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Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

Coming down from the monnttains
OF Colorado at this season of the year
must make a pleasant Impression up
on the stranger VINO has nevsr before
visited Pennington. Starting there
where the snow is from four to Ave
feet deep, the trsp Is made down
the Animas river. where YOU begin
to see comfortable farm houses. sur
rounded by large orchards and alfalfa
fields, and Just at dark, rounding the
point east OF the city, looking down
Main street, lit up by electric ligats,
you realize that you have now reach
ed the metropolis of Northwest Now
Mexico, located in the center Of the
famous San Juan county fruit belt,
where there is no snow or mud. and
the climate is simply grand.-Farm-
ington Times-Hustler.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
kENTUckY's TALKING TREE

From the Washington Star
The good people near the town of
Paducah, KY, are much exercised
over a talking tree. II Is not stated,
however, whether the words spoken
have the bark on them. or go TO the
roots Of the matters mentioned, or
cast shadow over those who hear
them or branch OF after the talk be
gins from the subject originally men
toned. All Of this is important for II
the talk is not instructive or to the
point 1t might be well to give the
tree leave to print. Kentucky has
long been the home of oratory, and
now II the trees are finding voices
greater interest than ever will at
tack to the old commonwealth. How
would it do to get up a joint debate
between a scrub oak and scrub pol
itician7
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
BREvITiEs.

Chicago News.
A wedding celebration In Cairo lasts
for three days. There Is feastinx dur
ing all the time and the nouse and
streets are literally decorated with
flags and lanterns.
It mas been figured out that the
British empire IL sixteen times larger
than all the French dominions and
forty times greater than the German
empire.
A statistican says tnat France has
about 1000 iuels year and Italy.
$500.
Swedens biggest export Is timber.
1t sells s27. 100000 worth q year.
Three thousand marriages are per-
formed every day all over the world.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
OF
TREATY ARE
APPEARING

ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. lS.--(6 o.
M Thert are Indications tonight
that the government has decided to
conclude peace with Japan. The dif-
ficulues of prosecuting war in tho
midst of increasing complications at
home forcing this condition. News
from Manchuria today Is not at all
encouraging. Kuropatkin is being re-
ported in a bad box Besides the
car, Prince Leopold and Minister
Witte are strong advocates for end
ing The japanese conflict.
TOXIC, Feb. iS.-According to re-
ports from the front Russians are re-
tuming activity on both banks OF
the Shahke river.
kurok reports the enemy massing
on his front. impression prevails here
that Knropatkln plans a general en-
gagement and when completed he will
strike.
lead war
TOXIC. Feb. ls.-The foreign Of
flee declares there Is no truth in the
report from Paris that Japan has
unoilicially Informed RUSSIA of the
terms OF peace, she would be willing
to accept
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
siLvERToN SOCIALLY
AND OTHERWISE

Special Phone to The Herald.
SILVERTON, Colo. Feb. 1s.-The
Eagles entertainment last night
brought out a packed house with peo-
pie turned away. The performance
consisted of colored minstrels and
the hits were many and very good.
The San Juan Woman's club is
meeting with the Misses Hollings-
worth this afternoon.
Mrs. Morton Schutt has Invitations
out for an elaborate luncheon at high
noon on Washington's birthday.
Mrs. NJ. Slattery. mother OF Jack
Slattery is not expected to live. After
consultation Of physicians yesterday
Mr.. Slattery was cabled at Honolulu
where he is spending the winter
months with his wife.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
FILED FOR RECORD
Mining Deeds.

'""'S SSSNe'
c. F. Briggs and c. w. Dramer, TO
A. r. Lewis, W. p. Vale and O. r.
Boyle, half interest In the Montana
placer mining claim in California
mining district; consideration 375.
Quit Claim Deeds.
Frank l.. Hudson to Mrs Mollie NJ.
Hudson. one-fourth interest in lots .
and 10 in block II Durango; SIS.
Warranty Deeds
Gladys Dyer to Cnas. H. Snyder.
lot 6 in block "a, in Durango; $3.50.
Jennie May Henderson to the Ami
mas Canal. H. W. 4 l. Co., the east
half of the northeast quarter OF sec
tiOn "a and the east half OF the south
east quarter of section 13 in township
38. north of range 8, containing $50
acres; $500.
Cate Carpenter To the Animas Canal
r. W. p. & |. Co. the east half OF the
southeast quarter of section "a and
the northeast quarter of the north
east quarter Of section rs in township
3s north OF range 8, containing 1876
acres; $725.
c. w. Foster to Benjamin +. Marley
lots 8 and 9 in block s In Bays add
ton to town Of Bafyeld, $3.50.
Ernest Wetter to G. II. Clark, lots
IA, Is and 16 ln block 81. in Durango;
81.
Margaret G. Ashback to J. B. Pull
ford. lot and the south half OF 10,
in block AZ. in Durango; $1,000.
Patents.
The United States to Cate Carpen.
ter. the east half Of the southeast
quarter of the northeast quarter OF
section 25 In township 3S north OF
range 2,
Miscellaneous.
Robert ]. Fitzpatrick, Of Beatrice
Neb.. William H. Fitzpatrick Of Den
yer and Samuel d. Fitzpatrick Of Beat
rice. Neb.. engaged In the business Of
railroad construction. under the nrm
name OF Fitzpatrick Bros nled certi
ficate Of partnership.
Amendment to articles OF incoFpr
alton by the An!mas Canal, Rsseevoii
Water. Power & Investment Co.. max
Ing the principal once at Durango;
business 10 be carried ON In Bar
Juan and La Plata counties; branch
ofices may be established and par'
Of the business may be carried O a
Chattanooga. Tenn. and Indianapolis
Ind.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
BIG STRIKE
PROBABLE

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 1s.-The
railway today formally rejected the
demands of the Railroad Firemen's
brotherhood. AS a result q great
strike is possible. Arrangements have
been made for a great meeting Of the
Brotherhood from all sections Of tAe
railroads system tomorrow. Tho rail-
road company have not been Idle.
Looking at a strike as possibility
sbey have been enGaged hundreds
Of men to cake the places Of present
employees, should they seriks.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

PENALTY
IMPOSED

WASHINGTON, d. c., Feb. IS
The bill aimed at the Standard Oil
company introduced in the house to-
day holds that every contract and
agreement tnat creates or maintains
monopoly in any product of labo
or soil is illegal, that trade between
states in such monopolized product is
prohibited. The penalty not to be
more than five thousand dollars fine
nor more than a years Imprisonment
or both.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

C. W. Fisherdick captured two
moutain Hons near his ranch lag
Tuesday morning. Coyotes were
thick and annoying. Mr.. F1sherdick
set couple Of small steel traps Mon
day night and was surprised to nnd
lion caught in one Of them next
day. He dispatched both the
mother and cub. The mother lion
measured seven and one-half feet
from tip to tip. The smaller one was
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
HIGHWAY
ROBBERY

NEW YORK, Feb. 1s.-Ons Of the
most daring OF recent robberies oc-
CURED here this morning when high.
waymen attacked Mrs. John W. Cor
nish in front OF her residence. snatch
ed a diamond broach from her throat
fired two shots at Cornish and then
escaped after an exciting chase by a
policeman.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

the Canadian provinces. The Uniform
Rank and the Rathbone Sisterp. the
woman's auxiliary have likewise en-
oyed marvellous growth. The pres
ent supreme chancellor is Charles e.
Shiveiey, Of Indiana, who will hold
ONCE until the next biennial encamp-
ment. which Is to be hald at New Or
leans in September. 1905
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
BOY WHO SHOT At
TRAIN 10 eENTENcGo

A special from Delta to the Dem
YER Times says:
Jospeh Obergfell, the boy who shot
at a passenger train last fall and
wounded ROderick Reid. was tried in
the county court today on two charges
He was found guilty and sentenced
to the Golden reform school during
his minority. The boy is 15 years
OF age. He claims the saot was acct
dental.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
Anniversary OF PhYTHlANIsM

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb 1s.-
Tomorrow the order of the Knights
OF PyIhss rounds out its fortleth
year and members OF order through
out the land are preparing 10 cele-
brate the anniversary In an appro-
pirate manner. They believe they
have good cause for jubilation in the
rapid growth and nourishing condi-
ton OF the order. Since It was found
I'd by Justine X. Rathbone in this
city four decades ago the fraternity
has spread to every state and ter
ritory Of the Union, to Alaska Cuba.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

A New York woman left . will in
which 1t was stipulated that her
ashes should be buried In her work
basket, Perhaps she was afraid the
hereafter might sometimes seem long
and tresome and figured that 1t
would help her to pass away the time
II she could have her sewing or knit
ting handy.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
SEPARATE GOVERNMENTS or
NORWAY AND eWgpgN

CHRISTIANIA. Feb. 1s.-The gen
eral assembly today decided to refer
the question Of separate governments
OF Norway and Sweden 10 q comittee
Of ninetsen Representatives ol all 20
ideal parties.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
DOCTOR IS ACQUITTED
OF SERIOUS CHARGE

NEW LONDON. Mo-. Feb. lS.-Dr-
Jones Watson was acquitted today
on the charge Of numbering mis- wife.
He was accused OF drugging her.
then throwing the body into creek.
His efforts TO collect the life insur-
ance were followed by his arrest.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
AooIcks LOSING GROUND.

DOVER, Del, Feb. Ex-senator
Addicks, who has held SO long the
Republican majority here. is losing
for the first time since he became
candidate for the United Statesi
senate in 1896. A break occurred in
his ranks. Six union Republicans
laeving him and voting for other can
didates.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
TO THE PUBLIC.

Owing to the fact that . great deal
Of the material necessary for furnish.
ing the Red Men building by the 37nd
has been delayed by the snow block.
ade the opening ball has besn post
poned until Thursday, NaruA III.
THE COMMITTEE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
DROP DOWN
IDEEP SHAFT 7

PoTsViLLE. Pa. Feb. ia cage
containing miners dropped twelve
hundred feet in a shaft near here to
day. Five were killed and twenty in
tured
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
THEIR WAY.

From the New York Tribune.
President Roosevelt and nis attor-
ney generals. Knox and Moody, have
given municipalities splendid les
son In the enforcement Of laws. and
the lesson Is The way to enforce \
law Is To enforce it"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
TWO OLD PEOPLE
ARE ABBREVIATED

CHICAGO, ILL.,, Feb. lS.--Mrs. Mar
Margaret Davidson, aged sixty.four.
was found dead and John Day. aged
~. was found dying In room today
from gas asphyhation. The polics
suspect suicte
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
EX-GOVERNOR ooELL
GOES ABROAD

NEW YORK, Feb. 1S.-Ex-Gover-
nor Odell of New York was among
the passengers sailing for Europe
today. The Ex-Governor is accom-
panied by Mrs. Odell and their
daughter, and will remain abroad
about four months.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
rom the New York Press.

From the New York Press
II the czars bureaucracy made war
Russians on reforms, the peace terms
which Japan will make with the bu-
reaucracy will hx the same minds on
liberty.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
MEMORIAL SERVICES IN
HONOR OF SENATOR QUAY

WASHINGTON. D. c., Feb. 49,
Memorial services In honor OF the
late Senator Quay, were neld in the
senate this afternoon
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
School supple. >. R,oAsy's.

Call At the Jackson Hardware store
10 rths best CUTLERY warA
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

Tho jackson Hardware Co. fol
everything in way Of builders mstsr
iais.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
IDLE.

From the Chicago News.
Russia may have some statesmen.
but II 30 they evidently are not work
ing at the job Just now.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

Don't miss the concert At the High
School next Tuesday night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

he eastern is slated to arrive on
this evening-the nrst offense
many moons.
.drs. Inez Dickerson was Operated
/, for appendicitis.
Judge Pike decided two civil cases
= morning and got the grir
,ught he was gettin~
W, $. sss.S ss.S..o, DN'A'''' -ee,p,
also has cho..- celery. caullflower,
radishes. lettuce. etc.
The Entire Nous dance last evening
was pretty well attended. young peo-
pla predominating and taey report
a most enjoyable time
10, N. Beach, who underwent all op.
tration three weeks ago for appen-
dicits at the Oschner hospital, was
out today for the first time.
o.
A correspondent inquiries OF a
Denver paper where he could find
some paper on bee culture. He was
referred To the Queen Bee" Mrs.
Churchills paper.
Henry Gable. the expert who
played the piano" at the Telegraph
'ae pas, faw months. leaves In the
morning for Montrose. where he ex.
poets 10 go into business.
Data county ought TO ba made |
to pay that &25.000 damages done
by mob to one OF Great Britain's
subjects. instead Of Uncle Sam. Mob |
rnle SHOULD be discouraged
Fank Cunha was out on the streets |
today the first time in the last six |
weeks. He has been laid up with ap-
pendicitis and Is recovering slowly. |
He hopes to get along without an op-
Grafton
Stockmen estimate that one hun
ed by snow and cold weather the
past month. Just think what this 4
would mean 10 the starving thous-
ands of large cities.
Mrs. Pulford has received a letter
from Miss Catherine Craig. appoint
Ing her president of the Normal insti-
tute OF district number 3. comprising
the counties OF La Plata. San Juan.
Montezuma, Dolores andArchuleta
The local lodge Knights of Pythias
will engage in social entertainment
at their hall Monday evening In com
memoratIon OF the 4lst anniversary
Of the order Those having the hand
ling Of arrangements insure an enjoy
able evening
One hombre filed up with booze
last night and tried TO stop the
wheels of progress OF salvation as
they were being turned by lassle
OF the Salvation Army. He was SEN
fenced this morning to stay in the |
Jaii beNeh utys ahu u NAIL, III lleu Oi
SIS nne.
Just because The Herald collector
has not been to See you this month |
do not think this shop can continue /
the practice. The regular collector,
S. w. Raymond. was sick the first |
two weeks and the substitute only /
able to devote a portion Of one day |
to the work. An effort will be made
to get around the coming week as we
know most people do not want sub
scriptions to pila up. or for that mat
ter, advertising and Job accounts. We
trust this apology will suffice and II
the weather will permit collector
will try and see you the coming week. |
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

A washing machine should ~ the
best. Every family should bs peevIdsd
with one. Call and inspset ths bsst
washing machine 1t Jssieeen Hart
ware Co.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

The Nellie Peck Concert Co. next
Tuesday night.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20
From Saturdays Daily.

Don't kick. The eastern is on time
tonight
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

about the size of a coyote
Index.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

Passenger trnins are well ail0d
these days. T'hs incoming ones.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. 1s.-In
diplomatic circles the opinion Is gen.
orally expressed today that yester.
days assassination will be followed
by the governments decision to con-
clude peace.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-02-20

ODESSA. Feb. ls.-Leafiets were
distributed today by the social dem
ocratic revolutionary committee an.
nonncing the assassination of Ser.
gus. adding The event marks the
beginning of a war Of reprisal forced
on the people by the unbending, stub
borness and intolerable oppression of
the rule of the present regime"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-05
East St. Johnsbury.

East St. Johnsbury.
Mrs. S. ]. Somerville'and Mrs. Malcolm
Mcleod of St. Johnsbury were the guests
of Mrs. B. P. Drew last week. .
Clarence Richards has moved into
Charles Owens house and will work for
]. A. Ramage.
Misses Abbie and Annie Smith of Morris.
town, N. J., and Miss Carrie Griswold
OF Montpelier, are spending their vaca-
ton at their homes in this village.
Mrs. Joel Wood was in town calling
on old friends last week. Mrs. Wood
has moved her household goods to Rich
ford, where she will make her future home.
Mrs. Belle Grout has finished her school
in Miles Pond and has returned home.
Miss Georgianna Farnham of Troy Is
the guest of her cousin, Miss Densis Rus
sci. ...
Mrs. B. F. Drew gave a lawn party
Saturday afternoon to her former ASSOC.
ciates in the CALIFORNIAN office. Despite
the rain an elaborate repast was served
In a tent on the lawn and most de-.
lightful time was spent.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-05
At the Hospitals.

At the Hospitals.
William Heath, who was operated on
at Brightlook Hospital three weeks 400
went to his home Wednesday; B. F. Tav.
Tor OF Hardwick, who also recently nm.
derwent an operation on his eyes, has re.
turned to his home this week; Charles
Chamberlin of Lisbon returned to b;s
nome last week. Mrs. Elizabeth Farm.
ham OF this village and Mrs. R. 7. SHIRT.
leh OF Greensboro, who were operated on
thursday are improving. Mrs. Frank
howard of Bradford, who was operated
on for an ununited fracture of the leo
Saturday, is very comfortable. IN
Conner of Barton and Dennis Eas+nor
OF Hyde Park, are new patients.
A. ]. Roy, who fractured his shoulder; t.,
arunaway accident last week, has been at
the st. Johnsbury Hospital for few
days, but has now gone home; Mrs
Alex Mercies of Groveton, Mrs. W. O.
Bishop OF West Burke, R. L. Huntlev Of
West Burke, and Mrs. Mailloux of Bar
ton are among the new arrivals at the
hospital, for treatment.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-05
Wheatley.Wilder.

DR.. Tenney Hall Wheatley, OF New
York city, st. J. A. 'sS, and Miss Flor
ence Edith Wilder, formerly of Swanton.
were married in the Methodist church at
Burlington, Wednesday evening, June 20,
IN the presence OF large assemblage OF
friends. The church was artistically
trimmed with palms and daisies, used in
great profusion. The ceremony was per.
formed by Rev. l.. o. Sherburne, of Bel.
lows Falls, former longtime pastor of
the Wilder family. The bride was at
tended by Miss Campbell, of Toronto
Ont. and Miss Bessie Truman, of Bur,
llngton as bridesmaids. Mrs. FL. L.
Wilder was matron OF honor. The best
man was DR.. John Gibson, OF st. Adams.
Charles Wilder, Howard Wilder, Byron
N Clark, and John A. Corbin acted as
ushers. The bride was gowned in white
crepe de chine over white taffeta, and
she wore bridal veil Following the
CEREMONY, reception was rendered Doc
tor and Mrs. Wheatley at the home of
the brides brother, DR.. H. L. Wilder.
Refreshments were served, the tables be-
ing in charge of Mrs. Charles Wilder and
Miss Mary l. Henderson. The rooms of
the Wilder residence were trimmed with
ferns and daisies and the porch was bril-.
liantly Illuminated with Japanese Ian
terms. The groom is graduate of the
academic department of the University of
Vermont, Burlington, in the class OF
1888 and OF the medical department in
the class OF 1895 He is now engaged in
the practice OF his profession in New
York. The bride is daughter of DR.. Fl.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-05
COUNTY COURT.
civil Jury Work Completed.


The case of Livermore T. Bailey Y
Town OF Ryegate, which was on trial
from June II to %, was finished last
week Wednesday evening when the jury
brought in verdict for the plaintiff to
recover $1,000 damages and his costs
The suit was brought for recovery o.
damages which the plaintiff claimed
should be given him for injuries received
for alleged negligence of the town Of
Ryegate in the construction of the ap.
proach to bridge on which the plaintiff
was injured in November, 1904. This
case will probably be taken to the
supreme court. This completed the civil
jury cases.
Considerable criminal business was
done in court last week before the ad.
journment of the Fourth. The following
were arraigned and pleaded not guilty:
Sam Bigstein, liquor; Mrs. Coscomo Bar
deli, liquor; Jim Carera, liquor; William
Pope, larceny; and Mrs. Gabriel Con-
stantino, liquor.
Homer Tillotson of Hardwick pleaded
guilty to one offense OF furnishing intoxi-
eating liquor and was fined $500 and
costs, which he paid.
Frank Provencia pleaded guilty to
burglary and was sentenced to the States
Prison at Windsor for term of from
two to two and one halt years and to
pay costs of prosecution. Provencia is
the man who broke into the post Office
and depot at Passumpsic a short time
ago.
The case of State v. Ezra c. Brooks
for lottery was to be tried last week, but
Thursday he pleaded guilty to the charge
and was fined $25 and costs of prose
cution, which he paid.
In the case of State v. Edward Gillapan |
Tor lntoxication, he pleaded guilty and |
was fined SIS and costs of prosecution
with additional sentence of 80 DAYS in
he House of Correction at Rutland. The
was stayed, the respondent
having signed the pledge in open court
md he was placed in the care OF pro-
patton officer.
Earl Warren, who stole SIS In money,
Hardwick, pleaded guilty to grand
arceny and was sentenced to the Indus.
rial School at Vergennes the remainder
" his minority, but the sentence was
tayed and the boy placed in charge OF
be probation officer
Bail OF $500 each was fixed in the
allowing cases: Lena Julian, liquor;
Dominic Costa, liquor; Mrs. Antonio
ulian, liquor and Samuel La Plant,
rand larceny.
The jury was excused Thursday morn.
1g until this afternoon, and court ad.
burned Thursday afternoon until the
anne time. The criminal cases will com.
fence today and the order is as fol.
,ws: State v. Samuel Bigstein; State v.
leila Cardella; State v. Mrs. Giscomo
ardelli; State v. Frank Pianfetti; State
Mrs. Gabriel Constantine; State V.
iscomo Bardelli; State v. Jim Carera.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1905-07-05
New Pastor Welcomed.

Rev. A. Fl. Gage, who was just gradu.
ated from Colgate University at Hamil.
ton, N. Y, preached his first sermon at
the First Baptist church Sunday since he
had been called as their pastor and was
cordially greeted by his parishioners
The young ladies had banked the pulpit
very effectively with ferns and wild
flowers and Mr.. Gage referred In happy
manner to the floral welcome. He took
for his text for his morning discourse
Isaiah Al: 6, "They helped everyone
his neighbor; and everyone said to his
brother, Be of good courage He spoke
on helpfulness and good cheer and said
that he wanted these to be the motto of
the work. He preached in the evening
upon salvation, taking his text from
Christ's interview with Zaccheus.
Mr.. Gage will reside at the home OF
Rev. c. R. B. Dodge on Mount Pleasant
street and he is young man who will
be well received by our townspeople.