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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
FLORENCE MAVERICK FREE;
SAILS FOR AMERICA

LONDON, July 20.-Mrs. Florence
Maybrick left Truro, Cornwall. today
for America. via France. Just fifteen
years ago this American girl WIS sen
fenced to death upon conviction OF
poisoning her English husband Irreg-
ularities of trial resulted in n commu-
tatiOn OF the sentence to life impris-
onment. Stupendous international ef.
forts to effect her release had slight
effect
Mrs. Maybrlck was Florence Eliz-
abeth Chandler, a member OF an ex'
elusive southern family. She married
James Maybrick in London when she
was Is years of age, her husband being
past 40. Eight years later her hus
band became III and died In a few
days His brother Investigated the
death and charged Mrs Maybrick with
poisoning him. The doctors, at the
time OF the trial, swore that his death
was due to arsenical poisoning The
defense proved that for twenty years
Maybrlck had been II confirmed user
of arsenic. and daily used doses large
The jury was inclined to acquit Mrs
Maybrick. but Judge Sir Fritz Jamei
Seyens spoke for two days charging
the Jury and demanding that they iinC
her guilty lie was very bitter. The
judge two or three years later died II
| "A mad house. Mrs Maybrick's mother
has worked increasingly in her daugh
ter's behalf and had the aid of th'
English nobility with the exception o
Queen Victoria. who fully believed II
the judges charge.
Mrs Maybrick left for France a
noon. ana will probably sail from there
for America She will seek to ayol'
the attention OF the curious.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
LAUNCHING OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 90
Arrangements have been completed at
the Union Iron Works for the launch
ing tomorrow of the cruiser South Da-
kota, which is to be one of the finest
and most formidable lighting machines
of the new navy. In order to get the
best advantage of the tides the launch
ing will not take place until about G: 30
in the evening.
The South Dakota is a fine repre-
sentative of the class of magnificent
armored cruisers of which another OF
the same type is the Colorado, which
recently established a new speed rec
ord. These two ships, with the Mary
land, California, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia, all of them of the same
class. dimensions and armament, have
been likened to battleships possessing
"A protection of armour only little
under the weight of that designed for
the huge ships of the Georgia class,
while they are greatly superior to all
battleships in point of speed.
Tsh South Dakota will have an un-
usually powerful battery, made up of
She will have total displacement of
80 600 tons, and will be exceeded in
size by only four vessels now build
ing, these being battleships of $4,000
tons. The South Dakota will derive
pre-eminenoe from two qualities
speed and concentration of fire. Her
wonderful engines, driving twin
screws, will develop horsepower of
$4,000, capable of propelling the ship
at a speed of twenty-three knots an
hour-perhaps faster. This speed will
at once take her outside the reach of
pursuing battleships, while her power
ful battery will make of her an danger
Gus antagonist both in engagements
with vessels of her own class and
those carrying heavier ordnance.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGN
FUND TO BE A BIG ONE

NEW YORK, July 20.-It was made
evident here today that Judge Parker
is good friends with the millionaires of
the land, and it is stated positively for
the first time In twelve years that the
Democratic leaders will go into the
national campaign with fund that
will exceed that placed In the hands
of the Republicans Judge Parker's
friends have taken stock and will have
fund four times the size OF that con
tributed toward the election Of Bryan
in either 1896 or 1900.
Chairman Cortelyou OF the Repub
llcan national committee estimates
that he viii only raise two million dol
lars, whereas four years ago Senator
Hanna raised fund of six million
and four millions for the campaign oi
Mckinley in 1896. The Bryan cam
paign fund In 1900 was under the
millondollar mark. This year 1t vii
be between four and Ave millions.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
SUFFERING {
RELIEVED
BY DEATH

a distressing accident occurred nj
the smelter just before 10 o'clock last
night. Robert Reams dying fsom the
| eifects at this morning. Mlg Reams
was riding on the electric motor mil.
ing a car of Stag. AT certain point
coupling had to be made. sReams
started to step from the motor to the
car. missing the platform and falling
between the motor and car. oie of the
wheels breaking his left leg The mo
torman' seeing Reams fall applied the
brake, which caused the molten Stag
10 slop over on Reams. assistance
was soon at hand and his clothing was
removed. Although badly burned
about the face and parts of the body il
was not believed To be deep lie was
taken to Mercy Hospital ana given
medical attention by DR.. Haggart. and
at midnight when Manager Macl. can
left the bedside Reams seemed to be
IN good cheer. being perfectly rational
from the first Later change set In
and at 3 O'Clock this morning death re.
lieVed him Of further suffering.
Mrs. T Anseth of itS Fourth nv.
enne Is sister OF Mrs. Reams. From
Mrs. Anseth it Is learned that "A tele.
gram had been sent 10 Mrs. Reams
last night as soon as ,he accident hap
pened. Mrs. Reams is In Battle Greek.
Mich, on yisit-has been there three
or four months. a reply was received
early this morning, saying she would
leave al once for Durango. lmmedi.
ately another was sent her telling of
her husbands death. and saying it
would not be necessary now to come
Instructions were also asked regard
ing the funeral. Up to noon no reply
had been received 20 this, and 1t may
he that Mrs. Reams left for this place
before the second telegram could reach
her.
Mrs. Anseth's husband is employed
in the electric light and power plant
of the smelter. airs. Ansetb is not
sure about Mr.. Reams' age hut thinks
- close to ssi'' -.hfll nave onf, 49,
| child, boy 4-years old. He is in Bat
| tie Creek with his mother.
Mr.. Reams had recently rented a
house on Fifth street and had 1t partly
furnished. intending TO send for his
wife in short time. They had broken
mp housekeeping when Mrs. Reams
| went to Michigan, because she intend
| ed to be gone so long.
Mr.. Reams had lived in Durango
| about three years.
He is a member in good standing OF
| the Woodmen of the World in Du
range. having joined the order little
| over a year ago. He carried thou
| sand dollars insurance and paid his
dues only yesterday. although they
were not necessarily payable till next
| month.
He is also member of the Forest
| ers in Battle Creek and carries 81 00C
| in that order.
The Durango Undertaking Co. has
| charge of the remains.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
COUNCIL MEETING.

The city council met last night with
BusSirk. The minutes of the previous
meeting were read and approved.
+. p. Hall was granted a second
hand license, and Grant & Kuebler
were granted liquor license.
1t was decided to close the contract
with the D.. & r. G.. to furnish that
company with water at the rate OF 8
cents per thousand gallons, the road
to make its own connections.
1t was also decided to buy 20 acres
of Nick Cooke, adjoining the cemetery
on the west, the price 10 be $500. Said
purchase is for an addition to the Gem
etery.
The cemetery and park committee
recommended that the park on the
opened to the public, and dozen iron
seats be purchased and placed therein.
The matter was laid over till the next
meeting.
The committee from Animas city
presented In writing the terms upon
which that town was willing to be an.
nexed to the city OF Durango The
terms are such that they are looked
upon with disfavor by a number OF al
dermen. and the matter was laid over
till the first meeting in August. An
lmas City wants certain amount of
water mains laid, wants police protec
ton, two arc lights, wants TO be known
us the fifth ward and OF course. the
city would have to assume the town
debt. which is said to be in the neigh
borhood of 81 200.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
FOR FAIRBANKS SEAT.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. July 20
Much interest is manifested by the
politicians in the Republican primary
in Marion county today to select can
didates for the legislature. The coun-
ty convention meets tomorrow. The
primary is the frs, lap in the race for
the seats in the United States senate
to be vacated next winter by Senator
Beveridge and Senator Fairbanks. the
latter of course. depending upon the
election of Senator Fairbanks as vice
president. An active canvass is nm
der way IN the interest of Governor
Durbin and Congressman Hemenway
and Lands. the three active candi
dates for the senate. There is talk
of Harry New, the national committee
man for Indiana. entering the race. in
which event the contest would be even
more interesting and exciting.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
RAILWAY OFFICIALS ON
TOUR OF INSPECTION

A special train conveying party OF
railway officials arrived over the Rio
Grand Southern last evening about q
O'Clock and stayed here over night.
The members of the party were Vice
President Schlacks, Manager Edison.
General Superintendent Caughlin and
superintendent Of Motive Power Merit
sheimer a. S. Meldrum, superintend-
ent of the Rio Grande Southern, came
with the party from RIdgway. and e.
II Whittenberger. division superin-
tendent between here and Alamosa.
came in with his special car to meet
the officials
The party pulled out for Sllyerton
at 4:30 o'clock this morning. arriving
there before the passenger left for
Durango. They returned to Durango
at 12:1 10 this afternoon and made q
short stop for the purpose of inspect
ing tracks and railroad property.
Mr. Coughln, In response to a query
as to the object of the trip. said they
were Just ON tour of general lnspec-
ton. looking after bridges. culverts
and tracks. etc. No special improves
ments were contemplated for this sec
tlon. An inspection had just been
made along the line between here and
Grand Junction.
Being asked If he could eniighten
tho public as to which railway com
pany was having the survey made
south OF Durango. he said he did not
know anything about 1t ouiy what hs
had read In the Durango papers.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
CALL FOR BIDS.

Bids for plaEtering 1000 yards, more
or less, throo coats sand. finished CO.
ment. at the High School building. will
be received by the School Board OF
District No. ., as per plans and specI-
hcatlons furnished at the County
Clerks office, Durango, Colo. The
right to reject any and all bids ID re-
served by the board. All bids must be
In the hands Of the secretary by 8
o'clock y. m. Friday. July ~. 1904.
g. g. EDDY. Secretary.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
UNDER THa BAN.

VIENNA. July 20 THE tenth con.
gress OF Polish physicians and sci
enlists, which has several hundred
members in Ameriea, did not open in
Lemburg today AS scheduled. and an
has been indefinitely postponed. The
fact that many Pony physicians who
are leading membef pf the congress-
are now with the it'h5ln forces in the
Far East is given as'lhe cause OF the
abandonment of the meeting this year
According to well founded rumor
however, the holding Of the congress
was forbidden by the Russian govern
ment because of thefear that 1t mighl
engage in political discussion or IN
criticism of the Russian policy in tbs
warfare with the japanese.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
GIRL WHO FLlRTED
UPHELD BY JUDGE

PARIS. July 20 Charmed by the
voice Of Mile. Marguerite Young. u
pretty telephone girl, subscriber
sought her acquaintance. His wife
overheard subsequent conversation
and set Il watch. which resulted In u
suit for divorce, In which Mile. Young
was named as correspondent.
The telephone management sus-
pended the girl without waiting for a
decision in the case. This aroused tha
ire OF the Judge, who declared that tho
telephone company had no authority
over the private lives OF their EN-
ployes. The judge declined to grant
the, divorce, saying that decision
and possibly force to- -e'npioyment
which was too grave Il punishment Tor
a girlish peccadillo.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
SOUTH DAKOTA DEMOCRATS,

ABERDEEN, S. D.. July 20.-The
Democratic state convention to nom.
mate full state ticket is in session
here today. The defeat OF the Hearst
element in the national convention at
St. Louis caused considerable con.
fusion if not decentralization in the
ranks of the party in South Dakota,
where the followers of the New York
editor were in the ascendancy. As a
consequence considerable uncertainty
prevails as to the action of the state
convention, and nothing is definitely
decided upon as to the candidates.
Andrew Il. Lee is prominently men.
TONED for the gubernatorial nomina.
tiOn
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
EAGLES sTATr CONVENTION.

READING. Pa. july 2O-The city
Is in gala attire todly in honor of the
Fraternal Order Of Eagles, whose an
nual state convection Is in session
The convention i the largest ever
held by the order In this state, large
delegations being present from Pitts
burg, Harrisburg shamokin. Allen
town and other chief cities of the
state. The busiaess sessions. which
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

Ralston, real estate agent. confess.
ed today to stephen b. Morse. post
otiice Inspector. that the theater had
taught him 10 steal lie was arrested
for altering money orders
Two weeks ago" said Ralston. "T
went in Chestnut street variety
show, aud say slelght-of-hand artist
perform. thought such talent might
be more adgantagconsly used as u
money getter than In mere exhibit
tions. SO 1 determined to become
crafty with my hands.
Il bought 75-cent money orders and
converted them into $i0.75 orders.
thought | was safe. but failed COM
plotcly to cover my tracks"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
IN STRIKE SITUATION OF
SPECIAL INTERESTING
DISTURBANCE

KANSAS CITY. July 20.-The pack
crs purchased stock heavily today aud
said they We're running 10 to 20 per
cent OF their full capacity. Union OF.
llcials announced that eighty five men
had been Initiated before a. m, max
Ing total of sixteen hundred who had
Joined since the strike
TWO union men were fined $50 each
for throwing stones at employees OF the
Fowler plant
Two hundred carpenters walked out
of Cudahy's today, saying they had
been ordered on cattle beds.
CHICAGO, July 20.-Two trainloads
of strike breakers reached the pack.
crs' plants today. They were jeered
by union men and union sympathizers
but no violence was attempted. There
is more activity in the plants than at
any time since the strike began
The packers, acting on the request
OF the allied trades. decided to meet
the strikers representatives with a
view of giving the allied trades an OPP
portunity TO effect settlement.
ST. PAUL, July 20.-Strike pickets
are not on duty today at Swlft's plant.
Peace prevailed. Swift claims to be
In operation to one-thrd of the plants
capacity.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

New York Lodge No 1. the pioneer
lodge OF the order. had the place OF
honor In the line Grand Esquire
Dunno OF San Francisco, acted as
grand marshal of the parade. The
route led through Race street. Court
street and other leading thoromghfares,
all Of which were elaborltely decorat-
ed in honor of the occasion Thou.
sands of spectators lined the route
and loudly cheered the paraders.
Mayor Fleischmann and party OF
distinguished guests, including city
and state officials reviewed the pa.
rade from stand In Government
Square.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

Here is a small boys essay on the
ny: THE iii is n little animile that
gifts in the butter In the good ole sum
mer time. 1t haz eight laigs: to
walk on. two to shuttle together an
to tickle with Flies found all over
Amerky. but mostly on bald heds. He
are the cause OF much cussin' by the
folks what he peslcrs with his tickling
lales. The III cannot be snuck up Ter
he haz eyes in his back rite behihn
the shoulder blaids. The I'll loves 10
git on a baby's nose and shufhe his
feet. 1t is fun to leave him bee on the
bays nose II your mother ain't eroun
to land on you fer 1t. The nj Is com
monty called I'll. but he has another
name. Pop calls him a helluvanuis
snce."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
BIG PARADE OF ELks.

CINCINNATI. o., July 2G.-The pa
rade of Elks today, who are in ma
tional reunion here. proved to be one
Of the biggest demonstrations OF its
kind ever seen In Cincinnati. 1t is
estimated that fully 5000 members
delegations representing lodges in ev-
cry state OF the Union. The prizes
offered for the best appearance and
for the most unique costumes resulted
In varied and attractive display. a
large number OF the delegations ap-
pearing In dress typical OF the part OF
the counry from which they came
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
MISSOURI DEMOCRATS.

nv, -',.' T,ITy Mo Iuly IN
The Democratic state tonsefttu1p' IN
session here today adjourned until 2
p. m, TO await the report of the com
mittee on credentials. 1t now devel-
ops that the report will not be ready
before tonight The platform will ra-
tIfy the national platform. and de-
clares that radlcatlon Is the paramount
issue in Missouri. Folks nomination
is not expected before midnight.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
FOREIGN MINISTER SENDS
NOTE TO VATICAN

PARIS. July 2O The text of For
eign Minister DeIcasses note address,
to the vatican, was communicated to
the Council of Ministers today. 1t
creates a decisive issue asking the
withdrawal OF the letters by which the
vatican called for the designations of
Bishops Geay OF Laval and Nordez of
Dijon. Otherwise all relations be-
tween the Vatican and France Will be
broken off.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
LAND OFFICE WANTS
TROOPS TO PRESERVE ORDER

BONESTEEL, s. d.. July 20.-Gov-
ernor Herried has been communicated
with relative TO sending troops To
Bonesteel TO preserve order. 1t Is not
believed he Will act. as the reglstra-
tIon ends Saturday, and troops could
not arrive until late Saturday night.
The registration continues today and
the lines look long. There Is much ex-'
citement but not much sign OF trou-
BILE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
OUGHT TO GIVE HER THE LIMIT

ATCHINSoN. Kan, July 20.-Sen-
tence of Mrs. James Conway, ne
gress, on plea of guilty of assault
Ing Mrs. John Noble, white, was de
ferred today owing to the gravity OF
the case. 1t Is charged that she horse
whipped the plaintin. Conway. her
negro husband. pleaded not guilty, and
is being held in the county jail.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
MARRIED MAN ASSAULTS
PRETTY PUEBLO GIRL

PUEBLO, Iuly 20 Carrie Boersch,
a young country girl OF seventeen, in
nocent and pretty. was brutally and
criminaily assaulted last night by a
married man of 80 named John De
ment The scoundrel was caught this
morning, the girl being discovered at
daylight in "A procariuus condition.
Mob violence was feared and Dement,
was hurried away to place Of safety.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
NORTH DAKOTA
] DAho a
PRoHlRlTloNlSTs

FARGO, N. u. JulL.2Qsi zIhe Prohi-
Ditfunfsta ut aNss,'".l' -S,.- ,lg1' -. -
their state convention in Fargo today
with good representation from all
parts of the state. The convention will
indorse the platform and nominations
Of the Indianapolis convention, and
name candidates for members of con
gress and for governor. lieutenant
governor, secretary OF state and the
other state officers to be voted for in
November.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
LOOMS BODY TO BE
SENT TO AMERICA

PLYMOUTH, July 20.--The body OF
Frederick Kent Loomis was brought
here today. 1t VIII be sent to New
York on the American line steamer st.
Paul July 20.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
BIDS WANTED.
o

For erection of school house In Hay
Gulch For plans and specifications
write or call on G. Reister. Content
Postonice Bids Will close June both.
BY order OF School District No. 6.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

last through tomorrow and Friday,
will be literally interspersed with fea.
lures OF entertainment arranged by
the local lodge of the order.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
PRESBYTERIAN SOCIAL.

The lawn social Friday evening al
Sloan's promises to be the most at
tractive entertainment OF the summer
Music by the Mandolin Club and deli
cious refreshments served by the fair
young women will be Leading features
A telegraph Office will be In full op
Grafton, which promises lots OF fun
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

CliERBouRG. July 20.-Orders
We're issued today 10 subatern sailors
attached TO the French Channel squad
ron, now ON leave, to report for duty
forthwith for general inspection to
morrow.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
BLAMES THE THEATER
AS A CRIME PROMPTER

PHILADELPHIA. July 2O.-w. B.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21
.BRIT0NS AT WHITE HEAT
OVER SEIZURE U1 ~-uF
MALAGA

LONDON, July 20,-The Lloyds
agent has cabled the authorities at
Port Said OBTAINING the Malacca and
its Russian crew pending Instructions
from London
LONDON, July Wrathful sen.
tlment OF the British press and public
is aroused to white heat as additional
details arrive concerning the seizure
OF The Malacca. The International sit
nation is considered strained to the
rupture point People eagerly devour
rumore that Kitchener has been order
ed to have the Indian army in readi-
ness for campaign. and that the Med
iterranean squadron stands ready To
prevent further Interference with Brit
ish ships.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

The seizure of English and German
mails by Russian battleships looks as
though Russia has decided to provoke
olher nations into helping Japan SO as
To avoid the humiliation of being
whipped by Japan alone.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

The bridge on Main avenue ha. been
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-07-21

Miss Young has received a sample
OF a notseIcss seat. which viii un-
donbtodly become popular in our
schools II does not make a noise as
1t is being shut or opened. An eraser
without the wooden back Is also an
other article designed for the quiet of
the school room, as 1t cannot be heard
when it falls to the floor.
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-17
RUSSIAN SHIP CRIPPLED.
Japanese Make Another Attack on
Port Arthur.

TOXIC. Feb. 1..-Admlral Togo re-
ports that another attempt to attack
Port Arthur by torpedo boats was frus-
trated in degree by heavy weather
\ binding snow storm separated the
fleet SO but two destroyers succeeded
These two attacked the Russian fleet
independently and while the results
are not given out Togo believes the
moral effect upon the enemy WAS eX-
t-t-litIt. All Offlttf ON one I,f ttlt ttf-
The Evening statesman. [volume] (Walla Walla, Wash.) 1903-1910, 1904-02-17
BATTLING WITH THE COLD.
Russian Troops Sent to the Far East
Encounter Cold Weather.

ST. PETERSBURG. via Frontier
Feb. Russian troops being sent to
the far east are encounte"ing insur-
mountable difficulties. They are being
sent in ordinary freight cars. - men
in each, with 4 small stove in the CEN
ter for warmth. The fuel used is
wood. replenished as the train stops
Ell route. Sledges are still being
used across Lake Bailkal. There is a
continuous story of great delays and
deadly frost bites The barracks at
Mssoyaga are inadequate to contain
the numbers sent there and beyond
that point affic is demoralized. Food
is scarce as the plague killed Mongol-
ian cattle tn past season. In Man
churia Russians control only the land
within the range of their rifles. The
country has been completely ravaged
by brigands and but little food is left.
War officials declare that any serious
blockade of the railway liable would
cause the troops awful suffering. The
ranges from 80 to 50
below zero.