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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-07
SWEET MELODY FLOUR

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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1905-12-07

Daily except Sunday.
< Sunday only.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
FURTHER PARTICULARS OF
SMALL HOPES SLIDE

George Goodma went to Hesperis
this morning to bring down the body
OF Jack Walker, who was killed in the
snowsllde at the Small Hopes board
ing house Wednesday evening. Al 9
O'Clock this afternoon the party that
was on the road with the body had
not arrived at Hesperus and there
is some doubt as TO whether they
will reach there in time to catch the
train for Durango this evening or not.
An attempt was made yesterday To
open the road by means Of teams
hitched TO sleighs, with a number OF
men along TO shovel in the worst
places One party started at Hesperus
and another started at La Plata City.
working both ways. but last night
they lacked about a mile and a half
Of being together. II is learned that
Ed. Bakers injuries are mostly on
the hip. It appears to be badly twisted
from being struck by the tlmbers
b. G.. Palmer was somewhat bruised
by the broken timbcrs. G. c. Carmel,
who brought the word down to Hes
perus yesterday. sent a masseage to
the mother of Walker in Belvldere.
Kan. and a message was received
from her to have the body shipped
there. The young man was a Wood
man Of the World. The accident hap.
pened Wednesday evening AS stated
in these columns yesterday. and the
others OF the party employed at the
mine made their way down to the
Bonnie Girl mine that night The word
was not brought to Hesperus the
| next day Thursday because OF ter.
rible binding storm raging all day
on the bar. an attempt TO cross which
might have resulted fatally to the one
trying 1t. The following persons were
employed at the Small Hopes; ]. NJ.
Price. the superintendent; G. W
Baker. foreman; Jack Walker the
man killed; Ed. Davis. Roy Gibbs. Al
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
POPE APPEALS TO AMERICA

WASHINGTON, D. ! c., Jan. IA
No little comment has been created
in Catholic circles by the appeal is
sued by Mgr. Falconio to the hierar-
chy of the United States telling them
that the Pope now relies on the Cath
olics OF America for financial aid. 1t
is the first time in the history OF the
church that such an appeal has been
made
81 regret to state" says Mgr. Fal
comic in his appeal, that notwith
standing the genercsns response OF
the American people. the financial
condition of the Holy See is far from
being prosperous or satisfactory The
present sad state OF some OF the most
prosperous nations Of Europe and
the increasing demands on the funds
of the church are the principal causes
of the actual financial situation of the
Holy See, II situation upon which our
Holy Father looks with alarm. be
cause unless his children come for.
ward more literally to his assistance.
notwithstanding the utmost economy
practised In every direction, he can
hardly meet tn. exigencies of the vast
administration of the church. which
extends throughout the whole world
Consequently. His Eminence the
Cardinal Secretary of state requests
me to make known TO all the ordinar
les of the United States the said finan-
cial difficulties, in the hope that by
their zeal those seources of revenue
which have heretofore been forth
coming from France and Italy. and OF
which at present in a very large meas
ure the Holy See Is deprived, may be
adequately compensated,
Hence. besides the general
yearly collection. which Is to remain
as heretofore and to be more earnest
ly encouraged other means are sig-
gested which MAJ prove here in Amer.
lea as productive as they have been
in some countries OF Europe"
These means. Mgr Falconio sug-
gests. are the formation of Peters
Pence Societies." the keeping OF
Peters Pence BoxeS' In churches
and Institutions, and Other pious
devices which the piety Of th. faithful
may suggest"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
BIG AUTO SHOW OPENS.


NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE national
automobile show for 1905 opened to-
day in Madison Square Garden with
every available foot Of space in the
big hall occupied with exhibits OF
motor cars or their accessories.
A glance at the exhibits gives evi-
dence to the expert that the past year
has witnessed the greatest strides In
the hisory of the industry Upwards OF
$50 concerns are represented
The exhibits show that recent and
notable improvements have been
made in almost every part of the ma
chine. from the sparkling plug to the
tires. The improvements are shown
in greater speed increased comforts
in riding and furnishing construction.
Increased Satisfy and Simplicity in
operation.
Including among the automobiles
on display are some OF the fastest
racing cars in the world. Among the
number are the Peerless Green
Dragon" with which Barney Oldheld
won the track championship, and es.
tablished all worlds records up to
fifty miles; the famous Winton "Bul
let" that Kiser drove In record time
for a mile; the twenty-four horsepow-
er Pope Toledo" which H. II. Lytle
guided to third place In the Wander.
bilt Cup race the diminutive twenty
horsepower Ford" made famous by
Frank Kulick's victory with IL on the
Empire track against giant cars Of
four times the horsepower :tha
speedy "Panhard." with which Georg.
Heath won the Vanderbilt Cup race
the ninety horsepower Pope "Tole-
do" entered for the Gordon Bennett
cup races. TO be hald In France next
June; Frank Croker's simplex
racer. that hold all the amateur track
records; the Packard Gray Wolf: /:
the Franklin car. which established
a new transcontinental record and
the Columbia machine, that reduc-
ed the Chicago-New York record TO
5s hours and 35 minutes.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

munication with New York will be
easy. The vessel Of the expedition
viii be forced to the northern coast
of Great Land, where the party will
go into winter quarters. This is only
about four hundred and fifty miles
from the pole.
Not only will the wireless stations
enable Commander Peary to commu.
nicate the result of his work from
day to day and the condition OF the
expedition to his hackers in this coun.
try. but he believes it will sustain
the morale of the party. which always
suffers in the long and monotonous
Arctic nights when there is seldom
anything for the explorers to do. In
many cases the horrors and monotony
of the six months night have not only
caused serious breaks among the
members of such parties. but individ
uals have been driven temporarily in.
sane
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
RAILROAD TALK.

Aztec Index:
If there Is any doubts in the minds
of our people as to the building of the
| Arizona-Colorado railroad, talk with
Charley Mcconnell will dispel them
Mr.. McConnttll accompanied by c.
c. Sroufe. came to Aztec Wednesday
Mr.. Sroufe is one OF the main push
and will visit the different surveying
camps, while Mr. Mcconnell is here
to look after rights of way.
Mr.. CcConnell stated to The Index
that his company was the pioneer
road 10 project southern outlet for
Durango and this section. having TAX
en- the initiatory steps over three
years ago. His company would not
be the first to build here, for the rea-
son rates for building material could
not be secured That the company is
in earnest about building. he in
stanced as fact that it had expend-
ed over s30,0 900 in surveying.
The survey adopted at Aztec is the
upper one running through Currents
field. about 200 yards west of The In
dex office.
In reply 10 the questions why there
was so much secrecy attached to the
movements of the different COM
panies. Mr. Mcconnell said the rea-
son he had been reticent was there
were two lines Of surveys and he did
not know which one would be adopt.
ed. Were he to negotiate with prop
erty owners on one line Of survey and
an estrangement between the people
and the company. There had never
been any secrecy with him. The time
to act had not yet arrived; that was
all. 1t was different now. Our company
have been called obstructionists
Nothing could be further from the
facts. which is readily seen when it Is
remembered We were hrst in the field
and when others claimed such road
would not pay.
We have party Of surveyors now
near Fruitland working this way from
Chesco and another line running down
Canon Gallegos. There is no telling
which route will be selected. Where
the road will make connection with
the Southern Pacific is also conjec-
ture.
Mr.. Mcconnell left for Pennington,
but will return today and spend some
time in this vicinity.
o
The ID. & r. G. has another survey
ing party in the field this week II
consists Of twelve men, under Engi.
neer Charles Bliss.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
HARRINGTON poINGs.

From the Hustler.
C. r. Mcconnell this morning pur-
chased the south half of the block on
which DR. Rosenthal's house stands
for a consideration of 81 500. He also
bought four of the Sellers lots on
Animas street, making a personal in
vestment OF $1,000 while here. Real
estate is moving rapidly these days.
The engineering corps of the Den.
yer & Rio Grande under the direction
of Engineer Furman came in today.
and have established camp on Nc
Carty's ranch. They will now push
the connection of the line to that com
ing from Durango.
Jack Martin met with painful in
juries last week that has confined him
TO his bed for several days. He was
coming into town from Durango load
ed with freight for Graf. johnson 4
Hunter, and when crossing ditch
just west of Aliens barn, he was
thrown from the wagon and his hip
and left side severely bruised.
c. f. Mcconnell and G. c. Sroufe
came down from Durango yesterday
to attend the meeting OF the Town
Board last night. Mr.. Mcconnell pre-
scented the desires Of the Arizona &
Colorado railuoad company. This
Board granted the franchise as pre-
pared, and everything was satisfac-
tory on both sides
The PhelpsDodge people declare
positively that they will build The
Southern Pacific people just as posi-
lively assert that they will build,
while the Denver & Rio Grande de
clare that they will be the first in the
field with grading outfit. All of them
are headed direct for Pennington and
all will be made welcome and given
generous treatment by the town and
our citizens.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
SEVERE DAY ON RAILROAD MEN
Telluride Journal.

Telluride journal:
Today has been strenuous ons
for the railroad men on the Rio
Grande Southern. The heavy snow Of
yesterday continued through the night
driven by a high wind. seriously I'M
peding all kinds OF travel
The train for the south LETT on time
but had hard time getting up the
South Fork and al noon had not yet
passed the Butterfly mill one mile this
side Of Ophir.
The north bound train pulled away
from the depot on time but had not
got out Of the yards when the engine
broke down, necessitating sending To
Ridgway for locomotive. which
reached here about noon and at once
pulled ont with the train. three hours
late. It is not expected that the
main line trains will wait at Mont.
rose henc, passengers will have to
lay over twenty-four hours in that
town.
Since writing the above 1t is learn
ed that the notary snow pillow came up
from Ridgway this morning The
south train backed down from the
side hill, above old Ames. TO let the
rotary pass and followed II over the
range reaching Rico about 2:30
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
LITTLE GIRL DISAPPEARS
FROM HER HOME

CANON CITY. Colo. Jan i4-No
word was received up to noon today
OF Viola Tressider. the five year old
child OF the Tressiders of this city
who disappeared mysteriously from
their home Sunday night. The parents
are distracted and they think the lit
tie one has been kidnapped and have
made a public announcement today
that II persons who kidnapped the lit
the talk about the Talbot inquiry it is
demanded they will pay it.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
NEiDRINGHAUS TELLS
ABOUT THAT CONTRIBUTION

Niedringhaus senatorial nominee. ap-
peared today before the senate com
mittee investigating the twenty-one
thousand dollars Republican campaign
made by uhe breweries. Nedringhaus'
explanation was that the sum in ques-
ton was contributed by himself on
loans from brewers with the under
the national committee be applied on
the loan.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
~ WIRELESS TO POLE.

NEW YORK, Jan. 14.-At the New
York Navy Yard work has begun on
II wireless telegraph station to enable
Commander Robert +. Perry to keep
in touch with civilization during his
next attempt to plant the Stars and
Stripes at the North Pole. According
10 the plans Just made public, Com
mander Peary will erect wireless
stations after he leaves the Labrador
coast, to keep in touch with the near
est station on the mainland as he
proceeds northward. From there com
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
MoRMoNS BELIEVE
IN CHANGING CUSTOM

WASHINGTON, D. C.. Jan IA
The Smoot investigation is continued
today and some startling testimony
Salt Lake, was the first witness and
he gave some interesting testimony
of the feeling of young Mormons on
the question OF polygamy. They all
believe. the witness said. that the
practice mast be done away with
Testimony was also given to the
effect that Idaho legitimatizes child
ren of Mormons but not of other cit.
liens
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
MINE WORKERS TO MEET.

INDIANAPOLIS. Ind. Jan. "A
The city is filling with delegates TO
the sixteenth annual convention Of
the United Mine Workers of America
which will begin its sessions Monday
in Tomlinson Hall II is expected the
convention will be the largest in the
history OF the order During the last
year many new locals have been
in three months Of The date of the
convention are entitled to represen-
tation
II is not thought that the convention
this year will be OF unusual impor'
tance The contract that was made
with the operators last year was a
two-year contract, hence the matter
of wages will not come up at the
meeting. There is much routine bust
ness to be transacted. however. per.
tanning TO the internal affairs of the
organization. One of these matters
Of Importance 10 be considered and
acted upon is the proposition to
change the official organ of the Unit
ed Mine Workers from a weekly to a
monthly paper. Secretary Wilson ad
vises the proposed change, but the
committee on officers reports does
not deem the change advisable. The
question will be settled by the con
vention
President John Mitchell Vice Pres
Treasurer w. B. Wilson will be re
Alact,.d without onnositinp
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

Dengenhardt, b G. Palmer, Ernest
Beach the two Hammond brothers
and Mrs. Palmer and Mrs. Allard the
last two being employed in the board
ing house. Mr.. Beach was in La Plata
City at the time the slide occurred
This will probably put a stop to work
on the property for the rest OF the
winter.
Later.-At 3:I5 this afternoon Il
is learned by phone from Hesperus
that the road has been opened. but
but Walkers body is still at La Plata
city and will not be brought down til
tomorrow Mr.. Goodman Is expected
to return this evening.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
BELIEVE CANAL WILL BE
USED AS A CLUB

WASHINGTON, D. c., Jan. a.
Today it is generally believed in
Washington, that President Roose-
Welt proposes using the Panama canal
as a club over the tranScontinental
thing on freight rates and that
Joseph L. Bristow. who resigned the
fourth assistant Post Master General
ship to become special investigator
freight rate inquiries with this end
in view.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
WORLDS
WAR A POS
S|B|L|TY

LONDON, Jan. l4.-Today charges
OF breach OF neutrality by France and
China are made by Japan and Russia
and the indications are that it will
embroil Great Britain under a treaty
with Japan and may sharply involve
the United States. The clouds are
is by no means an impossibility.
Japan accuses Russia's ally OF har-
boring the Baltic squadron and Rus
sia is bitterly incensed at China
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
WILL NOW
TRY THE
WOMAN

KANSAS CITY. Mo. Jan. 1i.-The
trial OF Mrs. Myers. alleged accom-
plice of Frank Hoffman in the murder
of her husband. Clarence. is set for
March, Hottman's speedy conviction
and the fact that he made absolutely
no defense. does not deter his lawyer
fiom taking steps for an appeal The
state may use Hoffman as witness
against the woman and intercede to
have the sentence to the gallows
changed to life Imprisonment.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
GOV. BRINGS EMPLOYERS
AND WoRkMEN TOGETHER

BOSTON. Mass, Jan. 14.-Governor
Douglas brought the cotton employers
and operators together today for the
purpose OF ending the strike which
has paralyzed Fail River for six
months. The Governor got the strike
leaders and the mill owners in his Of
tice and they are now considering mat.
ters to bring about settlement OF
the troubles.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
STATEHOOD
SURE OF
FAILURE

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. II
Definite notice was served on Senator
Beveridge, chairman OF the statehood
committee. that he would not be able
to secure vote on the measure as
long as it provides for making one
state of Arizona and New Mexico.
The opposition TO this section of the
bill includes some of the most power
tul senators on both sides. 1t can be
accepted as certain that If anv new
state is created by this congress it
will be from an amalgamation OF the
Indian Territory and Oklahoma. and
ther
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
TO COMBAT IRISH DISTRESS.

LONDON. Jan. 14.-In response to
the call Of John e. Redmond the mem.
bers OF the Irish parliamentary party
have assembled at Dublin for a CON
ference to discuss th, distress in the
west of Ireland In the language OF
the call the conference will consider
means to force the government to
provide for the immediate necessities
of the case and put the land act in
operation in Connaught and other
poor distrcts."
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
TALBOT HULLABALOO
TO BE DROPPED

READING Pa, Jan. l4-After all
to be dropped. That was made known
today when it was announced there
would be no investigation of the
charges preferred by Rev. l. w. Irvine
against Bishop Talbot of the Penn
sylvania diocese of the Episcopal
church. because of lack of canon
ical authority"
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
GERMAN EMPERoR'S DENTIST
BURIED WITH HONORS

HAMBURG, Jan. 1.-THE funeral
of Doctor Sylvester. the emperor's
American dentist. was held here to-
day. To enforce his wish that DR.
Watson, his eN-associate, should not
attend his obsequies, a military guard
was placed al the door
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
SKATING CHAMPIONSHIPS.

AMSTERDAM, Jan. IA. - The
worlds speed skating championships
began today at Groningen and will
continue through tomorrow. America
has sent no contestant to the cham
pionships this year but other coun-
tires, including Italy, England, Ger.
many, France and Switzerland are
well represented.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
MORGAN TO HELP
COTHOllC UNIVERSITY

WASHINGTON. d. c., Jan. IL
1t is reported here today that j. Pier
pont Morgan proposes to aid the Cath.
olic University by generous dona
ton. That institution is known to be
in rather deep water. MT Morgan will
make a loan of a million dollars TO
the university.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
NEGRo's HOME BURNS;
TWO GIRLS IN RUINS

Blue FIELD. w. Va Jan. 1.-THE
home of Ben Gray. negro. burned
here today. The bodies of Lizzie Par
ker and Josie Billups were found In
the ruins Gray was arrested charged
with murder and arsen.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
PLAYED CHADWICK ON
A SMALL SCALE
o.

NEW YORK. Jan. &c. Lawson
Work is safely behind the prison bars
this morning. For six years he has
been searched for. He is especially
wanted in Philadelphia for defraud-
ing people out Of half a million dol
lars. Work has been pursued twice
around the world.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
TWO OLD WOMEN PERISH
IN THE FLAMES

BOSTON. Mass. Jan. 14.--Elmira
and RosaDa Haskon, aged nifty and
sixty. were burned to death in a
boarding house today. It is presumed
the clothing OF one OF the women
caught fire from the CRATE
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
MEN scALoEo TO DEATH

CLEVELAND, o., Jan. l4-lulIc
Gale and Joseph Wilkes were scalded
to death by steam today by leak in
the Bouy power plant
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
TO INACCURATE GOV. STOKES

TRENTON, N. J.. Jan. 14.-Plans
for the Inauguration OF Governor
Stokes next Tuesday indicate one Of
the most brilliant events of the kind
in the history of New Jersey The Ger.
emonies will be attended by Republi-
can clubs from every part of the
state
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
FORMER PRISONER IN
PHILIPPINES is HOME

SAN FRANCISCO. Cal, Jan. IL
Lieutenant Commander Gilmore, who
was Filipino prisoner for seven
months, landed here from Manila to.
day.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

The popular family beer is that bot
lied and delivered by the La Plata
Bottling Works. The Gilbert Bros.
have made 1t a specially to handle the
purest and best so they could send II
out for family use. Telephone your
order for dozen bottles and give the
beer trial and then you will not be
without It,
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
GiLA ON A RAMPAGE.
80

PHOENIX, AriZ.. Jan. 1.-THE ella
river continues on rampage. At the
crossing OF the Maricopa and Phoenix
railroad 1t is mile wide. The bridge
away
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

John Pearson has lot Of cattle In
the corrals at Mancos ready to load
for fhe east as soon a. the railroad
cc~rsny will taxa tAsm.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
ocuLisT AND DENTIST.

DR. Dowdy is now doing dental work
and Htting eyeglasses cheaper than
It has ever been done In the state.
Best work absolutely guaranteed.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

Now is the time to purchase prop
erty cheap.
See ROCKwOOD & PERKINS.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

Buy a Perfection OIL Heater for the
bath room. no smoke, no odor. At
Cbapman's
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

THE DURANGO UNDERTAKING
CO. LADY ukpRRTAkGR m At.
TENDANCE. NO. 100 gioNTh oT,
PHONE. DURANGO to1A 4
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16
CAR GIVES
SOLDIERS
HOT AIR

ST PETERSBURG. Jan 1.-THE
Gar has Issued an order which says:
Port Arthur passed into the hands
of the enemy after a struggle lasting
eleven months. The garrison sustain
ed II siege full of hardships. privatlons
and moral tortures, without complaint.
determined that the enemy should
gain nothing without paying dearly
My brave soldiers. let not this dis
courage you. 1t Is extremely difficult
to carry on a struggle ten Thousand
yersts away. but Russia. great and
powerful, has often given proofs OF
her ability TO overcome even greater
dangers. She has withstood them all.
aud risen each time more powerful.
am confident the hour of victory Is
and fleet in crushing the enemy and
sustaining the honor Of the father
land"
TOXIC, Jan, 14-General Stosssei
his wife and two aides seven Russian
pHli'ia dNi SiA oipilstu Niliiuf tu uIIlN-
cd at Nagash yesterday After quar-
antlne they were landed.
Police escort of fifty men guarded
the GeneiFl to bungalow. prettily
situated Stoessel looked well and
carried a sword. Numerous Russian
officers paid their respects to him In
his new quarters.
TOXIC Jan. li.-Russian cavalry
raidlng columns which have been har-
assing Oyama's communications. pen
ctrating as far south as New Chung
and Ylnkow, have been everywhere
defeated and dispersed. Fifty Russian
officers and over eleven hundred men
nave been wouned, captured or killed
during the past fortnight.
COPENHAGEN, Jan. IA dis
patch printed In the Politaken today
IRON St. Petersburg says that the
Gar has contributed from his private
fortune. hundred million rubles.
fifty million dollars towards the equip
nIrnt Of "A third and fourth squadron.
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

Latest in nne stationery at RIchsy',
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

Denver stock yards handled s52. .4s6
head Of stock Of all kinds this year
Durango semi-weekly herald., 1905-01-16

WANTED hand Sleighs.
We will buy all sizes.
STUBBS & JAKWAY.