Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-04-24

hour of going to press had not been
informed of the sad death of his
father.
ST. PAUL, MINI, April 20.-It is
announced today that the old St Paul
Globe. the only Democratic paper in
the Twin Cities and the property OF
the sons of James j. Hill and one OF
the most substantial papers of the
Northwest was to discontinue publi.
cation.
CHICAGO. April 20.-Johann Hoch.
who is or trial for the murder of one
of his wives before German Judge,
expressed a wish through his counsel
today for German jurors only, and this
as far as possible will be acceded to.
NEW YORK, April 2o.-vice Presi.
dent HYDE OF the Equitable Life As
surance Society, refused point blank
today to resign when so asked by a
committee representing agents whom
he met at his residence. He said
Il nave no intention whatever of re-
signing, as such a course would be
cowardly and disgraceful to the mem.
ory OF my father It is evident from
your meetings that you have not tho
remotest conception OF this contro-
versy or the motive behind the selfish
struggle for control You are entitled
TO know all the facts and | will write
YOU tomorrow in reply to your request
for my resignation, All the questions
at issue are in the hands of the state
insurance department. would ad-
wise you to remain loyal to the Eauita-
BILE"
TOPEKA. Kans. April 2o-H, U,
Nudge. general manager of the Santa
Fe railroad today confirmed the report
that he would leave that road.
Mr.. Nudge will become second vice
president of the Rock Island May l.
J. f. Hurley, general superintendent
Of the Eastern Grand division. may
become his successor. In an inter
view today Mr.. Nudge said This
AFFAIR has been brewing for some
time and the final arrangement for
the acceptance of my resignation was
made last Monday. | regret very
|
could not refuse an offer WITH such
substantial increase in salary and
The larger opportunities which Presi-
dent Winchell of the Rock Island
made to me. expect 10 make NO
radical changes in the Rock Island
| will reside in Chicago"
CHICAGO, April 20.-Municipal
ownership of the street railways may
soon occur here. Negotiations for
their purchase has been opened by
the city. Two conferences between
the city officials and the company's
representatives. have been held-last
evening and again today, but no def
mite result mas yet been reached.
NEW YORK, April 2O.-A Mercedes
automobile flashing through Brooklyn
Park this morning struck an Italian
knocking him over twenty feet in the
air and killing MIN. The chaffeur
threw on all his reserve power and
rushed away from the scene without
paying any attention to the man he
struck. Scores of police reserves are
now out trying TO trace the party. All
the ferries and bridges to New York
are under guard. There were three
men and two women in the car.
TOPEKA. April Ex-Governor
Hoch today told the committee which
applied for a pardon for Willie Sells
that he would give them nearing
May lst. Sells was convicted In 1886
while mere boy of numbering his
family
VIENNA. April 20.-Following an
ancient custom Emperor Franz Joseph
today bathed the feet of twelve aged
men in the Hall of Ceremonies in the
presence of large number of roy
atty.
CHICAGO. April 20.-The bottom
has dropped out OF John Gates cor
ner in May wheat. The market open
ed at 1i3la and dropped to 1851 In a
few minutes. The failure of the
Gates people to round out the corner
Is due 10 large accumulations OF cash
wheat by Armour The slump in Chi
cago was accompanied by similar de
cllnes in Kansas City, Duluth. Min
neapolis and New York
NEWCASTLE. April 20.-The Sc
we're storm OF tne past few days was
greatly augmented today by the ar
rival of a heavy downfall OF snow and
for the third day the Presidential par
ty was not inclined to leave its camp
in Bear Canon. A heavy rain began
falling early last evening which soon
changed to snow. which is still falling
heavily. The President, nowever, ap-
peared willing to remain in camp. as
there were many matters OF import
ance which he wished to discuss with
Secretary Loeb before the latter's re-
turn to headquarters at Glenwood
Springs.
KANSAS CITY. April 20.-Tne
breaking of a pulley belt in a shirt
waist factory caused panic among
some fifty girls in the Sylvester Judge
Hat Factory on the next floor above
causing injury to Ave girls. Ray VIII
llson. Bessie Randolph and Lena Rob
inson jumped from the second story:
Rosa Lion fell to the ground by the