Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-02-25

wreck at Buffalo. N. Y, and at the
Engineer Mclaughlin re-
ceived news OF his sons death. as did
also Brakeman Reasers, who received
news OF the death of his mother. The
fireman was the only man in the crew
who escaped bereavement.
NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-Frank Nj.
oConnor and his son. Winnie. the
celebrated Jockey. took passage today
for France. where Winnie Will finish
the remainder of his three years con
tract. The races are TO begin March
l6 and end in November. with his
salary, presents and what he viii re-
eeive from riding outside mounts, the
routhful jockey expects TO come nome
next fall with an addition OF nearly
$50. 600 10 his bank account
LOUIS, Fob. 23.-frederick Sey-
mour harrington was placed on trial
today charged with the murder of
James McCann, a horseman who be-
iriended Wilhelmina Cochrane, Kan
sas girl. who married Darlington be-
.ieving him TO be a British lord.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23.-The Os-
age Indians are the richest people in
the world. according to Delegate Nc
Guire of Oklahoma, who argued be
lore the house committee on territor-
les on the statehood bill. This tribe,
he related, consists of about 1900 per-
iona. Each owns $50 acres OF valua-
ole land and an equal interest in a
und of SIS. 500 900, on which the gov
ernment pays per cent annually. Civ
ing each an income OF $500 a year.
Mr. Mcclure held Oklahoma should
be admitted as a state. 1t would be
unfair, he maintained, to couple his
territory with the Indian Territory ON
account Of the unequal taxation caus-
I'd by the unsettled state Of the Indian
lands
COLORADO SPRINGS. Feb 23.-
With much pomp and ceremony the
magnificent new science building of
Colorado College. known as Palmer
hall was dedicated this morning in
The presence of thousands of people.
The dedication address was delivered
by President Jordan of Leland Stan
ford university and it was notable
effort He said in part:
"A university in America is a place
where men think lofty thoughts, and
where men test for themselves that
which seems to be true; where men
90 10 the edge of things and look out
ward into the great unknown; where
nen find their lie work"
CHICAGO. Feb. 23.-Alone in her
poverty and in an obscure hotel in
this city. Nine. Elonora Petrelli,
world renowned opera singer and the
widow OF Prince Petrelli of Russia,
lied at the ago OF 81. Her father was
the Count Weigant of Sweden and her
mother the Countess Won Schwerin on
Germany. Her misfortunes have been
many
ST LOUIS. Feb 2S-Charles
Eratz, the eX-councllman, charged
with boodling and recently extradited
rom Mexica, today asked change of
venue on account. it is said. of the
prejudice of the inhabitants of ST
Louis
WASHINGTON. Feb. 23.-Unlted
states Minister John Barrett reports
. the state department from Buenos
Ayres Jan. 12 the arrival at that port
II the Scottish antarctic expedition
IN the Scotia He says the Scotia
covered 1000 miles of previously uneX-
plored sea and found a new deep sea
Df $500 fathoms about 500 miles south
east of the South Orkney islands,
lbounding with fish and crustaceans.
The Scotia was expected to return to
1.,s -
Hope some time in June.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 23-The Unit
ed States supreme court today decin-
ed to take up for consideration the APP
peal from Alabama involving the right
If a negro to register, saying it is not
L federal question. This leaves the
Alabama constitution with the anti
negro clause effective.
BUTTE. Mant.. Feb, 23.-James
Martin was hanged this morning for
the murder OF John Williams at Sill
yer Bow. this state, two years ago.
The hanging took place in utter dark
ness, the trap being sprung at half
)ast four this morning, and his neck
vas broken by the fail.
NEW YORK. Feb. 23.-W. Bourke
Cochran was elected without opposi-
tion today at the special election held
in the Twelfth district to fulfill the
vacancy in congress caused by the res
ignation of George b. Mcclellan af-
Ter his election as mayor of New York
The district is Overwhelmingly Demo-
cratic and the Republicans decided not
to put up a candidate, fearing the ef-
feet of a big Democratic majority on
he election next fall.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind, Feb. 23.-In-
sane caused from heavy drink, Jerry
Dugan slew his clearinghouse keep
or, Mrs. Ramsey. and her two chill
dren with a razor today He was i'm
mediately arrested.
OMAHA. Feb. 23.-The Northwest
ern railroad is making active prepara-
lions to build from. Casper, Wyo.. to
Leander thus opening mp a section of
this state which is said to be rich in
resources
WASHINGTON, Feb, 23-The SUI
preme court has decided the case of
Al Alanpa ba t,,f{,,.