financial life current III the artcr-
les Of commerce this fall approxi-
msteiy 100000 900 more than the lp.
turn one year ago and should 1t
prove true, to that extent guarantee
Of that AeviSal in business eiGeleS 10
which an have looked forward for
more than year
The Morris County chronicle., 1904-07-19


.J1DofSe from the serious style ln
which 1t Is written the editorial n
thg Banner regarding the political
s3ttlabion was NOT Intended to be d
col,aic document, yet to d reader With
atax information III fegardto national
and state politics IT Is certainly funny.
tThp writer Is one Of these individ-
nails who sees out Of the back Of his
head and cannot imagine such q thing
al prenfess III the world, AS usual
with the Banner the Republieanisin
of Lincoln, Griggs and men Of their
day ii something to regard with great
respect. while that Of the present day
Ii beyond hope. Hence the writer has
40 use for President Roosevelt, be-
cause of his personality and calls upon
tie people to rally to the full and earn
est support of one who has proved
himself among The wisest and most
courageous of public men, and who
would be the last man to usirp to
himself the powers and duties Of am
other. And this In view Of the fact
that this man deied the Democratic
national convention and refused to
stand Oh the platform prepared for
MIN. Then IL has the usual cutlery
against the trusts, entirely ignoring
she fact SO well authenticated, that
the Democratic nominee was forced
upoh the convention BY the great
trusts Of the country IN order to get
lid ct Roosevelt who has brought a
number of them To book. while the
vice presidential candidate is multi
millionaire, inIneand railroad magnate
who IL Interested III a number Of the
greatest corporations in the country.
Then it takes up the dead issue Of six
years ago regarding New Jersey being
blae mother of monopolies, when it is a
well known fact that the corporation
laws at this State were FIRST enacted
hy the Democrats to bring money into
the public treasury, but that party
was 80 corrupt that as the article says
the people demanded that era Of re-
form which was inaugnfated with a
Griggs The fact that the corpora
tion taxes pay our state expenses and
largely support our public school sss-
TEN il overlooked, II the BahnerN'
win continue the publication Of these
articles Hp TO the day of election Nor.
gis county viii roll a great Republican
majority, that is Il any one reads that
paper.