Durango semi-weekly herald., 1904-11-24

Sternberg.
JEFFERSON CITY. Mo, Nov. "a
The supreme court today affirmed the
conviction of Bill Rudolph for partic-
lpatlon in the Urion, Mo, bank rob
berry and subsequent murder of detec-
tive Schumacher and sentenced him to
die January 13.
NEW YORK, Nov 22.-The steam
er Sicilian Prince remained fast
ashore this morning An effort to pull
her OFF was unsuccessful.
LONDON. Nov. ga terrific gale
sweeping England increasing in fury
many vessels we're wrecked and much
property is ashore The Norwegian
schooner crashed into the rocks north
Of Berwick and four sailors were
drowned.
ASHVILLE, N. C, Nov. 22.-It is
reported that George Vanderbilt has
imported an organist from England.
in violation of the law, to take the
place of F Flaxington Parker. re-
signed. at All Souls church. Balti.
more. 1t is said that the new organist
claims to be from Jersey City.
WASHINGTON, b. C. Nov. 22.-The
House rivers and harbors committee
assembled in Washington today for
the purpose OF framing bill Last
year no general river and harbor bin
was urged The fact that the War De.
partment has large unexpended bal
auces available for unfinished pro
lccts. and the desire not to appear
eNtravagant on the eve of apresiden.
tlal campaign, were reasons for con
servatism. This session liberal appro-
priations are expected. Il is expected
that steps will be taken for delayed
improvements in the Tennessee, Ohio
ers.
WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-At the
personal invitation of President
Roosevelt the Rev Charles Wagner.
has come to Washington to deliver
his address on "The Simple Life"
Notwithstanding the fact that the
supposed views of the President re-
sarding the problem of life are re-
garded as the direct opposite of those
advocated by DR.. Wagner strong
mutual admiration exists between the
two and they were well acquainted
through the medium of correspondent.
re long before they met in person.
DR. Wagner is to deliver his lecture
tonight in the Lafayette Square Thea,
tre under the auspices of the Y. NJ.
.. A. II is expected that President
Roosevelt will be present to Introduce
Dr Wagner.
NEW YORK, Nov. 22.-Society
urned out in force today for the wed
ling of Miss Frances Church Crock
or daughter of Mr. and Mrs George A.
crocker, and Mr.. William Sloane. son
)f Mr. and Mrs. John Sloane The GER
emony took place in St Bartholo-
news church this afternoon. Bishop
jreer officiating
BOSTON. Mass. Nov 22-The new
armored cruiser Pennsylvania left
| port early today for her official speed
| rial over the government course
| from Cape Ann to Cape Porpolse, Me
| Captain Faulkner of Camps. who is In
| 'harge of the vessel announces that
| ~ fHbIl Will Dt lldut W DTtdh Tet
1rds, but the builders are confiden,
that the ship will exceed the contract
| speed Since the Colorado, a sister
ship to the Pennsylvania. came back
from her government trial last montl
| with the official speed of 2224 knots
10 her credit, the opinion has growr
that the Pennsylvania could at leas
duplicate that.
The contract for the building of tn,
PENNSYLVANIA was signed with that o
The Colorado, January 10, 1901. Sh'
is protected cruiser of the first clas,
and with the Colorado represents ;
new and most powerful type The ar
NOR of the Pennsylvania is of sufiic
lent thickness to withstand the Impac
Of projectiles fred at firing rang,
from vessels carrying guns of tn,
same calibre as hers. The vessel Il
502 feet In length. 60 feet inche
beam. mean draught of "a feet in
ch and has a normal displacement o
1880
NEW YORK, Nov. 22.--A home 70
aged atheists is being arranged TO
| lNit. ne Hd
wenty thousand members, but onl
agnositcs viii take part in this NOV,
ment.
/ DECATUR, Ala, Nov eth
/ | Tennessee river Improvement ass,
citation began a wellattended NEE
I ing here today for the purpose OF a
] ranging plans 10 secure a federal al
) preparation of 100000 to cover tn
cost Of the desired improvements /
4 the Tennessee river. A committe
= will be appointed to go to Washing
s ton 10 lay the matter before the rive
< and harbor committee. The desire
appropriation would open up the TIE
a essee river to Sheffield for The enti,
s year.
g WASHINGTON. Nov. 22.-Ti
d body of Father McDermott, a prize
Il who died while stationed here in 49,
e was removed from the old Romf
c Catholic cemetery. The body was ori
J. inally buried in metallic casket, al
II was found to be petrified and In a
g pearance almost perfectly preserved
Y HOXTE. Kan. Nov. 22.-Tbe II
n Springs sepcial on the Iron Mounta