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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

match tonight between Frank Gotch,
the champion catch-as-catcacan
wrestler, and Jim" Parr. who holds
the English championship title. The
articles call for n handicap match.
Gotcn agreeing to throw the British
champion twice in an hour or forfeit
the match
That Gotoh la wrestling marvel
Is conceded by New York's sporting
fraternity II will be Got-h's debut
in New York and the occasion Is
looked upon as one of the biggest
sporting events Of the year In the
metropolis
II In generally conceded that he
will have to be at his best to beat
Parr. who Is himself champion.
Parr is the most spectacular wrestler
In the game today and is regarded a.
a worthy opponent for tne American
champion.
WASHINGTON. Feb. 2i.--Tne In
inaugural committee has decided to
hang placards on los places Of his
toric interest In the city for the ben
eft OF the thousands Of visitors who
will be present at the ceremonies.
Thirty Indians, representing far
western tribes. arrived today for tho
ceremonies.
The Presidents reviewing stand.
whlch will seat 5000 people. is near
ly completed
SAN FRANCISCO, Feb. 24.-The Cali
Today prints story to the effect t1hat
the Western Pacific railway project
Is being backed by the Huntington
millions instead of Gould as here
tofore believed The Huntington
fortune is being used to complete the
new road from San Francisco to Salt
Lake City. Millionaire Yoakum OF
tne Frisco System and Edward W.
Iawley are also interested. Tho
HuntIngton-Hawley- Yoaltum trio also
propose acquiring n complete
system from San Francisco to the
Mexican gulf.
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Feb. "a
No material change was shown In
the thirty-second ballot for senator
today.
KANSAS CITY, Fob. 24.-E D.
kenna, general counsel for the
Santa Fe railroad, Is acre today. en-.
route to Texas. In an interview he
said; "Starderd OIL don't control
the Santa Fe, 1t has two members
in the directorate Just as II has on
many of the railway companies. The
Santa Fe has never Disseminated
against certain oil shippers in favor
Of the Standard Oil company. as re-
ported"
BUTLER, Mo-. The acquittal OF
euCouncilman Charles Krstz of st.
Louis. accused of bribery. caused q
great surprise to Circuit Attorney Sa.
ger, Folks successor. and others
Sager ascrlbes the acquittal to dis
inclination OF the Jurors TO believe
tne testimony Of the conspirators,
and to sympathy aroused by Kratz.
who IL In a broken down condition
following his flight into Mexico
Juror Evilsizer said: I'VE found
for Kratz because we had no conf
dence In the testimony OF the States
witnesses, and because OF the good
reputation given Kratz by business
men"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27
ABeoTT.MoRGAN.

Last night at $3.50 Rev o. E. Os-
tenson spoke the words that Joined In
marriage Mr.. John Hendricks Abbott
and Miss Mary Morgan. The cere-
mony was performed in the beautiful
home which Mr.. Abbott had prepared,
the large Amy house.
The relatives and few intimate
friends were present. The house
was beautifully decorated throughout
with potted plants and flowers and
American flags were greatly in evil
dence. The bride was given away by
her oldest brother. Mr. Heber Gould
ing.
After the ceremony the party re-
paired to the dining room. where an
elegant wedding supper was served.
The small boys with their tin pans
soon made their appearance and made
q great din and uproar for a few min
utes, when the groom went out and
sent them on their way rejoicing tH
the confectionery store.
The groom is manager Of the Fa
nous Stores company, and since hii
hrSt coming 10 our city mas occupied
a leading position in business circles
marking a new era in his specia
line, and making warm friends o
those with whom he comes in contact
| The bride 10 most eatimabl'
young lady. having lived for year
with her brothers on their ranch a
Pine Ridge, near Durango. She has |
host OF friends Of long standing
friends who nave known her from
girlhood. and these wish her all tn
10y and good fortune that falls to tn
lot OF the truly happy.
| The happy couple begin married lif
under the most favorable auspices
and their many friends hope the sur
whine Of their life may always be a
bright as 1t 10 today.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Insurance Commissioner r. Z. Folk
of Tennessee was talking the other
day about the humor OF the insurance
business.
IT'S CHASTITY numor." ne said.
because 1t hinges on death. Never
theless, there is great deal OF It
Every insurance agent has some odd
and new story TO relate. 80
"One agent told me yesterday how
he met that morning q friend In
feeble condition. his face psllld. abs
eyes duh and his figure snrunken
" Whist II the halter with you.
Herbert" the agent said.
" I'm in luck. Herbert answered.
MY boy. am In great luck ,t'
How not" asked the agent.
" Why said the other. your COM
panys medical examiner paused me
only two months ago. and now my
doctor tells me have an incurabis
disease. How IL that for LUCK
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27
Denver, Feb. 2S, 1905.

The session of the contest commit
tee this afternoon was given over 10
a thorough threshing out OF the
in the Democratic press against ]. H
Brown, OF counsel for Gov. Peabody
In the contest.
The charges. in brief. have been
that he asked Chairman Griffith of the
committee to mutilate certain OF the
testimony introduced by the Adams
side. as Brown thought That 1t would
hurt his side OF the case. The re
ports have stated that Grif1th stated
this to be a fact In the secret session
of Monday afternoon.
At the opening Of the session today
Mr.. Brown appeared before the COM
mittee, and asked q hearing in regard
to these charges The committee de-
cided that the hearing should be open
TO the public, and Mr.. Browns re-
quest was granted. He took for his
text the News editorial quoted above,
the effect Of it being that Griffith
said that the motion to appoint sub
committee of three members to sift
the evidence had been formulated by
the same lobbyist who had tried TO
get him to mutilate evidence for Ad-
ans.
AS 10 toe motion in regard to the
subcommittee, Mr.. Brown stated that
he was its author, and that 1t was in
his opinion a perfectly proper one
and that II was the accustomed mode
OF doing business in the national con
gress.
Proceeding to the main charge. ol
attempt to mutilate testimony, tht
facts in the case were finally weli-de
veloped by Aessrs. Brown. Grimtf
and vinton, secretary Of the commit
tee. They are In brief. that Brown
discovered last week that the tssu
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

The Standard Oil company will pun
lsh Kansas by refusing to do business
in that state. But wait til few inde.
pendent retineries start up out there.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Bigamist Hoch looks like Henry
James, but he seems to introduce q
good deal more action into his plots
than Henry does.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

If Roosevelt wants good lion and
bear hunting, why not visit the wflds
of upper Pine river?
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

The Austrian emperor has evident.
ly concluded that the best way TO
get rid of the line of Kossuths In 70
take 1t into partnership.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

If you appreciate paper that Is
willing to pay out good money for
news of the day show 1t by your pat.
ronage.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

The Pueblo Chieftain should In
crease the size Of Its type on editorial
page.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

the purpose to whicn he Will now put
them. 81 have done the Standards
dirty work" said White today. "and
these documents prove it,"
TOPEKA. Kan, eb. 2S.--The sen.
ate committee OF the whole today rec
ommended for passage the house
bill giving the board of railway com
missioners power to regulate railway
rates. amending II. however. so that
the power en- only be exercised on
complaint. The house bill gives the
board the right to take the initiative
without complaint.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Two disorderly men were nned $40
each yesterday, and one IS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27
STANDARD OIL SETS ASIDE
$1,000 600 FOR FIGHT.

: NEW YORK, Feb. 2i-It is
J stated on apparent good All.
: thority tnat al yesterdays ses-
sion Of Standard OIL magnates
$l.000.00O was set aside to be
used In every available way to
meet the onslaught OF the var
ious states.
Standard OIL stock has
reached low-water mark-$590
the lowest per cent. in many
: years.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27
BIG TUNNEL COMPLETED

GENEVA. Italy, Feb, "a
Boring on the Simpson tunnel,
which is the longest In the
world, was completed today I
after Ave years continuous
work which was begun from
both sides. The two ends met
with less than foot deviation.
The tunnel penetrates the
ncart of the Alps.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27
MAY COME TOGETHER

BOSTON, Feb. 23.-Reply-
Ing to Lawson's challenge 10
meet him In Fanueil Hall In n
public debate, James w. Beck.
ox-assis'ant attorney general.
says he will give the matter
his consideration If a definite
proposition is made by Lawson.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27
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CHICAGO. Feb. 2a.--President Har-
per of the Chicago University has
passed the crisis OF the after effects
of his operation and at the hospital
II is said he is resting easily this
morning after n quiet night, and his
recovery is no longer deemed doubt
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Thomas lockwood was an outgoing
passenger on the eastern this morn
ing,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27
From Thursdays Daily:

Two disorderly men were nned $40
each yesterday, and one IS.
-
Thomas lockwood was an outgoing
passenger on the eastern this morn
ing.
Two coach loads OF laborers came
in on the eastern last night to work on
the grade. ...
Kansas is sure enough hot on the
trail OF the trusts. Let the good work
continue.
Clarence O. Finch and wife passed
through from Silverton this morning
on their way to Canon City.
J. H. McDevitt left this morning
on tour of the towns In mis- internal
revenue territory. He will make the
first stop at Del Norte.
George West says so far as he
knows there will be no cattle loss In
Archuleta county, all stock being
within reach Of plenty Of food.
John Kellenberger, wholesale dis
penser OF wet goods, was q returning
passenger last evening And he a
ways brings bunch Of good orders
Yes, The Herald will commenc
Gov. Adams or any other governor
Kidding state capitols Of corrupt lob
bies. Gov Folk has the right system
Durango's population. taking in rht
| railroad grade, has increased full
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Get in line for liberty and progress,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Two coach loads of laborers came
in on the eastern last night to work on
the grade.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Kansas is sure enough hot on the
trail OF the trusts. Let the good worl
continue.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

George West says so far as he
knows there will be no cattle loss In
Archuleta county, all stock being
within reach OF plenty Of food.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Clarence o. Finch and wife passed
through from Silverton this morning
on their way to Canon City.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Yes, The Herald will commend
Gov. Adams or any other governor.
Kidding state capitols of corrupt lob
bies. Gov Folk has the right system.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

John Kellenberger. wholesale dis
penser OF wet goods, was returning
passenger last evening. And he Al
ways brings bunch Of good orders.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

Durango's population. taking in the
railroad grade, has increased fully
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

J. H. McDevitt left this morning
on a tour Of the towns In mis- interna
revenue territory. He will make th'
first stop at Del Norte.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-27

John Conway returned last evening
from Salt Lake, where he was one Of
the head men in directing the con-
struction OF the Clark road to Los
Angeles. Mr.. Conway has a ranch on
the Florida. We have not been able
to learn present intentions, but having
been engaged In railroad SO long, 1t
will probably be hard work to break
away The Herald has kept Mr.. Con-
way fully informed on this section
during his six or seven years absence.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Mrs. Louise D. Mains.

Mrs. Louise ID. Mains, widow Of the
late Robert Mains of Louden hill, Hal
lowell. died, Thursday. at the home of
her sister, Mrs. Alfred GOwell in this
city. Mrs. Mains was for many years
resident Of Hallowcll, but for the
past eight years she had made har
home with her sister, Mrs. Gowell
Her age was II years and 6 months
About four weeks ago she suffered a
stroke of paralysis and was a great
sufferer until death came to relieve her
pain. In all her suffering, however, she
was always patient. unselfish, and
cheerful. exhibiting the same beautiful
characteristics which mad cndeared her
to a great circle of friends throughout
her life She is Survi I'D by two sisters.
Mrs. Gowell of this city, ana Miss Eliza
BuSWell of Manchester n. H.; also by
IL brother, John BusWcll of Manchester.
and a niece, Miss Affic A. Boswell of
the same city. The funeral services
will be held at her Late home SO Maple
street. at 80 O'Clock. y. NJ, Sunday
The interment will be in Hallowell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25

The last of the social assemblies Civ.
en- by Maine COmmandery was held
last evening, IN Masonic haII and yue
an unqualified success. The attendance
was quite large, considering the in
clemency of the weather, and all pres
ent enjoyed themselves to the utmost
An order of Il dances was gone through
to the music of Dennis orchestra of
Augusta, and those who did not care
to pay tribute to Terpischore, cnioved
a hand or 50 of whist, several tables
being set in the upper hall for the card
playing enthusiasts. Refreshments
were. served by the ladies and at Il
late hour, the party broke up.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Church Notices,

Free Baptist church. Rev. H. H.
Hayes, pastor: Uscual Sunday services
during the day and evening.
Universalst church. Rev. Oluf Tand-
berg, pastor: Uusal services during the
day. with sermon by the poster at the
morning service at 1890 o'clock
Congregational church: Morning
worship at 1880 A. NJ. and in the even
ing at 80 o'clock; Sunday school at
11.45; Junior Endeavor at $50 o'clock.
First Baptist church. Rev. L. II.
Clarke. pastor: Public worship at 1880
\. NJ. and 80 p. NJ. with sermon by
the pastor; Sunday school at noon. All
are welcome.
Christ church. Rev. Robert Plant.
rector: Morning prays and sermon at
1920 A. NJ. Sunday school and rcctOr's
Bible class at noon; evening service
at 80 o'clock.
Methodist church, Rev. r. NJ. JOSEF
Ign, pastor: Usual morning service at
1870 a. NJ, with sermon by the pastor;
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
A Pleasant Trip.

The following report of the trip
abroad of Mr. and Mrs. M. NJ. Johnson.
will be of interest to their many
friends.
Leaving New York Jan. IA. on the
Primes Irene they arrived at Gibraltar.
on the 22d and Naples the Goth. Travel
ing the greater part of the time in
Italy. they visited Naples. Pompei.
Pastem. La Cava, Amalfi Positfano,
Sorrento. Capri, Anna Capri. Blue
Grotto, Rome. Florence, Bologna. Ven
ice. Genoa, Nice and Monte Carlo.
From Italy the party went to Paris.
thence to London and Southampton.
The voyage out from New York was
a pleasant one with good weather, and
smooth sea The first stormy day was
Feby. Goth in Paris. The weather dur
ing their travel was extremely pleas
ant. In London they met with the
usual London weather.
The voyage home on the Kronprinz
Wilhelm was the worst in 81 years ac-
cording to the statement of Capt.
Richter. From the time the vessel
passed the Cherbourg breakwater at
S o'clock, Mar. 9. until she ranged
abeam of Nantucket, at 10 o'clock, Fri
day Mar II, it was a continuous buck
ing of head seas-seas so big and
steep that the forward part of the ves-
sci was in constant smother.
Despite these conditions the trip
was made safely and was not wholly
devoid of pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Church Notices.

AT the Second street Universalist
church, Rev. F. f. Barton will preach
next Sunday, at 1870 o'clock. Sunday
school at 1I.45.
st. Matthews church. Rev. w. f.
Livingston, rector: Third Sunday in
Lent. Morning service at 1920 o'clock
Sunday school at 11.45 O'Clock.
Old South Congregational church:
Preaching by the pastor at 1920 A. NJ,
and at Z p. NJ. by Rev. V. NJ. Hardy,
d. ID. A fine program of music will
be rendered at the evening service.
Methodist Episcopal church, Rev. w.
Canham. Morning worship with
sermon by the pastor, at 1890; Sunday
school at II NJ: p. NJ. meeting Of the
Junior EpwOrth League; p. NJ, de-
votiOnal services of the Senior EpwOrth
League. topic: 1.-The Missionary Call
General services omitted at O'Clock
on account of the special services at
the Baptist church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25

w. r. Robinson, the rural route mai,
carrier who has route No. Il from the
Gardiner post office is having an exne-
r;ence on his route ut present that
nearly rivals the snow shoe DAVIS or
mid winter Carrier Robinson malkac
his first two miles out of Gardiner an
q wheeled vehicle and then transfers IA
runners to make the rest of his route
He reports that the sleighng over H..
crust i'm the country is still very good
especially in the vicinity Of Dresden
and the Eastern river road, but when
the roads approach the city, wheels are
more appropriate for speedy and com
Portable travelling.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
William r. Burr.

The funeral of William +. Burr, was
held. yesterday afternoon from the
Burr home on Cobossee avenue. Rev.
H. H. Hayes. pastor of the Free Baptist
church OBLIGATED and he paid a touch
his four score and ten years with good
deeds. The bearers were f. E. Norton
George Goodrich. c. O. Knox and Wal
ter Wakefield. There was large
number of friends al relatives pres
ent. and the floral tributes We're very
beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25

E.. P. Favor has a musical instrument
of unique variety in his place of business
and one that affords the subject of an
interesting study, especially to those
unsteady or historically inclined. The
instrument is an old accordian, some so
years old. which was made in London.
The accordian has an elaborate outer
case of inlaid ivory with a beautiful
mosaic design. and is of exquisite work
manship. The keys and stops are Of
real peal. and despite its great age. the
melody that may be taken from the ac-
cordian IS of rare sweetness and puts
to shame the more modern instruments,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Two Sessions For High School.

The school authorities and the teach
ers of the high school have had con-
ference concerning the one session plan
that has been tried in the high school
for the past year and a half, and it
has been decided to change back to
the old plan of two sessions daily, 3
A. NJ to II and 100 to $50 p. M. The
change will go into effect at the OPEN
ing of the school next Monday. 1t is
believed that the two session plan
results in more study and a higher
grade of scholarship than the one ses-
sion plan. 1t is said that many pupils
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Surprise Party.

Master Willie Nj. Robinson was taken
by surprise. Thursday afternoon. when
about 40 of his young friends gathered
at his home in this city to greet him
on his 18th birthday anniversary. Mas
ter Robinson WAS the happy recipient
Of many beautiful gifts, including Il
watch and chain, Il clock. a So gold
piece. etc. The afternoon vas pleas
antly spent by the little host and his
friends and refreshments were one of
the important features of the program.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25

Gilbert Eastman. aged 75 years, a
resident of Farmingdale died late last
evening of heart failure. Mr.. Gilman
ate supper early in the evening and APP
peared in his usual good health, and
after reading the evening paper pre-
pared to retire for the night, and ex-
pired in his room soon after. The
funeral will be held from his late home
Monday Afternoon at 2 o'clock and the
order of which he was so long a MEM
Der, the K. of p. society will attend the
services in body.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
John Padbury.

One of the oldest and best known
members of the Home, and for many
years before ill-health compelled him to
go to the hospital, a voucher clerk in
the treasurer's office, John Padbury
died at the hospital Friday morning.
aged SO years. Mr.. Padbury was orig
inal!y admitted in 1874. upon order of
General B. F. Butler, at which time III
vas a resident of New York City. He
was an Englishman by birth and edu-
cation. He enlisted June 2, 1861. i'm F
Go. of the 18th N. Y. Vol. Infy., serving
an enlistment of three years. A widow.
and a daughter. Mrs. Charles L. Hop
kins. living in Penn Yam. n. Y, survive
him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25

A large number of people attended
the dance given at the Town hall,
Thursday evening. by Mrs. Carrie Os-
borre. There were As couples on the
grand march, which was led by Rob
ert Baird and Miss Clara Maxwell Ice
cream and cake were served at inter-
mission.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
MARINE CORPS OFFICERS
To Go To Newport For instruction Ia
Submarine Mining.

Newport. r. l., March pa large
class of officers attached to the u. S.
Marine Corps have been ordered to re-
port at the torpedo station here in May
FOR instruction in submarine mining.
The men will be quartered at the train
ing station.
Seaman and gunners have been or
dered to report in May for submarine
and torpedo boat work. They will
come from the Washington navy yard
The torpedo boat Mckee continued
the work of testing petroleum fuel Fri
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25

On Wednesday evening next, Leba-
non Royal Arch Chapter will hold a
special meeting in Masonic hall and
William n. Hose of Portland, grand
high priest, will inspect the chapter
The attendance of officers prominent in
Masonic circles will be large it is an
ticipated and invitations have been ex-
tended to the past high priests of
Cushnoc and Jerusalem Chapters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Don't.

Don't think because you have taken
many remedies in vain that your cass
is incurable.
You have not taken Hoods Sarss'
parilla.
1t has cured many seemingly hopeless
cases OF scrofula, catarrh, rheumatism
kidney complaint, dyspepsia and genef-
al debility-many cases that may nave
been worse than yours.
What this great medicine has done
'or others il can do for you.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Liquor Raid.

Chief of Police +. +. Andrews, as
sisted by Constable w. L. ToZier en-
tered the store of Arthur Q. Hamilton.
on lawer Water street. yesterday after
noon, and after thorough search dis
civered small quantity of malt liquor.
said to be ordinary lager beer which
was seized. Hamilton will be arraign-
en- the municipal court, this morning,
before Judge Larrabec
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1905-03-25
Mrs, Louise D, Mains,

Mrs Louise ID. Mains died Yesterday
in this city, aged - years. Mrs. Mains
wa sthe widow of Robert Mains and
for several years has made her home
in this city but the greater part Of
her life was passed in HallOwell. The
funeral will he held on Sunday after
noon at o'clock. from the residence of
Alfred Gowell, Maple street. and in
terment will be made at Halowell.